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

Punta Gorda, FL
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Ranked #8 of 12 attractions in Punta Gorda
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Birdwatching
Traveler Description: A short drive from both Punta Gorda and Fort Myers , the Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area encompasses 79,013 acres of undeveloped wet pine... more »
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North Fort Myers, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

There is a scenic bike path along the lake that is safe and flat for biking. Rest room facilities are also available. Camping and fishing are available by the beautiful lake.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

I wasn't expecting much that could be hacked out in the swamps of Florida. But the bus (buggy) trip tour was a delight. Not a lot of wildlife, but enough. Was more impressed at the environment and how they are taking care of every living thing in a respectful, environmentally conscious manner. My grandson kept running from one side of... More

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Hanover Park, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

This is a state owned gun range well monitored by rangers. Several different ranges from archery, hand gun to 200 ft range. Really make sure you follow rules and if you are new other patrons even help educate you on gun ediquette. Older people help the young people and teach them it was quite an education.

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Wellston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

A neat get-a-way that can be walked, biked, or driven. Pack a lunch, bring a water bottle, and explore the area. A nice paved road takes you down along the ponds where you can fish, see birds and wildlife.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

Very large sanctuary with dirt roads and lots of water features. We were there at mid day and birding would probably be better early in the morning. As it was we saw more than enough to make it a good experience.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012 via mobile

This is the wrong Babcock. Babcock-Webb is a hunting area. The Babcock for tours is on rte 31. Be careful. The appt took us to the gun club (which is next to a dump off of Zemel Rd).

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Port Charlotte, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2012

You can hunt, fish, and practice your target shooting here-peaceful, sometimes!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Visited the center as it was close to where we were staying. Tour guide was excellent and very informative..

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Sarasota, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

The trails are straight and narrow, going on for miles it seems. There is a trail around the lake that is nice, but I didn't see any wildlife and we could hear gun fire the whole time from the shooting range. I guess it's a good place to go hunting. You can camp there, but I wouldn't want to because... More

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Boyertown, Pennsylvania
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

I hesitate to give any wildlife management area a negative review and will not do so with Babcok-Webb. Maybe we just didn't hit it on the right day. The sole reason why we visited was to have an opportunity to see red-cockaded woodpeckers which we did not. From the roads, with binoculars, I believe I saw only a handful of... More

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