Hernando County residents and visitors looking for hunting opportunities often ask where they can go to hunt. According to a local expert, Hernando County has a great system of public land access, but public lands are not open year-round for hunting. The expert notes that for hogs, a non-native species, they should be available for hunting year-round.
The expert suggests that those looking for private land to hunt on may have a tough time finding it, as many large, private tracts are leased up and managed by clubs. However, some landowners offer hog hunts for as low as $100. Another option is to look for smaller tracts of land where one can pay by the day to hunt. The expert also suggests that individuals can try knocking on doors and introducing themselves to landowners, offering to trade labor for the opportunity to hunt.
One successful example of finding private land to hunt on was shared by the expert, who found a three-acre property on the border of the Hillsborough State Park. The property was overgrown and vacant, but after clearing a spot and erecting a feeder, it became a productive hunting spot. The expert emphasizes that one doesn’t need hundreds of acres to hunt and that smaller properties can be just as productive.
For those interested in finding public lands to hunt on, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) website provides information on public lands and hunting regulations. Additionally, the Hernando County website offers information on local parks and recreational areas.
Originally reported by Hernando Sun
Sources: Hernando Sun
