Hunting at CREW is regulated by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Hunting is an important management tool, helping to control potentially devastating wild hog populations and maintaining healthy populations of other game species.
There are several quota hunts at CREW each year – a general gun season, a muzzleloading season, a small game season, an archery season, and two spring turkey seasons.
Hunting takes place at two locations within the CREW boundaries: The CREW Marsh Unit (only at Gate 5 – Cypress Dome Trails) and in Flint Pen Strand/ Southern CREW (off Bonita Beach Road).
When hunting seasons are in session, the Gate 5 (Cypress Dome Trails) and Gate 6 areas are closed to other user groups – hikers, bikers, and horseback riders – and signs are posted.
For more information about hunting, getting quota permits, and season dates, check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website.
