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Green Heart of the Everglades Public Small Game Hunting Area

Located in Collier County, Green Heart of the Everglades offers some of the most unique landscapes in South Florida. The upland habitat is home to the endangered Florida panther and the Big Cypress Fox Squirrel.

Travel south and you will transition to coastal marshes and a maze of mangrove swamps rich with Gladesman culture and diverse wildlife.

Find your tranquility by paddling among the mangroves or hiking through the cypress forests. Recreational opportunities also include world-renowned fishing and seasonal hunting.

Hunting is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Visit myfwc.com for hunting dates, regulations and detailed license information.

For More Information:
Please call the District Recreation Hotline at (866) 433-6312 or email recreation@sfwmd.gov.

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Green Heart of the Everglades: Located adjacent to Everglades City in Collier County, just west of SR 29 and both north and south of US 41.

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3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

561-686-8800

800-432-2045 (Florida Only)

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