County Land Conservation and Management Program offering limited hunting opportunities on some County preserves
Press release from Alachua County
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – The Alachua County Land Conservation and Management Program seeks proposals from qualified individuals or entities for hunting services contracts on several County preserves.
These contracts will allow limited hunting opportunities in exchange for caretaking, maintenance, security, and any other services at several Alachua County preserves. These contracts will be for a five-year term at the following locations:
- Barr Hammock Preserve – Non-public Use Area
- Balu Forest
- Carr-McNabb Tract
- Phifer Flatwoods Preserve – Lochloosa Creek Tract
- Santa Fe River Headwaters Preserve
- Watermelon Pond – Sheffield and Ferran Tracts
- Watermelon Pond – King and Warney Tracts
View detailed information on the available hunting contracts or apply online.
On Jan. 22, 2013, the county adopted the Alachua County Hunting Business Plan. The plan’s intent is to establish principles to guide the appropriate management of recreational hunting on Alachua County Forever program managed lands. Hunting is a traditional land management tool that can be important to wildlife population management and the health of the natural communities. For many county residents, hunting is a traditional recreation and a supplementary means of obtaining food. It is enjoyed in many forms and hunters greatly value their outdoor experiences.
Alachua County preserves are actively managed through the Alachua County Forever Program, funded by the voter-approved the Wild Spaces Public Places surtax.
The paperwork and requirements for this hunt are not worth the effort when there are other areas with less paperwork.
They are making this much harder than it needs to be.
I appreciate the fact that the liberal commission of Alachua County is actually encouraging the use of firearms. I must remember to give my favorite leprechaun a big thank you the next time I see Mini-Kenny Cornhole.
What about all the other land that is been bought up. I’m a photographer of nature and also Hunter I know there’s tons of land that could be managed.
They’ve realized all the land they’ve been purchasing can’t be maintained with the current funds.
May be the first time I’ve seen them “offer” something to those who favor 2nd Amendment rights.
This is a great decision and as stated, hunting is a management tool thriving populations of wildlife.