Outdoor Recreation, 

Hunting, and Freshwater 

Fishing Regulations

VALID FROM 1 OCTOBER 2018 – 30 SEPTEMBER 2019

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

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Commander’s Message

Welcome to Eglin Air Force Base, home of the largest forested military reservation 

in the world. We strive to promote and develop sustainable outdoor recreational opportunities to military personnel and the local communities in a manner compatible 

with the installation’s primary mission of national defense.

Visiting the Eglin AFB Natural Resources Office is a great starting point and introduction to the many outdoor activities, ecosystems, and threatened and endangered 

species found throughout the reservation. We take great pride in the innovative land 

management practices and conservation accomplishments that led to improved health 

and function of Eglin’s globally significant natural sources.

I encourage you to take full advantage of the many opportunities provided on such 

a vast and unspoiled landscape. Whether hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing or hiking, careful understanding and compliance with this publication will ensure you have 

a safe and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re spending quality time outdoors with 

friends and family or introducing a child to any of Eglin’s many natural community 

types, the Eglin reservation is a wonderful escape from the stress and interruptions of 

everyday life.

Be safe and enjoy.

Sincerely,

EVAN C. DERTIEN 

Brigadier General, USAF

Commander, 96th Test Wing

Important Phone Numbers

Emergency call 911 (specify you are on the Eglin reservation)

Eglin Fire Department (850) 882-5856

Eglin AFB Security Forces (850) 882-2000

FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Comm. (888) 404-3922 (*FWC Cellular)

Natural Resources Contact Information 

Eglin Natural Resources Office 

(Jackson Guard)

107 Highway 85 North, 

Niceville, FL 32578

(850) 882-4165 or 4166

Hours of Operation

Mon. through Thur. 7:00 A.M.–4:30 P.M.

Fri. 7:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.

Sat. 7:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M.

Closed: Sundays and Federal Holidays

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UXO WARNING

Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). The Eglin reservation has been supporting military 

testing and training since 1939. Persons who are permitted access to the 

reservation are hereby warned they may encounter unexploded ordnance (bullets, 

bombs, rockets, flares, etc.) in the areas that are open for public recreation. 

This UXO may be on the surface, or they may be partially or completely buried. 

Report the location and description of the UXO to one of the following: 

Eglin Security Forces (882-2000), Jackson Guard (882-4165 or 4166), or Eglin 

Consolidated Command Post (883-4020).

IF IT LOOKS MAN MADE, 

AVOID IT!

IF YOU DIDN’T DROP IT, 

DON’T PICK IT UP!

DIGGING AND/OR ALL FORMS OF GROUND DISTURBING 

 ACTIVITIES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED

The 3 Rs for UXO:

 Recognize

Retreat

Report

All individuals 16 years of age and older need an Eglin permit to access the Eglin AFB reservation. Specific information about 

the types of permits can be found beginning on page 7. Individuals under the age of 16 must be with a permitted individual.

How to Obtain a Permit 

Permits can be purchased in person at the Natural Resources Office 

at 107 Highway 85 North.

Jackson Guard also provides a web-based permit sales system available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. This user friendly interface, 

called iSportsman, allows the recreationist to purchase permits, download applications/maps and the Outdoor Recreation, Hunting, and 

Freshwater Fishing Regulations publication from anywhere an internet 

connection is available. iSportsman is found at: 

https://eglin.isportsman.net

REMEMBER, DO NOT:

• APPROACH IT

• TOUCH IT

• DISTURB IT

• USE RADIOS NEAR IT

• USE CELL PHONES NEAR IT

REMEMBER, DO:

• MARK THE AREA

• LEAVE THE AREA

• REPORT IT

By Receipt of a permit, the permit holder:

1. Agrees to read and abide by the regulations and restrictions contained in the Eglin AFB Outdoor Recreation,

Hunting, and Freshwater Fishing Regulations publication, and any regulations issued under the authority of

Air Force Instruction 32-7064 and/or the installation commander.

2. Understands that the Eglin reservation is an armament test range and, as such, you could encounter unexploded ordnance and assumes the risk associated while engaging in outdoor recreation on the Eglin reservation.

3. Agrees that engaging in outdoor recreation on the Eglin reservation is at THEIR own risk, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the United States of America against any and all claims for loss, damage, or injury,

whether caused by negligence or otherwise, sustained to my person or property or to the person or property of

any minors under my care or control.

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Commander’s Message ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 1

Natural Resources Contact Information ����������������������������������������������� 1

How to Obtain a Permit ������������������������������������������������������������������� 2

WHAT’S NEW This Year? �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4

Wildlife Alert Reward Program ���������������������������������������������������������� 4

Accessing the Eglin Reservation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������5

Regulation Violations ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 6

Eglin Recreational Permits ���������������������������������������������������������������� 7

Permit Requirement ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7

Forest Product Permits ��������������������������������������������������������������������10

Motorized Vehicles Regulations ��������������������������������������������������������12

Outdoor Recreation Regulations ���������������������������������������������������������������������������13

Camping Regulations ���������������������������������������������������������������������15

Eglin Public Beach Access ����������������������������������������������������������������16

Fishing Regulations �����������������������������������������������������������������������17

Dog Possession and Use ������������������������������������������������������������������18

Hunting Regulations ����������������������������������������������������������������������19

Eglin Hunting Seasons �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23

Management Unit (MU) Regulations/Maps ������������������������������������������������������������27

Brier Creek East Management Unit ����������������������������������������������������29

Brier Creek South Management Unit ��������������������������������������������������31

Brier Creek West Management Unit ���������������������������������������������������33

Choctaw East Management Unit �������������������������������������������������������35

Choctaw North Management Unit �����������������������������������������������������36

Choctaw West Management Unit ������������������������������������������������������39

East River Management Unit (Archery Only) ����������������������������������������41

Eglin Main Management Unit (Archery Only) ���������������������������������������43

Jackson North Management Unit �������������������������������������������������������44

Jackson South Management Unit �������������������������������������������������������47

Metts Management Unit ������������������������������������������������������������������48

Roberts Pond Management Unit ��������������������������������������������������������50

Sikes Management Unit �������������������������������������������������������������������52

Toms Creek Management Unit ����������������������������������������������������������55

Timberlake Dove Field Management Units �������������������������������������������56

Eglin Recreation Areas ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������58

Eglin Reservation Access Times �����������������������������������������������������������������������������60

This year’s publication features photos from the Jackson Guard and Eglin Air Force Base historical archives.

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Wildlife Alert Reward Program 

Report fishing, boating, or hunting law violations by calling 

toll-free 888-404-FWCC (3922); on cell phones, dial *FWC or 

#FWC depending on service carrier or text TIP@MYFWC.

com (standard usage fees may apply); or report violations at 

MyFWC.com/WildlifeAlert.

Visit our Facebook page at: 

Facebook.com/WildlifeAlert.

Callers can report any suspicious activity, supplying information such as the 

physical descriptions of violators, vehicles, license tag numbers, locations, etc. 

Violations should be reported as soon 

as possible. To make an anonymous 

phone call to report fish and wildlife 

violations, call toll-free 888-404-3922 or 

visit MyFWC.com/WildlifeAlert.

WHAT’S NEW This Year?

A. Major Regulation Changes This Year.

1. The taking or pursuing of deer, hogs, fox, and coyote

with dogs (to include Deer Dog Training) is prohibited

unless each dog is equipped and monitored with devices

that allow remote tracking and behavior control. Remote tracking may include Global Positioning System

or telemetry based tracking collars. Note: Dogs being

transported are exempt from this requirement.

2. Trapping is allowed only in Choctaw Management

Units.

3. The daily limit for turkey is one (1), with season limit

remaining at two (2)

B. Major Recreation Map Changes This Year.

1. Access to range A-22 in the Eglin Main MU is restricted to weekends and Federal Holidays.

2. New Brier Creek South MU (TTAs M-2 and M-11). See

MU section for further information.

Regulations that differ substantially from last 

year, and those that need to be emphasized, are 

shown in bold print throughout this publication.

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Accessing the Eglin Reservation

A. Public Access Map (PAM). With the increased scope

and complexity of military training/testing operations, all or

portions of the Eglin reservation are subject to more frequent

closures. To provide a graphical representation of daily public access restrictions of otherwise open recreation areas, the

Eglin Natural Resources Office (Jackson Guard) developed

the PAM. All individuals must review the PAM prior to entering the Eglin reservation. Compliance with this requirement is

mandatory. The PAM is available via the internet at:

http://eglinlife.com/jg/# or 

http://jg.eglinforcesupport.com or 

https://eglin.isportsman.net. 

The PAM is intended for recreational access planning purposes 

and is subject to change without notice. The PAM is automatically updated daily at 6 A.M., 12:15 P.M., 2 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 

reflect the following day’s closures. In the event unscheduled 

missions require immediate closure of public access, gates, 

barricades and/

or range personnel will be used 

to prohibit access. 

