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Big Cypress National PreserveFlorida Panthers, one of the endangered species found within the preserve.
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Big Cypress National Preserve
Permits
Off-Road Vehicle Permits
Permits are required for Off-Road Vehicle Operation within the preserve.  For details on permits, click here. If you have further questions about the ORV permitting process you may call 239-695-1205, or send questions by e-mail by clicking here. Special Use Permits
Permits may be issued for requests for special uses within the preserve.  These uses include, but are not limited to such things as film permits, request for events or special access requests. For information on Special Use Permits you may call 239-695-1117, or e-mail your request by clicking here.

Research Permits
For those wanting to conduct special research within the preserve, a permit is required.  For details on research permits call 239-695-1105, or e-mail your request by clicking here.

Landowner Related Permits
Access permits, burn permits and other permits required by landowners within the preserve can be obtained by calling 239-695-1117, or by clicking here.

Backcountry Permits

Backcountry permits are required for anyone traveling off from the main designated roads into the preserve.  You can obtain permits at trail heads. If you have questions about backcountry permits, call 239-695-1205 or e-mail inquiries by clicking here.

 
Researchers gather data from a bear that was removed as a nuisance.  

Did You Know?
Fed animals often end up as dead animals. Please do not feed any of the wildlife within the Preserve. This bear was fed and eventually became a nuisance. Nuisance wildlife is sometimes removed, but typically does not survive.

Last Updated: October 31, 2007 at 11:34 EST