We are the Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges, a nonprofit organization.

The mission of the Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge is to provide active advocacy and physical support for the successful stewardship of the Refuges. ​

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About Hunting

Permit quotas are in effect 2025-26

Status of Refuge Roads and Trails

Levy County
  • The Nature Drive - OPEN
  • Shell Mound - OPEN. Fishing pier is CLOSED and is being repaired as of July 2025
  • Dennis Creek Trail- OPEN
  • The River Trail  boardwalks- permanently CLOSED
  • Tram Ridge Trail is OPEN. See the trail guide here.
  • Gate 10 Road - OPEN
  • Gate 43 off Gate 10 Rd- OPEN during hunting seasons
  • Atsena Otie Trail is OPEN but there is no boardwalk.
  • Seahorse Key light station open houses are closed due to hurricane damage to the island in 2024. The light station is OK.
Dixie County
  • Dixie Mainline- OPEN
  • The 7 side roads off CR 349- OPEN during hunting seasons
  • Fishbone Creek - OPEN
  • Shired Island boat ramp- OPEN
  • The Salt Creek Trail- OPEN
  • The Tall Pine Trail- OPEN