Individuals found 

to be in violation 

of the PAM guidance are subject 

to Eglin outdoor 

recreation privilege suspension. 

In the event that 

the PAM is unavailable, please 

call the Eglin Information Line at (850) 882-0007 for closure 

information. 

B. Reservation Access Times. Access to the Eglin reservation is allowed two hours before sunrise until two hours

after sunset. The Eglin reservation is closed at all other times.

Please see the Reservation Entry and Exit Access Times on

page 58. The entry and exit times are based on official U.S.

Naval Observatory Data for Niceville, FL.

The following authorized activities are exceptions to the reservation access time requirement:

• Camping at designated campsites.

• Gigging north of RR211 between State Road 85 and

State Road 87 during the period of 1 Sept–1 May.

C. Eglin Reservation Areas. The Eglin reservation covers 465,383 acres of land area. Approximately 251,074 acres

are provisionally open to recreational use, and the remaining

214,309 acres are used for military missions and closed to recreational use.

1. Open Areas. An Open Area is an area designated by

the installation commander as available to all forms of

outdoor recreation activities. Due to mission activity,

these open areas are subject to closures. These closures

are graphically displayed on the current day’s PAM.

2. Closed Areas. Large portions of the Eglin reservation

are designated as Closed Areas either year-round or seasonally. All forms of outdoor recreation and entrance

into these areas are prohibited. Military missions and

the potential presence of UXO require the installation

commander to prohibit public access into these designated areas. All Closed Areas are depicted on the

maps as red and boundaries are posted with 8.5 x 11

inch plastic signs.

ALPHA and BRAVO

General map and 

regulations apply.

CHARLIE

Firearms prohibited, archery 

hunting only. General map 

and regulations apply.

DELTA

Eglin AFB is CLOSED to 

all public access/recreation. 

Recreational access to the Eglin reservation is subject to safety, military security, threatened and endangered species 

restrictions, and the capacity of the natural resources to support such use; and at such times as access can be granted without impairment of military missions, as determined by the installation commander. Please remember, accessing the Eglin 

reservation is a PRIVILEGE and comes secondary to the requirements of the military mission.

During periods of heightened Force Protection Condition (FPCON) or national security alert, all or portions of the 

Eglin reservation may be closed to public use. In the event FPCON Delta is declared, the PAM (Public Access Map) will 

reflect closure of the entire reservation to all public access. The current status can also be obtained by calling the 24 hour 

Eglin AFB information line at (850) 882-0007. 

FPCON OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN

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Regulation Violations 

The rules and regulations contained in this publication are an 

appendix to AFI 32-7064 and are enforceable pursuant to 18 

United States Code-Statute 1382, 10 United States 

Code-Statute 2671 (Florida Administrative Codes 

and Florida Statutes), 16 

United States Code, and 50 

Code Federal Regulation. 

Violations of these regulations are very serious. In 

addition to penalties that 

may be levied under applicable state and federal laws and regulations, the installation 

commander has inherent administrative authority to revoke 

outdoor recreation privileges.

All persons hunting, fishing, or engaging in outdoor recreational activities on the Eglin reservation are required to comply with all applicable Eglin, state and federal laws, rules and 

regulations.

Individuals whose recreational privileges have been suspended 

are not authorized to reenter the reservation even when accompanied with a valid permit holder.

D. Avenza App. A PDF version of the Eglin Outdoor Recreation Map is available for the iPhone, iPad and Android

devices through Avenza. The Avenza web map app allows

users to navigate around Eglin reservation using a PDF version of the Eglin Outdoor Recreation Map. The app shows

your changing position on the Eglin Outdoor Recreational

Map, allows you to manage waypoints, record GPS tracks,

find coordinates, and plot photos. The map is available via the

internet on:

1. Your device app store

2. https://eglin.isportsman.net.

To obtain the Avenza App for the Eglin reservation: 

1. Go to one of the three places listed above and

download Avenza PDF Maps.

2. Open the App and go to the “Store” (represented by a

shopping cart).

3. Search for “FY19 Eglin AFB: Outdoor Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation Map (2018-2019)” or,

search “Find maps around me”.

4. Once you find the Eglin AFB: Reservation Map, select

it for download.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE

WARNING

CLOSED AREA

DO NOT ENTER

VIOLATORS SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION

Upon request by Law Enforcement or Natural Resources Personnel, any person on the Eglin reservation shall furnish such 

identification as requested and exhibit or make readily available to such personnel the required federal, state, or Eglin permit 

and/or license authorizing their presence or activity in the area, all guns and ammunition, and all fish and/or game taken.

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2. Youth under the age of 16 are not required to have

an Eglin permit, but they must be with a valid Eglin

permit holder.

3. All individuals acquiring an Eglin permit must watch

the Range Safety Brief. Individuals acquiring a free Eglin Beach Permit must watch the Beach Access Video.

4. Permits/Stamps are not transferable and are valid

only for the individual designated on the permit.

5. Permit information not adequately covered by this

publication is available at Jackson Guard during business hours.

6. Permits can be purchased online at:

https://eglin.isportsman.net.

A. Eglin Hunting Permits. All individuals hunting

on the Eglin reservation must have the proper permitting issued through Eglin Natural Resources office or, online at:

https://eglin.isportsman.net. In addition to the Eglin hunting

permit(s), all hunters on Eglin will also need valid state and federal licenses and stamps. All Eglin hunting permits are valid for

1 year (365 days) from time of purchase, unless otherwise noted.

Eglin Recreational Permits 

All permit fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Hunting, fishing, trapping and recreational use of the Eglin 

reservation will be in accordance with Florida Statutes, applicable federal laws, this document and supplemental orders 

issued by the installation commander. 

All individuals purchasing Eglin permits to hunt or fish on the 

Eglin reservation are also required to have the appropriate valid State of Florida and federal license, stamps, and permits.

Possession of an Eglin permit certifies that the individual 

named on the permit has watched the range safety brief and 

has read (or had it read to them) and fully understands the 

current Eglin Outdoor Recreation, Hunting, and Freshwater 

Fishing Regulations.

Permit Requirement 

1. All individuals (16 years of age and older) entering the Eglin reservation must have in their

possession a valid Eglin permit and photo ID.

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3. Daily Dove Permit Cost: $10.00

a. Daily Dove Permit is only required outside of General

Gun and Small Game Seasons during the established 

state dove season. 

b. Daily Dove Permits will be sold on a first come first serve

basis.

c. Daily Dove Permits are only available for purchase in

person at Jackson Guard.

• Permits can be purchased starting on the Wednesday

proceeding the opening day of the 1st phase of Dove

Season.

• On the first permit

purchase day, hunters are allowed an

initial purchase of

one permit (with

photo ID). After all

hunters present have

had an opportunity

to purchase a single

permit, more may

be available for purchase.

d. Daily Dove Permit is

valid for the specified

day and field indicated

on the permit.

e. Daily Dove Permit does

not authorize any other

recreational activities.

f. Sportsman’s Permit authorizes dove hunting during the

General Gun and Small Game seasons that coincide

with the state Dove Season.

1. Sportsman’s Permit Cost: $55.00

Authorizes: Hunting, fishing, trapping and participation in general outdoor recreation activities; access to the Hurlburt Trap/

Skeet and Paintball Complex.

Does not authorize: Eglin Public Beach access to open areas of

the Eglin reservation on Santa Rosa Island; 1st phase dove hunting; camping; participation in deer dog training or to hunt deer

with the aid of dogs in the Sikes and Choctaw MUs.

Sportsman’s Permit discount options: 

a. Military Sportsman Cost: $20.00

Military Sportsman Permit is available for active duty or 

retired member of the U.S. Armed Forces, Armed Forces 

Reserve, Florida National Guard, Coast Guard and Coast 

Guard Reserve and has the same privileges and restrictions as 

the Sportsman’s Permit. 

b. Senior Citizen Sportsman Cost: $10.00

Senior Citizen Permit is available for any senior citizen (65

years of age or older) and has the same privileges and restrictions as the Sportsman’s Permit.

c. Disabled Sportsman Cost: $1.00

Disabled Sportsman Permit is available for any 100% disabled

individual or Purple Heart recipient. Individuals seeking this

permit must possess either a Florida Totally and Permanently

Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing Certificate, a Veterans

Administration letter (stating 100% disability), or be a Purple

Heart recipient (DD 214). The Disabled Sportsman Permit has

the same privileges and restrictions as the Sportsman’s Permit.

d. 7-Day Sportsman Cost: $25.00

Available to residents or non-residents, the 7-Day Sportsman’s

Permit has the same privileges and restrictions as the Sportsman Permit for a period of 7 consecutive days.

Sportsman’s Permit Stamp options: 

a. Sikes Deer Dog Stamp Cost: $55.00

This stamp is required for participation in Deer Dog Training,

hog hunting with the aid of dogs, and deer hunting with the

aid of dogs during the General Gun Seasons in the Sikes MU.

