County list · Florida

Public land that may allow hunting in Highlands County, Florida

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

Seasons & licenses

Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.

State wildlife / game area
Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area
14,333 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Highlands County, Polk County
Restricted access
State wildlife / game area
Platt Branch Mitigation Park Wildlife and Environmental Area
1,971 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Highlands County
Restricted access
National Wildlife Refuge
Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge
1,843 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Highlands County, Polk County
Restricted access