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Regulations Summary and Area Map

July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024
 
 
This brochure is designed to provide the public with information and a summary of regulations pertaining to hunting and other recreational use on the Telogia Creek Public Small Game Hunting Area. Regulations that are new or differ substantially from last year are shown in bold print. Area users should familiarize themselves with all regulations. For exact wording of the wildlife laws and regulations, see the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s wildlife code, on file with the Secretary of State and state libraries. This brochure, the Florida Hunting Regulations handbook, and quota permit worksheets should provide the information necessary for you to plan your hunting activities. These publications are available at MyFWC.com.
Persons using wildlife management areas are required to have appropriate licenses, permits and stamps. The following persons are exempt from all license and permit requirements (except for quota permits when listed as “no exemptions,” recreational use permits, antlerless deer permits and the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp [federal duck stamp], if applicable): Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older; residents who possess a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing Certificate; residents in the U.S. Armed Forces, not stationed in Florida, while home on leave for 30 days or less, upon submission of orders; and children under 16 years of age. Children under 16 years of age are exempt from the duck stamp. Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975 and 16 years of age or older must have passed a Commission-approved hunter-safety course prior to being issued a hunting license, except the Hunter Safety Mentoring exemption allows anyone to purchase a hunting license and hunt under the supervision of a licensed hunter, 21 years of age or older.

Youth and mentor license holders are required to be accompanied by a supervisor during any hunt. A youth hunter (less than 16 years of age) must be supervised by a person at least 18 years of age. A mentor license holder must be supervised by a licensed hunter at least 21 years of age. Unless exempt, only those supervisors with proper licenses and permits may hunt.

Licenses and permits may be purchased from county tax collectors, license agents, by telephone at 888-486-8356 or at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. A no-cost Migratory Bird Permit is available when purchasing a hunting license. Any waterfowl hunter 16 years of age or older must possess a federal duck stamp.

Quota Permit Information:
Quota permits are not required for this area.