This stamp is not required for participating in Small Game

and Turkey Seasons in the Sikes MU.

b. Choctaw Deer Dog Stamp Cost: $5.00

This stamp required for participation in the Deer Dog Training,

hog hunting with the aid of dogs, and deer hunting with the aid

of dogs during the General Gun Seasons in the Choctaw MUs.

This stamp is not required for participating in any other Choctaw MUs hunting seasons.

c. Furbearer Stamp Cost: $40.00

This stamp is required for hunting furbearers during the established Eglin Furbearer Season. Eglin Furbearer Season is

exclusive to the Choctaw West MU.

2. Youth Hunt Weekend Permit Cost: $10.00

a. Youth Hunt Weekend Permit authorizes youth hunters

(ages 6–15) to participate in the Youth Hunt Weekend

held in the open portions of the Eglin reservation. Eglin

youth hunters are not required to purchase a permit for

any other season. Youth Hunt Weekend Permit must be

purchased in person at Jackson Guard. Proof of age required at time of purchase.

b. An antlerless deer tag will be issued at time of Youth

Hunt Weekend Permit purchase.

c. Participants must be accompanied by an under direct supervision of a non-hunting adult (21 years of age or older).

d. Supervising adults are not required to have an Eglin hunting permit, however, they must possess some form of valid

Eglin permit that authorizes access to the Eglin reservation.

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d. Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and Paintball Complex Permit is

only for access to the Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and Paintball

Complex.

e. Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and Paintball Complex Permit authorizes transportation of encased shotguns, ammunition, and paintball equipment on RR236 between Lewis Turner Boulevard and the Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and

Paintball Complex entrance.

f. For additional information contact Hurlburt Outdoor

Recreation at (850) 884-6939.

5. Special Use Permit

a. Special Use Permit is available for a specific day and

area. The permit is free of charge to civic, school, church

and naturalist groups.

b. Special Use Permit must be obtained at Jackson Guard.

6. Florida Trail Thru-Hiker Permit Cost: Free

a. Available for hikers whose journey began 50+ miles

from the Eglin reservation boundary and does not terminate within the Eglin reservation.

b. All thru-hikers are required to have this permit even if

they possess another valid Eglin permit.

c. Florida Trail Thru-Hiker Permit authorizes free access for the thru-hiker along the FNST corridor and

free camping at established FNST camp sites along the

FNST corridor.

d. To obtain a Florida Trail Thru-Hiker Permit:

i. Individual must establish an iSportsman account.

ii. After creating an account, call the Natural Resources

Office at (850) 882-4165 or 4166, and request the permit be added to your account.

iii. Florida Trail Thru-Hiker Permit is valid for seven (7)

days from the date you request at time of issuance.

B. Eglin Outdoor Recreation/Fishing Permits. All

individuals fishing on the Eglin reservation must have the proper permitting issued through Eglin Natural Resources office or,

online at: https://eglin.isportsman.net. In addition to the Eglin

Recreation/Fishing permit(s), all individuals fishing on Eglin

will also need a valid state fishing license. All Eglin Recreation

permits are valid for 1 year (365 days) from date of purchase,

unless otherwise specified on the permit.

1. Recreation/Fishing Permit

Annual Cost: $20.00

Daily Cost: $5.00

Recreation/Fishing Permit authorizes all general recreation 

activities to include pleasure driving, hiking, horseback riding, 

boating, bicycling, berry picking (with the exception of palmetto berries), swimming, picnicking, bird watching, fishing, 

and disc golf. The Recreation/Fishing Permit also authorizes 

the holder access to the Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and Paintball 

Complex. 

2. Camping Permit (per night) Cost: $5.00

a. Camping Permit must be obtained at Jackson Guard.

b. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a

Camping Permit.

c. Camping Permit can be purchased for a period of 1 to 14

consecutive days.

d. Camping Permit authorizes general recreational activities and fishing at the designated camping area for the

date(s) designated on the permit. Campsites must be vacated by 11:00 A.M. on the date your Camping Permit

expires.

e. Camping Permit covers up to 10 individuals.

3. Eglin Public Beach Permit Cost: Free

a. Eglin Public Beach Permit authorizes access for recreational purposes to open areas of the Eglin reservation

on Santa Rosa Island.

b. Permit applicants are required to watch a short environmental awareness video. The video is available on-line or

at Jackson Guard.

c. Eglin Public Beach Permit is required for individuals 16

years of age and older.

d. All commercial and fund raising activities are prohibited

without authorization from the installation commander.

4. Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and Paintball

Complex Permit Cost: Free

a. Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and Paintball Complex Permit is

for individuals 16 years of age and older.

b. Holders of the Sportsman’s or Recreation/Fishing Permits do not have to possess the Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and

Paintball Complex Permit.

c. Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and Paintball Complex Permit is

valid for life.

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Forest Product Permits 

Any individual or group collecting or removing forest product(s) from the Eglin reservation must have in their possession a valid permit for the product they are collecting and a 

copy of this publication in their possession. 

Forest products may be collected only in the areas specified in 

this section. Call Jackson Guard at (850) 882-4165 or 4166 for 

any additional information. 

A. Personal Forest Product Permits.

• Permit valid for three consecutive days from the date

specified on the permit.

• A maximum of five Firewood Permits will be issued

per household, per year.

• Access and Participation. Permits authorize access

and participation for one vehicle and up to six individuals.

1. Firewood Permits Cost: $5.00 per load

a. Cutting Seasons. Firewood may be collected in any open

area during the period of 1 Sept–31 Mar or in designated fuel wood areas year round. However, archery areas

on Eglin Main Base are available for firewood collection

year round to DoD affiliated personnel.

b. Cutting Limits. This permit authorizes the removal of

one load (up to 1/4 cord). Individuals have three consecutive days to remove the 1/4 cord of firewood. A onehalf ton, long wheel base truck will hold approximately

1/4 cord. Lesser amounts in smaller vehicles or trailers

are still considered one load.

c. Cutting Areas and Species.

• Open Areas (Seasonal): Turkey, Post, and Bluejack Oak

(living or dead)—less than 10 inches in diameter at ground

level—may be cut and collected in any open area.

• Fuelwood Areas (Year Round): Any oak tree (living or

dead)—less than 10 inches in diameter at ground level—maybe cut and collected in areas designated as Fuelwood Areas. Boundaries of Fuelwood Areas will be

marked with 8.5” x 11” plastic signs.

• The following TTAs are designated as Fuelwood Areas: E-1, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-6, E-8, E-9, E-10, E-11, E-12,

& E-13 G-6, H-13, I-9, L-11, M-11, M-12.

d. Cutting Practices.

• Do not leave stumps over six inches high.

• Do not block any road or ditch with limbs or debris.

e. DO NOT CUT STANDING LIVE OR DEAD PINE

TREES OF ANY SPECIES (except Sand pine).

f. Deadwood Collection. This permit also authorizes the collection of dead and down lightered wood for personal use.

2. Christmas Tree Permit Cost: $1.00

Sand Pine Only

3. Pine Straw Permit Cost: $1.00

Season: May be collected year round.

4. Palmetto Fronds Permit Cost: $1.00

Season: May be collected year round.

5. Deer Moss Permit Cost: $1.00 

Season: May be collected year round.

B. Commercial Forest Product Permits.

• There is no harvest limit for Commercial Forest Product

Permits.

• Commercial Forest Product Permits are valid from 1

Oct–31 Mar. or in designated fuelwood areas from 1

Oct–30 Sept.

• Commercial Forest Product Permits authorize access and participation for ONE VEHICLE AND UP TO SIX INDIVIDUALS.

• The holder of a Commercial Forest Product Permit must

follow the same guidelines used for the personal permit,

except for the amount harvested.

PERMISSIBLE TO CUT 

ONLY IN FUELWOOD 

AREAS

PERMISSIBLE TO CUT IN 

ALL OPEN AREAS

TURKEY OAK POST OAK BLUEJACK OAK

LIVE OAK WATER OAK LAUREL OAK SOUTHERN RED OAK

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1. Commercial Firewood Permit Cost: $300.00

Holders of the Commercial Firewood Permit must follow the 

same guidelines as used for the personal permit except for the 

amount harvested.

2. Commercial Palmetto Berry Permit

For information concerning Palmetto Berry harvest, contact

Jackson Guard, 107 Highway 85 North, Niceville, FL 32578

or call (850) 883-1129.

FUELWOOD AREAS

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Motorized Vehicles Regulations 

A. Vehicle Access. Only registered, street legal vehicles

may be operated on the Eglin reservation. Vehicles are restricted to numbered or well established roads in the Open Areas. 

1. Numbered roads are posted at intersections on three

foot high posts with three inch aluminum numbers

and amber reflectors.

2. Portions of the Open Areas on the Eglin reservation

are closed to motor vehicle use either annually or seasonally. Please check specific MU regulations for details.

