Arcadia Florida hunt

[Andrewmtnman]

I’m heading to Arcadia to visit my folks in the end of January 25’. I’d like to find a place to shoot a meat hog. I’ve hunted them before but never in Florida. Anyone have recommendations of where to go? How is hog hunting on state forest land in FL? Are farmers looking or generally openminded to hunters? Appreciate any thoughts

 

[FishDFly]

Try contacting the county agent where your folks live and ask him your questions. Most likely he can help on the farmer end.

 

[AlexB]

Florida has some oddball gun laws so know where you are discharging your gun you don't want to be inside of a limited area.

 

[fleener]

I am going to be in that area in January as well. I looked online and there is a outfitter in that area. Also, quite a bit of public land.

I have never been in that area before and look forward to any info as well.

Fleener

 

[andy52]

Here in Missouri, there are no regulations for hogs. The MDC asks hunters not to hunt them on public land, however. They are in an effort to try and trap the critters and say that hunting pressure tends to break up the groups.

 

[AlexB]

Avon skin so soft works better than deet every singe plant or insect will hurt you some very much.

I was a Land surveyor there for 35 years.