Fred C. Babcock-Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area

The Fred C. Babcock-Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area is located in Punta Gorda, Florida, is a recreational park that covers some eighty thousand acres. Visitors can play amongst the pine type flatwoods with a multitude of activities to enjoy.

Perfect for hunters and fishers alike, the area features some of the best hunting in Florida's southwest. Here, visitors can hunt for wildlife such as quail, deer and hogs, which are were part of the escaped population in the 15 hundreds from an expedition lead by de Soto. Visitors can cast a line for bluegill fish, and freshwater snook, as well as largemouth bass.

Visitors to the area can partake in many other recreational activities such as hiking or mountain biking too! While visitors make their way about the area on either mountain bikes or even by horseback, they can be sure to see migratory birds, and enjoy the beauty of the many wildflowers that are abundant in the area.

Other Fred C. Babcock-Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area activities also include wildlife watching, paddling, scenic driving, camping and shooting at the nearby range. Whatever the time of year, the area is a pleasure ground for visitors. The park opens daily just about an hour prior to sunrise, closing about half an hour after the sun has set. Picnic areas and boating spots allow visitors to add further to their area experience.