B. Speed Limits. The maximum allowable speed for any motor vehicle on the

Eglin reservation is 45 mph on paved roads

(numbered or established) and 35 mph on

unpaved roads (numbered or established),

unless otherwise posted. However, vehicles

will not be driven at a speed greater than

that which is reasonable and prudent under

existing road, weather, vehicle, and traffic

conditions. The maximum speed limit when passing military

personnel training on or near roadways is 10 mph, regardless

of their location.

C. Vehicle Operation.

1. Motor vehicle operation on the Eglin reservation must

comply with state traffic laws, safe driving practices

and licensing requirements.

2. Improper, careless, reckless, and/or destructive driving behavior is prohibited. The operator and passenger(s) are subject to punitive action and/or Eglin outdoor recreation privilege revocation.

3. The use of a vehicle in an “offroad” manner is prohibited. Driving

on unestablished or closed roads is

prohibited.

4. Operation of a vehicle in any

prohibited areas i.e., MUs closed to

vehicular traffic, wildlife food plots,

active or inactive clay sand or borrow

pits, reforestation areas, wetlands,

erosion control sites, trails, dams,

fire breaks and in creeks or streams

is prohibited. Stream Exceptions:

streams and creeks may be crossed

at low water crossings on RR454,

RR655 and at ford crossings on

RR354, RR356, and RR433. Note:

The low water crossing on RR632 at

Lightwood Knot creek is CLOSED to

motorized vehicle use.

5. Driving around cables, gates, or any other type barricade is prohibited.

6. In MUs with entry/exit restrictions, vehicles may only

enter and exit MUs at designated points.

D. Accident Reporting. All hunting and motor vehicle

accidents on the Eglin reservation must be reported as soon

as possible to the Eglin Security Forces at (850) 882-2000, or

Jackson Guard at (850) 882-4165 or 4166. Motor vehicles involved in accidents should not be moved until the investigating 

officer arrives, unless the vehicle is creating a safety hazard.

E. Prohibited Vehicles/Equipment. While on the Eglin reservation it is prohibited to use or possess:

• ATVs, UTVs, low speed vehicles (LSVs), motorized

bicycles.

• Non-street-legal motorcycles, and off-road vehicles.

• Vehicles without a muffler.

• sUAS (Drones).

F. Parking. Vehicles shall be parked so as not to disrupt military training or impede the passage of vehicles on any road or

trail, block any gate, bridge, or fire lane.

• During hunting seasons, parking along the outside

perimeter of the Jackson MUs is prohibited. Perimeter includes State Road 85 & State Road 285 south

of RR211.

G. Motorcycle Safety Equipment. All motorcycle riders must wear an appropriate helmet, eye protection, long

sleeve shirt, reflective gear and gloves. Contact Jackson Guard

at (850) 882-4165 or 4166 or refer to AFI 31-204 for exact

requirements.

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Outdoor Recreation Regulations

3. Dogs may be possessed by individuals walking the

FNST corridor. The dogs must be under direct supervision of the owner.

4. Hikers are strongly encouraged to wear a blaze orange

coat or vest during established hunting seasons.

5. Motorized vehicles, bicycle (of any kind), and horses are

prohibited on the Eglin reservation portions of the FNST. 

6. Additional information and supplemental maps are

available in the Eglin AFB-FNST Trail Guide or at Eglin trailhead bulletin boards. For additional Florida Trail

Association information call (352) 378-8823 or visit:

https://www.floridatrail.org.

G. Areas Closed to Public Access. Areas marked in the

field with a boundary of metal t-posts or trees marked with purple bands are closed to all public access. Established roads and

the Florida Trail may be used to transit through these areas.

H. Protected Trees. Trees marked with a white painted

ring or white metal band are designated as red-cockaded woodpecker cavity trees. You are not allowed to climb or disturb the

area within 50 feet of these trees (including ground blinds).

I. Cultural Sites and Artifacts. Searching for or removing artifacts from the Eglin reservation, without special authority, is prohibited under the Archaeological Resource Protection Act, 16 USC Section 470ee-47off. Call Eglin Cultural

Resources (850) 882-8459 for additional information.

J. Bicycling on the Eglin Reservation.

1. Bicycle safety helmets are required.

2. Bicyclist cannot ride more than two abreast on trails

or roadways.

3. Off-road (anywhere other than a numbered or well established road) mountain bike riding is restricted to the 

designated Timberlake Mountain Bike Area (MBA) or

the Rocky Creek Trail System. Biking off-road on any

other portion of the Eglin reservation is prohibited.

4. Development or construction of new trails within the

Timberlake MBA, the Rocky Creek Trail system or

anywhere else on the Eglin reservation is prohibited

without specific approval from Jackson Guard.

5. For maps of the Timberlake MBA or the Rocky

Creek Trail System please visit:

https://eglin.isportsman.net.

A. Commercial and Fund Raising. All commercial

and fund raising activities are prohibited without authorization from the installation commander.

B. Government Property. The destruction, injury, defacement, disturbance, or removal of any government property on the Eglin reservation is prohibited.

C. Ground Disturbance. Digging and/or all forms of

ground disturbing activities are strictly prohibited.

D. Interference with Eglin Reservation Activities.

1. Range Activities. It is prohibited to interfere or disturb

an individual engaged:

a. In official business or any authorized activity.

b. In field exercises by military personnel.

2. Permitted Recreational Activity. It is prohibited to interfere or disturb an individual engaged:

a. In a permitted recreational activity.

b. In a hunting or fishing activity.

E. Disorderly Conduct/Noise. Disturbance of the peace 

or other disorderly conduct on the Eglin reservation is prohibited. Noise-producing devices (like gas generators) and audio

devices including radios, televisions, and musical instruments,

etc. will not be operated or used in such a manner as to disturb

other persons.

F. Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST).

1. Thru-Hikers (hikers whose journey began 50+ miles

from the Eglin reservation boundary and does not terminate within the Eglin reservation)

need to acquire a free Thru-Hiker Permit by calling Jackson

Guard.

2. Trail Users (whose journey

began <50 miles from the

Eglin reservation boundary) must have a valid Eglin permit to use the trail.

Those staying overnight

along the trail will also need a

Camping Permit. All trail campers must stay at campsite(s) designated on the permit, camping at any other

location is prohibited.

All state and federal laws and regulations apply to the Eglin reservation, unless specifically modified by this 

publication. The following regulations apply to all recreational activities conducted on the Eglin reservation. 

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K. Wildlife Protection. The feeding, removal, destruction, harassment, injury or killing of any wildlife on the Eglin

reservation, including ALL species of snakes, is prohibited

except as specifically authorized.

L. Plant/Tree Protection. The removal, destruction, injury or killing of any plant/tree on the Eglin reservation, is

prohibited except as specifically authorized. Fruit berry picking is allowed.

M. Dumping, Littering and Polluting. The commercial or private littering, dumping, or disposing of any kind of

material on the Eglin reservation land or in the waterways is

prohibited.

N. Diving Restriction. Diving from any bank, stump,

platform, bridge, culvert, or swinging rope, into any waterway

(stream, creek, river, or pond) on the Eglin reservation is prohibited.

O. Internal Combustion Engines. The use of gasoline

internal combustion engines is prohibited on all Eglin reservation streams and ponds.

1. Outboard Motors. Boats with outboard engines may

be launched; however, engines must be secured out of

the water and may not be started at any time.

2. Jet Ski Restriction. The use of all Jet Ski type watercraft on any stream, creek, river, or pond within the

Eglin reservation is prohibited.

P. Campfires. Campfires or warming fires are only authorized in designated camping areas with a valid Camping Permit. See the camping section for campfire requirements.

Q. Paint Ball Activities. The use or possession of paintball or airsoft type equipment is prohibited on the Eglin reservation, except at the Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and Paintball Complex (on RR236).

R. Metal Detectors. The use or possession of metal detectors is prohibited on any portion of the Eglin reservation.

S. Geocaching. Geocaches and related activities are permitted in areas open to public access. Established geocaches

must:

1. Be above ground. Burying items, containers or soil disturbing activity is prohibited.

2. Geocaches must contain the owners contact info or

Eglin reservation permit number.

3. Defacing property—whether natural or man-made—

in order to provide a hiding place for a clue or logging

method is prohibited.

4. Driving nails or other metal objects into trees is prohibited.

5. Geocaches must be removed when

not actively maintained.

T. Fireworks. Use or possession of

fireworks on any part of the Eglin reservation is prohibited.

U. Horseback Riding. When bringing horses on to the Eglin reservation please observe the following:

1. Do not block any road, gate, or boat ramp with your

vehicle or trailer.

2. ALL children under 16 years of age must wear a helmet (Nicole’s Law).

3. All horseback riders must have proof of a current negative Coggins Test result.

4. Horseback riding is permitted on named, numbered

or well established roads. Riding off-road, or on any

unestablished road is prohibited.