Area Regulations
  • General
    General Area Regulations:
    All general laws and regulations relating to wildlife and fish shall apply unless specifically exempted for this area. Hunting or the taking of wildlife or fish on this area shall be allowed only during the open seasons and in accordance with the following regulations:
    1. It is illegal to hunt over bait or place any bait or other food for wildlife on this area.
    2. Driving a metal object into any tree, or hunting from a tree into which a metal object has been driven, is prohibited.
    3. No person shall cut, damage or remove any natural, man-made or cultural resource without written authorization of the landowner or primary land manager.
    4. Taking or attempting to take any game with the aid of live decoys, recorded game calls or sounds, set guns, artificial light, net, trap, snare, drug or poison is prohibited. Recorded calls and sounds can be used to hunt wild hog and crows.
    5. The wanton and willful waste of wildlife is prohibited.
    6. Hunting, fishing or trapping is prohibited on any portion of the area posted as closed to those activities.
    7. People, dogs, vehicles and other recreational equipment are prohibited in areas posted as “Closed to Public Access” by FWC administrative action.
    8. Taking or herding wildlife from any motorized vehicle, aircraft or boat, which is under power is prohibited until power, and movement from that power, has ceased.
    9. Most game may be hunted from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset (see exceptions for each season).
    10. The release of any animal is prohibited, except by permit from FWC or written authorization from the landowner or primary land manager.
    11. The planting or introduction of any non-native plant is prohibited, without written authorization of the landowner or primary land manager.
    12. Wild hog may not be transported alive.
    13. A hunting license is not required to hunt wild hog.
    14. Construction or use of permanent blinds or structures is prohibited.
    15. Tampering with or destruction of equipment, improvements, and water control structures is prohibited.
    16. Littering is prohibited.
    17. Fires are prohibited.
    18. A Law Enforcement Officer may search any camp, vehicle or boat, in accordance with law.
    19. Falconers may hunt during the statewide falconry season anytime a management area is open for public access. Falconers are not exempt from quota permits during hunts requiring them.
  • Public Access and Vehicles
    Public Access and Vehicles:
    1. Open to public access year round.
    2. Motor vehicles may be operated only on roads as designated on the brochure map.
    3. Airboats, outboard motors larger than 10 horsepower, tracked vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, swamp buggies, side-by-sides, and all-terrain vehicles are prohibited.
    4. Parked vehicles may not obstruct a road, gate or firelane.
    5. Motor vehicles are prohibited in areas designated as closed to vehicular traffic.
    6. Motor vehicles must enter and exit the area at a designated entrance.
    7. Vessels may be used to enter the area from Telogia Creek wherever the creek is adjacent to the area boundary.
    8. Class 1 electric bicycles may be operated according to rules for traditional, non-motorized bicycles. All other electric bicycles may be operated only on roads designated as open to motorized vehicles on the brochure map. For more information visit MyFWC.com/ebike.
  • Guns
    Guns:
    1. Hunting at night with a gun is prohibited.
    2. Hunting wildlife with firearms other than shotguns is prohibited.
    3. Hunting wildlife (other than migratory birds) with airguns is allowed. See Florida Hunting Regulations handbook for details.
    4. Children under the age of 16 hunting with a firearm or airgun must be in the presence of a supervising adult.
    5. No person shall discharge a firearm or have a loaded firearm in hand while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
    6. For hunting non-migratory game, only shotguns, airguns, bows, crossbows or falconry may be used.
    7. For hunting migratory game, only shotguns, bows, crossbows or falconry may be used. Shotguns must be smaller than 10 gauge and incapable of holding more than 3 shells in the magazine and chamber combined.
    8. The discharge of a firearm outside of periods open to hunting or in areas closed to hunting is prohibited per s. 790.15 FS.
  • Dogs
    Dogs:
    1. Dogs may be used to hunt small game (gray squirrel, migratory birds in season, quail, and rabbits) and non-protected birds during area-specific seasons whenever these species are listed as legal to hunt in this brochure.
    2. The take of wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    3. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the taking of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited.
    4. Dogs are allowed during periods or in areas closed to hunting, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times.
  • Camping
    Camping:
    Prohibited.
  • Bag and Possession Limits
    Bag and Possession Limits:
    1. Wild hog - No size or bag limit.
    2. Gray squirrel, quail, and rabbits - Daily limit 12, possession limit 24.
    3. Migratory birds - See Florida Hunting Regulations handbook.
    4. Non-protected birds (African and Eurasian collared-doves, common pigeon, Egyptian goose, house sparrow, and common starling) - No bag limits.
  • Report a Band
    Report a Band on the Internet: www.reportband.gov.
  • General Information
    General Information:
    1. Information for persons with disabilities can be found at MyFWC.com/ADA.
    2. If you have any questions about this material, please call the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 850-265-3676 (TDD 800-955-8771).
    3. The FWC is not responsible for protection of personal property and will not be liable for theft of or damage to personal property.
    4. Please report the location of any sick or extremely skinny deer to the Chronic Wasting Disease hotline, toll free at 866-293-9282.
General Area Regulations:
All general laws and regulations relating to wildlife and fish shall apply unless specifically exempted for this area. Hunting or the taking of wildlife or fish on this area shall be allowed only during the open seasons and in accordance with the following regulations:
1. It is illegal to hunt over bait or place any bait or other food for wildlife on this area.
2. Driving a metal object into any tree, or hunting from a tree into which a metal object has been driven, is prohibited.
3. No person shall cut, damage or remove any natural, man-made or cultural resource without written authorization of the landowner or primary land manager.
4. Taking or attempting to take any game with the aid of live decoys, recorded game calls or sounds, set guns, artificial light, net, trap, snare, drug or poison is prohibited. Recorded calls and sounds can be used to hunt wild hog and crows.
5. The wanton and willful waste of wildlife is prohibited.
6. Hunting, fishing or trapping is prohibited on any portion of the area posted as closed to those activities.
7. People, dogs, vehicles and other recreational equipment are prohibited in areas posted as “Closed to Public Access” by FWC administrative action.
8. Taking or herding wildlife from any motorized vehicle, aircraft or boat, which is under power is prohibited until power, and movement from that power, has ceased.
9. Most game may be hunted from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset (see exceptions for each season).
10. The release of any animal is prohibited, except by permit from FWC or written authorization from the landowner or primary land manager.
11. The planting or introduction of any non-native plant is prohibited, without written authorization of the landowner or primary land manager.
12. Wild hog may not be transported alive.
13. A hunting license is not required to hunt wild hog.
14. Construction or use of permanent blinds or structures is prohibited.
15. Tampering with or destruction of equipment, improvements, and water control structures is prohibited.
16. Littering is prohibited.
17. Fires are prohibited.
18. A Law Enforcement Officer may search any camp, vehicle or boat, in accordance with law.
19. Falconers may hunt during the statewide falconry season anytime a management area is open for public access. Falconers are not exempt from quota permits during hunts requiring them.
Public Access and Vehicles:
1. Open to public access year round.
2. Motor vehicles may be operated only on roads as designated on the brochure map.
3. Airboats, outboard motors larger than 10 horsepower, tracked vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, swamp buggies, side-by-sides, and all-terrain vehicles are prohibited.
4. Parked vehicles may not obstruct a road, gate or firelane.
5. Motor vehicles are prohibited in areas designated as closed to vehicular traffic.
6. Motor vehicles must enter and exit the area at a designated entrance.
7. Vessels may be used to enter the area from Telogia Creek wherever the creek is adjacent to the area boundary.
8. Class 1 electric bicycles may be operated according to rules for traditional, non-motorized bicycles. All other electric bicycles may be operated only on roads designated as open to motorized vehicles on the brochure map. For more information visit MyFWC.com/ebike.
Guns:
1. Hunting at night with a gun is prohibited.
2. Hunting wildlife with firearms other than shotguns is prohibited.
3. Hunting wildlife (other than migratory birds) with airguns is allowed. See Florida Hunting Regulations handbook for details.
4. Children under the age of 16 hunting with a firearm or airgun must be in the presence of a supervising adult.
5. No person shall discharge a firearm or have a loaded firearm in hand while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
6. For hunting non-migratory game, only shotguns, airguns, bows, crossbows or falconry may be used.
7. For hunting migratory game, only shotguns, bows, crossbows or falconry may be used. Shotguns must be smaller than 10 gauge and incapable of holding more than 3 shells in the magazine and chamber combined.
8. The discharge of a firearm outside of periods open to hunting or in areas closed to hunting is prohibited per s. 790.15 FS.
Dogs:
1. Dogs may be used to hunt small game (gray squirrel, migratory birds in season, quail, and rabbits) and non-protected birds during area-specific seasons whenever these species are listed as legal to hunt in this brochure.
2. The take of wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
3. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the taking of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited.
4. Dogs are allowed during periods or in areas closed to hunting, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times.
Camping:
Prohibited.
Bag and Possession Limits:
1. Wild hog - No size or bag limit.
2. Gray squirrel, quail, and rabbits - Daily limit 12, possession limit 24.
3. Migratory birds - See Florida Hunting Regulations handbook.
4. Non-protected birds (African and Eurasian collared-doves, common pigeon, Egyptian goose, house sparrow, and common starling) - No bag limits.
 
