Recreation
Florida's mild climate make it ideal for outdoor recreational activities. Popular pastimes include hunting and fishing, as well as ecotourism and birdwatching.
Boating
UF/IFAS Sites
UF/IFAS Publications
Other Sites & Publications
- Boating and Angling Guides to Florida Coastal Counties--Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
- Boating and Waterways--Florida FWC
- Boating Safety--U.S. Coast Guard
- Clean Boating Habits--Florida DEP
- What You Need to Know About Nontoxic Antifouling Strategies for Boats--University of California
Ecotourism
UF/IFAS Sites
UF/IFAS Publications
- Alternative Farm Enterprises
- Expanding Florida’s Farming Business to Incorporate Tourism
- Introducing Ecotourism to Florida’s Counties and Landowners: An Ecotourism/Nature-based Tourism Fact Sheet
- Nature-based Tourism in Florida: Letting Nature Work for You
- Planning for the Many Benefits of Nature-based Recreation
- Principles for Developing Your Ecotourism Business Plan
Fishing
For information about fisheries science and management, visit our Aquaculture page.
UF/IFAS Sites
UF/IFAS Publications
- Circle Hooks
- Fee Fishing in Florida
- Managing Florida Ponds for Fishing
- Release Techniques for Marine Fishes
Other Sites & Publications
- Fishing Areas--Florida FWC
- Florida Fishing Information--Florida FWC
- Freshwater Fishes of Florida--Florida FWC
- Guidelines for Designing and Managing Florida Ponds for Recreational Fishing--Florida FWC
- Saltwater Fishing--Florida FWC
Hunting & Game Management
UF/IFAS Sites
UF/IFAS Publications
- Management of Pine Forests for Selected Wildlife in Florida
- Pasture Management for Bobwhite Quail
- White-tailed Deer of Florida
- Wildlife and Hunting as Alternative Farm Enterprises
Other Sites & Publications
Watching Wildlife
UF/IFAS Sites
UF/IFAS Publications
- Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife: Top Ten Tips for Success
- Observing and Monitoring Wildlife
- Sea Turtle Identification and Viewing Guidelines
Other Sites & Publications
Other Activities
Other Sites & Publications
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department
- Department of Biology
- Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
- Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
- Entomology and Nematology Department
- Fishing for Success
- Florida Freshwater Endangered and Threatened Species
- Florida Master Naturalist Program
- Florida Museum of Natural History
- Florida Natural Resources Leadership Institute
- Florida Sea Grant
- Forestry--Small Farms & Alternative Enterprises
- Living Green
- Natural Areas Training Academy
- School of Forest Resources and Conservation
- School of Natural Resources and Environment
- Soil and Water Science Department
- TAME Invasives Portal
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
- Bureau of Land Management
- FDACS Division of Forestry
- Florida State Parks
- National Park Service
- Recreational License and Permit Requirements--Florida FWC
- USDA Forest Service
- US FWS
Organizations & Associations
For-Sale Products
- Biting and Stinging Arthropods
- Bloodsucking Arthropods
- Common Mosquitoes of Florida ID Deck
- Handbook of Common Freshwater Fish in Florida Lakes
- Pest Ants
- Pests That Suck Your Blood and Try to Kill You
- Scary Insects and Creepy Crawlies Poster
- A Tackle Box Guide to Common Saltwater Fish of Southwest Florida