International 

Geocaching

Symbol

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V. Air Guns that are not pre-charged pneumatic

(PCP). Spring operated or air powered guns (.177 caliber)

may be used year-round for target practice under adult supervision. 

W. Alcoholic Beverage/Controlled Substance Use/

Possession.

1. Intoxicated persons are not authorized to enter or remain on the Eglin reservation.

2. No one shall be in possession or under the influence of

alcohol and/or controlled substances while in possession of a gun or bow on Eglin AFB.

3. Certain areas on the Eglin reservation are alcohol free

year-round. These areas are clearly indicated with

signs. The following locations are alcohol-free areas:

a. Turkey Hen Flats, south of the Shoal River on

State Road 85

b. White Point Recreational Area

c. RR211 at Boiling Creek Bridge

d. RR233 at Turkey Creek Bridge (Hippie Hole)

e. RR234 at Live Oak and Turtle Creek bridges

X. Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and Paintball Complex.

All individuals using this facility must have a Hurlburt Trap/

Skeet and Paintball Complex Permit or a valid Eglin permit.

1. Paintball equipment may only be transported on

RR236 between Lewis Turner Boulevard and the

Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and Paintball Complex.

2. Firearms must be encased while traveling to and from

the complex.

3. For additional information regarding the Hurlburt

Trap/Skeet and Paintball Complex visit: http://

www.hurlburtfieldskeetclub.com.

Y. Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). The use and

possession of any form of a sUAS (drone) on or above Eglin

AFB is forbidden.

Camping Regulations 

All campsites on the Eglin reservation provide primitive 

camping opportunities only. 

A. Camp Permit Privileges. The Camping Permit authorizes general recreational activities and fishing at the designated camping area for the date(s) designated on the permit.

B. Campsite Access. Campsites must be vacated by 11:00

A.M. on the date the camping permit expires.

C. Camping Areas. Camping is permitted at designated

camp sites only; camping on any other portion of the Eglin

reservation is prohibited.

D. Camping Permits. Any person or group camping on

the Eglin reservation is required to have a valid Eglin Camping Permit.

1. Camping Permits are available for a period of 1 to

14 consecutive days. Camping on the Eglin reservation for longer than 14 consecutive days is prohibited.

Camping 14 consecutive days must wait an additional

14 days before reapplying for a new Camping Permit.

This regulation includes all members of the camping

party. Swapping names to secure a new permit for additional days is prohibited.

2. Camping Permits are for a specified campsite. Tents,

campers, trailers, or other vehicles used for camping

shall be parked at the campsites designated on their

Camping Permit.

E. Disorderly Conduct/Noise. Disturbance of the peace 

or other disorderly conduct on the Eglin reservation is prohibited. Noise-producing devices (like gas generators) and audio

devices including radios, televisions, and musical instruments,

etc. will not be operated or used in such a manner as to disturb

other persons. A “quiet period” will be maintained at campsite locations from 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.

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F. Weapons in Camping Areas. Hunting weapons are

not allowed at campsites except during hunting seasons. Hunters may keep unloaded and encased legal hunting weapons in

camping areas after 

obtaining a Camping Permit. Hunters 

camping on Eglin

reservation may enter with legal hunting weapons on the 

day proceeding the 

opening day of any 

season in which 

guns or bows are 

permitted. All guns 

or bows must be removed from Eglin reservation on the day 

following the closing day of the season.

G. Campfire. Campfires or warming fires are only authorized in designated camping areas with a valid Camping Permit.

1. All combustible material surrounding the fire must be

cleared.

2. All fires will be contained in stoves, grills, fireplaces,

or fire rings.

3. Only combustible material may be placed in fire places

or fire rings. NO plastics, glass, metal or wood containing metal may be placed in campfires.

4. Individuals with a valid Camping Permit are authorized to collect down and dead firewood from the immediate vicinity of their campsite without having to

purchase a Firewood Permit.

5. Camp fires may not be left unattended. All fires must be

extinguished (dead-out) before being left unattended.

H. Refuse Dumping and Littering. Dumping, draining

of refuse or waste from campers, trailers, or any other type of

vehicles is prohibited. All campers are expected to remove all

garbage generated.

I. Human Waste. Recreationists are responsible for providing their own portable latrines and disposal of human

waste properly.

J. Pets. Pets are allowed at campgrounds in the Choctaw and

Sikes MUs only. Pets must be under the direct control of their

owners at all times.

K. Storing Game. Individuals storing harvested game at

their campsite must comply with the rules set forth in the current Florida Hunting and Fishing Regulations.

Eglin Public Beach Access 

Eglin has 4 miles of beach on Santa Rosa Island available for 

public access.

A. Permit Required. ALL individuals 16 years of age and

older are required to have a FREE beach permit even if they

possess another valid Eglin permit.

B. Beach Access Time. The Eglin reservation beach may

be accessed from sunrise to sunset.

C. Beach Access Points. Beach access on the south side

of Hwy 98 is limited to foot travel only from designated entry

points (Destin Pass parking lot, Princess Beach, Matterhorn,

and Airman’s Beach). DoD personnel may also access the

beach at the Eglin Beach Park (south of the Coast Guard Station). For additional information about the Eglin Beach Park

call the Eglin Outdoor Recreation at (850) 882-5058.

D. Sea Turtles/Nests. Sea turtles are a federally protected species. Disturbing sea turtles or their nest is prohibited. If

you encounter a sea turtle call Jackson Guard at (850) 882-

4165 or 4166.

E. Glass Containers. All glass containers are prohibited

on the Eglin beach portion of Santa Rosa Island.

F. Leave No Trace Ordinance. All personal possessions

left on the beach from sunset until sunrise are subject to removal and disposal.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE

NOTICE TO HUNTERS

NO HUNTING OR DISCHARGING A 

WEAPON WITHIN 50 YARDS OF/OR 

ACROSS THIS ROAD OR ANY PAVED 

ROAD ON THE EGLIN RESERVATION

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G. Injured Wildlife. Please report all injured or dead

wildlife to Jackson Guard at (850) 882-4165 or 4166.

H. Pets. Pets are prohibited on the Eglin beach in accordance with Okaloosa County Ordinance No. 77-19, Section 6.

I. Trash. Please remove all trash when you leave the Eglin

beach.

J. Fires. Fires are prohibited on the Eglin beach.

Eglin Lakes and Ponds

Pond 

Name

TTA Location Acreage Pond Name TTA Location Acreage

Anderson K-22 3 Jr. Walton J-8 4

College K-21 28 Lower Memorial** Eglin Main 40

Crain I-25 3 Upper Memorial*,** Eglin Main 23

Duck*** I-7 30 Speck J-20 7

Hurlburt Hurlburt Main 22 Roberts H-6 8

Indigo*** J-25 6 Timberlake G-32 10

Jacks*,** Eglin Main 21 Weekly*,** Eglin Main 6

*Catch and Release only.

**Restricted to DoD Affiliated personnel and their guests.

***Special Creel Limits apply.

K. Camping. Camping is prohibited on the Eglin beach.

L. Vegetation. Picking of sea oats is prohibited. Do not

walk on or remove any other type of vegetation.

M. Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). The use of any 

form of a sUAS (drone) on or above Eglin AFB is prohibited.

N. Dunes. Do not walk on the sand dunes.

Fishing Regulations 

In addition to the specific regulations listed below, carefully review the Florida Fishing Regulations available at:

http://myfwc.com/.

A. Fishing Areas. All Open Area creeks, streams and

ponds are open to fishing. In addition to the following regulations, specific regulations may be posted as needed at individual ponds.

B. Required Permits and Licenses. Any person 16

years of age or older who is on the Eglin reservation or Hurlburt Field fishing, gigging suckers, or frogs must have a valid

Eglin permit and state license. A state fishing license is not required if fishing with a cane pole in your county of residence.

C. Gigging. In accordance with Florida FWC regulations:

1. Gigging is authorized 24 hours a day north of RR211

between State Road 85 and State Road 87 from 1

Sept–1 May.

2. Frogs and non-game fish can be gigged year round in

all Eglin reservation waters open to fishing during authorized legal entry hours.

D. Closed Ponds. Ponds closed to fishing will be clearly

posted.

E. Trotlines and Brush Hooks. Trotlines and bush

hooks are prohibited in all Eglin reservation waters.

F. DoD Personnel-Only Ponds. Fishing is authorized

on Eglin Main Base and Hurlburt Field for DoD-affiliated

personnel and escorted guests. Bank fishing is prohibited at

Hurlburt Lake. The Hurlburt Lake is only open during daylight hours.

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G. Catch and Release Areas. Weekly Pond, Upper

Memorial Lake, Hurlburt Lake, and Jacks Lake are open to

“catch and release” fishing only. All fish caught in these ponds

must be immediately released.

H. Creel Limits. Daily creel limits are in accordance with

state regulations except Channel Catfish, which is limited to 5

in all Eglin reservation waters.

