I'd rather not start another thread for this, but does anyone have any info on green swamp WMA? I plan on scouting it this week for the first time ever and would like some info maybe on where the majority of people go so I can avoid certain areas and not waste time. I don't mind walking very far in to get away from people. I'm a full time college student, so my hunting/scouting time is very very limited, which is equivalent to why I'm so unsuccessful at hunting, but I still enjoy getting out when I can. Where should I avoid, is it overcrowded, etc.?
OriginalCracker, don't get discouraged and check the place. I've hunted there for 5 years (didn't go last season) and although it is a difficult WMA, there is plenty of game. I agree with others here, the place is packed the first weekend of archery and gun, but after that it is not that way. In fact, I use to camp there for 11 days straight and only saw people during the weekends (I have some youtube videos where I'm the only soul camping for days). If you can hunt weekdays during gun season) the place is all yours. During archery try Fridays. However, not a lot of bow hunters there anyways. Avoid the 471 side if you can. It borders Baird and people hunt that area hard, hoping to bag a deer pushed by dogs from Baird. I never killed a deer at the swamp but seen plenty (for some reason always during the wrong season) and some nice ones very close to the roads during the peak of the gun season. I hunt the Rock Ridge road area and had taken some nice hogs from there. Just be ready to walk. Most people won't go past 1 mile and that is where you want to go. Find more that 1 spot so you have a back-up plan if your main spot is taken and don't use the obvious parking spots. You can park in a less used area and walk to good spots and never see any hunters. PM me and I'll give you some pointers (no expert here-just in case :clown - but at least is a start)
Thanks guys. Is green swamp the best WMA near me (USF tampa area)? I dont mind driving and walking far. I havent hunted in years now. I actually sold all my archery stuff when i moved to FSU, but now im in tampa and would love to get out there this season. I know putting the time in is what makes a successful hunter, but it is hard for a full time college student.
You can believe Mr Lolo I have seen him come out with 2 hogs in one outing, I have camped with him before at Green swamp, and he knows what he is talking about. I missed him last year but will be there next Gen Gun hope to see you and hopefully Him there...
Thanks guys. Is green swamp the best WMA near me (USF tampa area)? I dont mind driving and walking far. I havent hunted in years now. I actually sold all my archery stuff when i moved to FSU, but now im in tampa and would love to get out there this season. I know putting the time in is what makes a successful hunter, but it is hard for a full time college student.
Citrus isn't bad either, little bit further of a drive....
I hunted both while in college and had more success at Green Swamp, while Citrus is nicer hunting (less swamps etc). The critters are there, you just gotta get to the stuff most others don't and get lucky.
What are you studying at USF?
Thanks guys. Is green swamp the best WMA near me (USF tampa area)? I dont mind driving and walking far. I havent hunted in years now. I actually sold all my archery stuff when i moved to FSU, but now im in tampa and would love to get out there this season. I know putting the time in is what makes a successful hunter, but it is hard for a full time college student.
Citrus isn't bad either, little bit further of a drive....
I hunted both while in college and had more success at Green Swamp, while Citrus is nicer hunting (less swamps etc). The critters are there, you just gotta get to the stuff most others don't and get lucky.
What are you studying at USF?
Just switched from chemical engineering to cellular biology to set me up for dental school. I'm in my late junior year.