Seasons ( Count: 4)
  • Small Game Season
    January 6-28, February 10 - March 3
    Permit, Stamp, and License Requirements - Hunting license, management area permit, migratory bird permit (if hunting migratory birds), and state waterfowl permit and federal duck stamp (if hunting waterfowl).
    Legal to Hunt - Wild hog, gray squirrel, quail, rabbits, migratory birds in season, and non-protected birds.
    Regulations Unique to Small Game Season -
    1. Shooting hours for gray squirrel, quail, rabbits, wild hog, and non-protected birds are from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset. Shooting hours for migratory birds are from ½ hour before sunrise to sunset.
    2. Dogs may be used to hunt gray squirrel, quail, rabbits, migratory birds in season, and non-protected birds.
    3. Hunting wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
  • Migratory Bird Season

    Migratory game birds and crows may be hunted whenever their respective statewide seasons overlap with the area-specific small game season in this brochure. See migratory game bird hunting regulations.
    Permit, Stamp, and License Requirements - Hunting license, management area permit, migratory bird permit, and state waterfowl permit and federal duck stamp (if hunting waterfowl).
    Legal to Hunt - See migratory bird season dates, bag limits and regulations. Non-protected birds may also be taken.
    Regulations Unique to Migratory Bird Seasons - All Migratory Bird Regulations shall apply.
    1. Hunting ducks, geese, and coot with lead shot is prohibited.
    2. Shooting hours for migratory birds are ½ hour before sunrise until sunset.
    3. Dogs may be used for hunting migratory birds and non-protected birds.
    4. Adults with required licenses and permits may actively participate in Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days, provided they may not take wildlife with a gun.
  • Fishing and Frogging

    Permit, Stamp, and License Requirements - Fishing license (if fishing) or management area permit (if frogging).
    Legal to Take - See Florida Freshwater Fishing Regulations Summary.
    Regulations Unique to Fishing and Frogging - All General Freshwater Fishing Regulations shall apply. Shooting frogs is allowed only during the listed open hunting seasons and only with the legal methods of take during each particular season. Frogs may only be taken by firearms during daylight hours.
  • Trapping
    Prohibited.
 
General Information:
1. Information for persons with disabilities can be found at MyFWC.com/ADA.
2. If you have any questions about this material, please call the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 850-265-3676 (TDD 800-955-8771).
3. The FWC is not responsible for protection of personal property and will not be liable for theft of or damage to personal property.
4. Please report the location of any sick or extremely skinny deer to the Chronic Wasting Disease hotline, toll free at 866-293-9282.
Report a Band on the Internet: www.reportband.gov.
Cooperation Requested:
If you see law violators or suspicious activities, contact your nearest Commission regional office or call 888-404-FWCC. You may qualify for a cash reward from the Wildlife Alert Reward Association.
The FWC receives financial assistance from the Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The DOI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or you need more information, please contact the FWC at: FWC, Office of Human Resources, 620 S Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 488-6411, or write to: Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Civil Rights, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20240.