Dog Possession and Use 

A. General Dog Use Regulations. All general dog regulations apply to non-hunting and hunting dogs alike.

1. Hunting Dog Awareness. Recreationists: be aware that

during designated hunting seasons free-running hunting dogs may be encountered.

2. Dog Tag/Collar Requirements. Air Force regulations

require that all dogs on the Eglin reservation have a

current rabies vaccination and an identification tag

(name and address of owner) attached to the collar.

3. Pet Supervision. Non-hunting pets must be under direct owner supervision at all times.

4. Swimming Area Restrictions. All dogs and other pet

animals shall be prohibited from public beaches and

designated swimming areas, with the exception of service dogs.

5. Exercise and Recreational Use. Dogs are permitted in

the Choctaw and Sikes MUs only. Dogs must be under

the direct supervision of their owner at all times.

6. Wildlife Protection. No person shall allow any dog to

pursue or molest wildlife during any period in which

hunting with dogs is prohibited.

7. Florida National Scenic Trail. Dogs are permitted on

the FNST corridor. The dogs must be direct supervision of their owner while transitioning the Eglin reservation.

B. Hunting Dog Regulations.

1. General Gun Season. The possession and use of hunting

dogs is authorized in the Choctaw and Sikes MUs during the

General Gun Seasons. A deer dog stamp is required to train

deer dogs, hunt deer or wild hogs with the aid of dogs.

Note: Special Duck and Indigo Ponds Creel Limits

Species Limit Size Minimum

Panfish* 10 8 Inches

Largemouth Bass 1 24 Inches

*Includes: blue gill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, spotted 

sunfish, warmouth, and flier.

2. Small Game Season. The use of bird dogs and retrievers is

permitted during the designated Small Game Seasons. Rabbit

hunting with dogs during the designated Small Game Seasons

is only permitted in the Choctaw and Sikes MUs.

3. MU Dog Restrictions. The possession of a hunting dog

within the Brier Creek, East River Archery, and Eglin Main

Archery MUs is prohibited.

4. Wounded Game. Hunters may return to any MU with a single dog on a leash to retrieve wounded game. A dog may not

be brought into stalk areas in anticipation of use. Persons in

possession of a dog may be required to show proof of having

wounded an animal. Hunters may possess a weapon (during

legal shooting hours) while tracking wounded game.

5. Training Bird Dogs. Bird dogs may be trained year round with 

the aid of a pistol and blank cartridges at Field 4 and Timberlake

Dove fields. Bird dogs may be trained year round at Cobb’s Overrun (no pistols, blank cartridges, or training pigeons).

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6. Lost Dogs. Lost hunting dogs may be retrieved in dog hunting areas until 8:00 P.M. during the General Gun Season and

Deer Dog Training sessions. Retrieving dogs from closed areas 

is prohibited. Possession of a gun and/or dogs while trying to

retrieve dogs in a stalk or archery only areas is prohibited.

7. Transporting Dogs. Hunting dogs may be transported

through stalk hunting areas on:

• RR211 (east of State Road 85) to the intersection of

RR207 (access to private land)

• RR211 (west of State Road 85) to the intersection of

RR725

• RR236 from RR600E north to RR211

• RR213, west of RR236 to the intersection of RR747

• RR208 north of RR370 to RR203

Stopping on or detouring from these roads while transporting hunting dogs is prohibited. 

Hunting dogs may not be transported on: 

• RR370 between RR208 and RR361.

8. The taking or pursuing of deer, hogs, fox, and coyote with

dogs is prohibited unless each dog is equipped and monitored

with devices that allow remote tracking and behavior control.

Remote tracking may include Global Positioning System or telemetry based tracking collars. Note: Dogs being transported

are exempt from this requirement.

Hunting Regulations 

In addition to the specific regulations listed below, carefully 

review the Florida Hunting Regulations available at: 

http://myfwc.com.

A. Required Permits and Licenses. Individuals hunting and in possession of a hunting device while on the Eglin

reservation are required to have the appropriate Eglin, state,

and federal licenses, stamps and permits.

1. Children under the age of 16 are not required to purchase an Eglin permit, but must hunt with an adult

(21 years of age or older) having a valid Eglin hunting

permit. Exception: a Youth Weekend Hunt Permit is

required for youth hunters (6-15 years of age) to participate in the Youth Weekend hunt.

B. Hunter Safety Course. Anyone born on or after 1 June

1975 must complete a hunter safety course before purchasing

a hunting license enabling them to hunt without supervision.

Children under the age of 16 may hunt with adult supervision

(21 years of age or older) without having to take a hunter safety 

course. Persons 16 and older who have not completed a hunter

safety course can use a mentoring exemption enabling them to

purchase a license and hunt with the supervision of a mentoring adult (who is at least 21 years of age). Persons needing proof

of course completion can print a duplicate certification card at: 

https://public.myfwc.com/hgm/huntersafety/student.aspx.

C. Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST). Hunters:

be aware the FNST crosses through the Eglin reservation.

This is a very active trail and hikers are encouraged, but not

required, to wear florescent orange coverings. Please identify

your target and background before you shoot.

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D. Daylight Florescent Orange Coat or Vest. All

hunters hunting any resident game species with firearms during

the Early Muzzleloading, General Gun, Small Game, and Late

Primitive Weapon seasons and persons accompanying the

hunter must wear a minimum of 500 square inches of daylight

fluorescent orange material as an outer garment, worn above

the waistline. Part of these 500 square inches can include head

covering. Exception: This does not apply to Archery Season,

when hunting in any archery-only area, Spring Turkey Season,

or when hunting migratory birds.

E. Bait Restriction. No one shall possess, place, expose,

or distribute bait intended to attract wildlife. Bait is considered

any grain or other food substance including salt and mineral

licks. Scents are not considered bait.

F. Gopher Tortoise. The gopher tortoise is protected by

state law, Chapter 68A-27, Florida Administrative Code. The

gopher tortoise shall be afforded the protective provisions that

no person shall take, attempt to take, pursue, hunt, harass,

capture, possess, sell or transport any gopher tortoise or parts

thereof or their eggs, or molest, damage, or destroy their burrows. Possession of a dead gopher tortoise is prohibited.

G. Fox Squirrel. The taking or possession of a live or dead

fox squirrel is prohibited.

H. Live Wildlife. Collection, possession, transport, or releasing of any live wildlife on the Eglin reservation is prohibited without the express authorization of the installation commander. No domesticated animal may be transported onto the

reservation and abandoned.

I. Tree Stands. To prevent possible loss or damage, tree

stands should be removed while not in use. Eglin AFB is not

responsible for tree stands left unattended.

1. Threaded “screw-in” tree stand steps are authorized,

but must be removed at the completion of the hunting

season.

2. Driving a metal object into any tree or knowingly

hunting from a tree in which a metal object has been

driven is prohibited.

3. The construction and/or use of permanent tree stands

are prohibited.

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J. Downed Game. The pursuit of a wounded or downed

game animal must be terminated in time to make it off the

Eglin reservation by the established exit time.

1. Hunters may return to any MU with a single dog on

a leash to retrieve wounded game. A dog may not be

brought into stalk areas in anticipation of use. Persons

in possession of a dog may be required to show proof

of having wounded an animal.

2. Hunters may possess a weapon (during legal shooting

hours) while tracking the wounded animal.

K. Check Station. Hunter check station requirements apply to the Jackson, Sikes, and Brier Creek MUs. See specific

MU for details.

1. Hunters must present a printed copy of their Eglin

Sportsman’s Permit when arriving at the Jackson and

Brier Creek check stations.

2. Hunters must be checked out and clear of the reservation by the established reservation exit time for that

day.

3. Check Station hours of operation are two hours before

sunrise until two hours after sunset.

L. Magnified Scopes. Taking of game with magnified

scopes is permitted.

M. Suppressors. Taking of game species with suppressors

is permitted in accordance with state guidelines and Federal

registration requirements.

N. Hunting Weapon Possession.

1. Non-hunting Season. Possession of any type of hunting weapon outside of Eglin specific hunting seasons is

prohibited except:

a. Hurlburt Skeet Range. A Hurlburt Trap/Skeet and

Paintball Complex Permit is required to transport

unloaded encased shotguns and ammunition is

authorized only on RR236, between Lewis Turner

Boulevard and skeet range entrance, during normal

range operating hours. For additional information,

contact Hurlburt Field Outdoor Recreation at (850)

884-6939 or 884-6105.

b. Choctaw Bow Range. Encased bows may be transported off Hwy 85 to the Choctaw Bow Range.

2. Hunting Season. Possessions of legal hunting weapons are permitted only during designated Eglin hunting seasons in the authorized Eglin MUs.

a. All hunting weapons transported on the following roads/areas must also be unloaded (no round

chambered or in the magazine or an uncapped

muzzleloader) and encased:

• RR213 (between RR747 and RR257).

• East River Archery Unit.

