Public land that may allow hunting in Hernando County, Florida

4 listed public land units overlap Hernando County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Florida unit.

Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

AreaAcres (approx.)ManagerAccessCounty
Withlacoochee State Forest
State forest
165,519State: other or unknown agencyOpen accessCitrus County, Sumter County + 3 more
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
National Wildlife Refuge
28,145U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceRestricted accessCitrus County, Hernando County
Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife / game area
27,499State: fish and wildlife agencyRestricted accessHernando County
Perry Oldenburg Mitigation Park Wildlife and Environmental Area
State wildlife / game area
368State: fish and wildlife agencyRestricted accessHernando County