• closed areas on RR253, RR259 and RR668.

b. Archery Areas. Possession and use of any firearm

in an Eglin Archery Area is prohibited. Exception:

The use of shotguns during Turkey Season is permitted in all archery areas (except the Eglin Main

Archery Area) to harvest turkeys.

c. Closed Areas. Possession and use of any hunting

weapon in an Eglin Closed Area is prohibited.

d. Hours Restriction. Possession of a loaded firearm

or bow on the Eglin reservation after the close of

legal shooting hours is prohibited. Possession of a

firearm (cased or uncased) on the Eglin reservation

two hours after sunset until two hours prior to sunset (exception: Spring Hog Dog Hunt) is prohibited

except as authorized in designated camping areas.

e. Camping Areas. Hunting weapons are not allowed

at campsites except during hunting seasons. Hunters may keep unloaded and encased legal hunting

weapons in camping areas with a Camping Permit.

Hunters camping on Eglin reservation may enter

with legal hunting weapons on the day preceding

the opening day of any season in which guns or

bows are permitted. All guns or bows must be removed from Eglin reservation on the day following

the closing day of the season.

O. Age Restriction. Persons under the age of 16 may not

be in possession of a firearm unless in the immediate presence

of a supervising adult (21 years of age or older).

P. Alcohol. No one shall be in possession of alcohol while

in possession of a gun or bow on Eglin AFB.

Q. Hunting Weapon Use. Weapons or firearms will not

be exhibited in a careless manner.

1. Legal Hours.

a. One-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour

after sunset for the Archery, Early Muzzleloading,

General Gun, Small Game, and Late Primitive

Weapon Seasons.

b. During the 1st phase of Dove Season legal shooting hours are 12:00 noon until sunset.

c. During the 2nd and 3rd phase of Dove Season legal shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise

until sunset.

d. During the Turkey Season birds may be hunted

from one-half hour before sunrise until 1:00 P.M.

2. Discharging of Hunting Weapons.

a. The discharge of firearms at anything other than

legal game (i.e. target practice) during established

Eglin hunting seasons is prohibited. Target practice

and the random discharge of firearms have become

increasing threats to the quality of the hunting experience and the safety of other hunters.

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b. Discharging of weapons or attempting to take

game within:

• 50 yards of/or across any numbered roads in stalk

hunting areas is prohibited.

• 50 yards of/or across any paved roads or posted

road including RR200, RR204 (south of RR314),

RR211 (west of State Road 85 to RR610), RR213,

RR234 on the Eglin reservation is prohibited.

• 100 yards of any structure or equipment on the

Eglin reservation is prohibited.

• 200 yards of an Eglin reservation campsite,

check station or body of troops or individuals

engaged in official business is prohibited.

R. Prohibited methods and equipment for taking

game.

1. Centerfire semi-automatic rifles having magazine capacity for more than five rounds.

2. Nonexpanding full metal case (military ball) ammunition for taking deer.

3. Firearms using rimfire cartridges for taking deer.

4. Air guns that are not pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air

guns when taking deer or turkey.

5. PCP air guns firing single bullets that are less than

.30-caliber when taking deer during the General Gun

Season.

6. PCP air guns firing any projectile other than a bolt

or arrow when taking turkey during the Youth and

Spring Turkey seasons.

7. Taking or attempting to take with live decoys, recorded

game calls or sounds, set guns, artificial lights, nets,

traps, snares, drugs or poisons. Note: Recorded game

calls or sounds may be used during small game season.

8. Discharging a weapon from a moving or non-stationary vehicle is prohibited.

9. Taking a spotted fawn deer or swimming deer.

10. Hunting game using bows with draw weights less than

35 pounds.

11. Buck-shot smaller than #2 for deer.

12. Taking deer with muzzleloader ammunition firing a

single bullet smaller than a .40 caliber or firing multiple balls smaller than 20 gauge are illegal.

13. Muzzleloader ammunition for small game season

must be .36 caliber or smaller.

14. Migratory Game Birds cannot be taken with a PCP

air gun or shotgun larger than a 10 gauge or more than

a three shot shell capacity.

15. Waterfowl may only be taken with approved non-toxic

shot. For a list of non-toxic shot see www.fws.gov/

birds/bird-enthusiasts/hunting/nontoxic.php.

16. Possession of buckshot/Slug shells are prohibited

during small game season.

Daily/Season Bag Limits

Species Daily Limit Season Limit Possession Limit

Beaver No Limit No Limit No Limit

Bobcat * No Limit No Limit No Limit

Coyote No Limit No Limit No Limit

Deer 2 No Limit 4

Dove 15 No Limit 45

Gray Squirrel 12 No Limit 24

Opossum No Limit No Limit No Limit

Otter No Limit No Limit No Limit

Quail 12 No Limit 24

Rabbit 12 No Limit 24

Raccoon No Limit No Limit No Limit

Skunk No Limit No Limit No Limit

Turkey (Spring Only) 1 2 2

Wild Hog No Limit No Limit No Limit

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Eglin Hunting Seasons

Eglin Antler Definitions.

Antlered is defined as having at least 3 points (1 inch or more in length) on one side OR have a main beam length of 10 inches or more. 

Antlerless is defined as a deer (except a spotted fawn) that does not have antlers or has antlers less than 5 inches in length.

Eglin AFB Special Opportunity Events 2018–2019

Special Opportunity Event Cost Application Period Hunt Dates Quota

7SFG Area Archery Hunt* $50.00 1 Sept–17 Oct 9–12 Nov

18–21 Jan

1–4 Feb

15–18 Feb

32

32

32

32

Mobility Impaired Hunt* $25.00 1 Sept–31 Dec 2–3 Feb 50

Youth Lottery Hunt* $40.00 1 Sept–31 Dec 9–10 Feb 50

Turkey Hunt* $40.00 1 Sept–25 Feb 30–31 Mar

13–14 Apr

16

16

Youth Fishing Rodeo Free RSVP by 19 April 20 Apr

21 Apr

150

150

Wild Hog Dog Hunt (Spring) $25.00 No Application 3–5 May No

*Participants will be selected by means of a drawing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT JACKSON GUARD (850) 882-4165.

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Early Muzzleloading Gun Season (7 days)

Dates: 

1–7 Dec

Hunting Hours. 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after 

sunset.

Weapons. Muzzleloading guns. Note: the use of dogs is 

prohibited.

Legal to Take. 1. Deer. Antlered deer only. Note: Youth (15

years old and younger) may take any antlered deer with at 

least one antler five (5) inches or more in length during this 

season. 2. Other. Wild hog, gray squirrel, quail, rabbit, opossum, raccoon, beaver, coyote, armadillo and skunk.

Trapping Seasons (Choctaw MUs 

ONLY; 26 days)

Dates:

1st Phase (15 Dec–1 Jan)

2nd Phase (19–27 Jan)

Hunting Hours. 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after 

sunset. 

Weapons. Rimfire pistols authorized. Live traps or snares 

permitted. Traps must be checked every 24 hours. Possession of any steel or leg hold trap is prohibited.

Legal to Take. Otter, bobcat, opossum, raccoon, beaver, 

coyote, armadillo, and skunk. Note: Fox may not be trapped 

or possessed.

Youth Weekend Hunt (2 days)

Dates: 

12–13 Jan

Hunting Hours. 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after 

sunset.

Weapons. PCP air guns, shotguns, pistols; centerfire, rimfire, and muzzleloading guns; crossbows, longbows (including compound and recurve bows).

Legal to Take. 1. Deer. Two deer (2 antlered deer or 1 antlered deer and 1 antlerless deer). A legal buck has at least 

one antler 5 or more inches in length. One (1) Youth Hunt 

antlerless deer tag (except spotted fawn) will be issued at 

time of the Youth Hunt Weekend Permit purchase. The tag 

must be affixed to antlerless deer immediately upon harvest. Antlerless deer tag is only valid during the Youth Hunt 

Weekend. 2. Other. Wild hog and coyote.

Early Archery Season (33 days)

Dates: 

20 Oct–21 Nov

Hunting Hours. 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after 

sunset.

Weapons. 1. Longbows (including compound and recurve 

bows). Note: the use of firearms and dogs is prohibited. 2. 

Crossbows (requires a FWC Disabled Person Crossbow 

Permit). 

Legal to Take. 1. Deer. Antlerless and antlered deer. Note:

Youth (15 years old and younger) may take any deer (except 

spotted fawn). 2. Other. Wild hog, gray squirrel, quail, rabbit,

opossum, raccoon, beaver, coyote, armadillo, and skunk.

General Gun Seasons (31 days)

Dates:

1st Phase (22–25 Nov)

2nd Phase (15 Dec–1 Jan)

3rd Phase (19–27 Jan)

Hunting Hours. 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after 

sunset. 

Weapons. PCP air guns, shotguns, pistols; centerfire, rimfire, and muzzleloading guns; crossbows, longbows (including compound and recurve bows). 

Legal to Take. 1. Deer. Antlered deer only. Note: Youth (15

years old and younger) may take any antlered deer with at 

least one antler five (5) inches or more in length during this

season. 2. Other. Wild hog, gray squirrel, quail, rabbit, opossum, raccoon, beaver, coyote, armadillo, skunk, and migratory game birds. Bobcat may be hunted or trapped during 

2nd & 3rd phases of General Gun Seasons only.

Deer Dog Training Season (7 days)

Dates: 

2–5 Nov

10-12 Nov

Hunting Hours. 2 hours before sunrise until 2 hours after

sunset.

Weapons. Rimfire pistol or training pistol with blanks.

Legal to Take. Wild hog. 

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Small Game Season (35 days)

Dates: 

1st Phase (2–18 Jan) 

2nd Phase (28 Jan–8 Feb) 

3rd Phase (19–24 Feb) 

Hunting Hours. 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after 

sunset.

Weapons. PCP air guns, shotguns and pistols; rimfire and 

muzzleloading guns; crossbows, longbows (including compound and recurve bows).

Legal to Take. Rabbit, gray squirrel, quail, raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, skunk, and armadillo. 

Furbearer (Choctaw West MU only; 

32 days)

Dates: 

15 May–15 Jun

Hunting Hours. 2 hours before sunrise until 2 hours after 

sunset.

Weapons. Rimfire pistol.

Legal to take. Raccoon, opossum, beaver, skunk, and coyote. Bobcat and fox may be chased but not taken or possessed.

Late Primitive Weapon Season (10 days)

Dates: 

9–18 Feb

Hunting Hours. 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after 

sunset.

Weapons. Muzzleloading guns, longbows (including compound and recurve bows), crossbows (requires a FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit). Note: the use of firearms 

other than legal muzzleloading guns and dogs are prohibited.

Legal to Take. 1. Deer. Antlered deer only. Note: Youth (15

years old and younger) may take any antlered deer with at 

least one antler five (5) inches or more in length during this 

season. 2. Other. Wild hog, gray squirrel, quail, rabbit, opossum, raccoon, beaver, coyote, armadillo, and skunk.

Youth Spring Turkey Season (2 days)

Dates: 

9–10 Mar

Hunting Hours. 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until 1:00 P.M.

Weapons. Shotguns, muzzleloading shotguns, crossbows, 

longbows (including compound and recurve bows); PCP 

air guns (propelling an arrow or bolt).

Legal to Take. Bearded turkey, gobbler.

Spring Turkey Season (37 days)

Dates: 

16 Mar–21 Apr

Hunting Hours. 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until 1:00 P.M.

Weapons. Shotguns, muzzleloading shotguns, crossbows, 

longbows (including compound and recurve bows); PCP 

air guns (propelling an arrow or bolt).

Legal to Take. Bearded turkey, gobbler.

Migratory Game Bird Season

Dates:

Please refer to the 2018-2019 Florida Hunting Regulations. 

Migratory game birds may be hunted in accordance with 

the Florida hunting regulations at times that coincide with 

the Eglin General Gun and/or Small Game Seasons. 

Excep-tion: Hunting during the state early teal and 

wood duck seasons is permitted in all Eglin MUs where 

firearms are authorized.

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Dog Use Seasons Recreational Dog Use Hunting Dog Use Early Archery Deer Dog Training General Gun Trapping Early Muzzleloader Youth Hunt (Open)

Late Primitive WeaponSmall GameYouth Spring TurkeySpring Turkey Furbearer

Brier Creek East 28 No No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No

Brier Creek South 30 No No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No

Brier Creek West 32 No No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No

Choctaw East 34 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Choctaw North 36 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Choctaw West 38 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

East River Archery 40 No No Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No

Eglin Main Archery 42 No No2 Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No

Jackson North 44 No Yes1 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Jackson South 46 No Yes1 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Metts 48 No Yes1 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Roberts Pond 50 No Yes1 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Sikes 52 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes3 No Yes Yes Yes No

Tom’s Creek 54 No Yes1 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Timberlake Dove Fields 56 Yes Yes1 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

1

Bird Dogs and Retrievers allowed during Small Game Season only. 

2

Restricted to designated bird dog training areas only. 

3

Supervising hunter must have a Sikes Deer Dog Stamp.

Management Unit (MU) Regulations/Maps

The maps contained in this publication are intended as a general guide. Boundaries are subject to change throughout the 

year and all boundaries and roads may not be depicted completely on the map. Signs are posted to further identify all boundaries. In the event a closed area boundary changes during the season it will be reflected on the PAM and a notice will be posted 

online at https://eglin.isportsman.net.

This section provides MU specific regulations and maps for each of the 15 MUs on the Eglin reservation. The MUs are 

placed in alphabetical order, with the exception of Timberlake Dove Fields listed last. 

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Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Trapping No Season

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game No Season

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Brier Creek East Management Unit

Brier Creek East Management Unit 

Unit Size. 5,679 Acres

Public Access. MU is open only to public access on weekends 

and Federal Holidays during designated hunting seasons. Florida National Scenic Trail is open to foot traffic year round 

and trail users are not required to check in at the game check 

station. 

Vehicle Restrictions. Motorized vehicles may enter and exit the 

MU at designated access points (see map for locations).

Recreational Dog Use. Not allowed. 

Hunting Dog Use. Dog possession and use prohibited.

Check Station Requirements. Hunters are required to check in 

and out of the Brier Creek check station during all seasons the 

check station is manned. 

• Hunters may not enter the reservation to check in

prior to the legal entry time and must check out and

clear the reservation before the established reservation exit time (see reservation entry and exit times).

• All game must be checked through the check station.

Hunting Restrictions. Organized Deer Drives Prohibited. 

• Hunters must be checked out of the check station by

2 P.M. during Spring Turkey Season.

• Only traditional archery equipment may be used

(recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use

requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit

during Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon

Seasons.

BRIER CREEK EAST

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

 AREA

- PERMIT REQUIRED - 

Permits Available 

at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4165

Daily Hunter Quota. Deer Hunters: 40; Turkey Hunters: 20.

Unit Signage.

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

 AREA

- PERMIT REQUIRED - 

Permits Available 

at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4165

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Trapping No Season

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game No Season

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Brier Creek South Management Unit

Brier Creek South Management Unit 

Unit Size. 4,253 Acres

Public Access. MU is open only to public access on weekends and 

Federal Holidays during designated hunting seasons. 

Vehicle Restrictions. The MU is closed to motorized vehicle 

access. The MU can be accessed by foot or by bicycle (human 

powered only) from RR341, RR359, and RR370.

Recreational Dog Use. Not allowed. 

Hunting Dog Use. Dog possession and use prohibited.

Check Station Requirements. Hunters are required to check in 

and out of the Brier Creek check station during all seasons the 

check station is manned. 

• Hunters may not enter the reservation to check in

prior to the legal entry time and must check out and

clear the reservation before the established reservation exit time (see reservation entry and exit times).

• All game must be checked through the check station.

Hunting Restrictions. Organized Deer Drives Prohibited. 

• Hunters must be checked out of the check station by

2 P.M. during Spring Turkey Season.

• Only traditional archery equipment may be used

(recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use

requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit

during Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon

Seasons.

Daily Hunter Quota. Deer Hunters: 20; Turkey Hunters: 10.

BRIER CREEK SOUTH

Unit Signage.

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Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Trapping No Season

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game No Season

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Brier Creek West Management Unit

Brier Creek West Management Unit 

Unit Size. 8,044 Acres

Public Access. MU is open only to public access on weekends and 

Federal Holidays during designated hunting seasons.

Vehicle Restrictions. The MU is closed to motorized vehicle 

access. The MU can be accessed by foot or by bicycle (human 

powered only) from RR208 and RR370.

Recreational Dog Use. Not allowed.

Hunting Dog Use. Dog possession and use prohibited.

Check Station Requirements. Hunters are required to check in 

and out of the Brier Creek check station during all seasons the 

check station is manned. 

• Hunters may not enter the reservation to check in

prior to the legal entry time and must check out and

clear the reservation before the established reservation exit time (see reservation entry and exit times).

• All game must be checked through the check station.

Hunting Restrictions. Organized deer drives prohibited. 

• Hunters must be checked out of the check station by

2 P.M. during Spring Turkey Season.

• Only traditional archery equipment may be used

(recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use

requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit

during Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon

Seasons.

Daily Hunter Quota. Deer Hunters: 40; Turkey Hunters: 20.

BRIER CREEK WEST

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

 AREA

- PERMIT REQUIRED - 

Permits Available 

at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4165

Unit Signage.

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE

DOG HUNTING AREA

-PERMIT REQUIREDREFER TO CURRENT HUNTING

AND FISHING REGULATIONS

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training

Phase 1 2–5 Nov

Phase 2 10–12 Nov

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec –1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Early Muzzleloader 1 Dec–7 Dec

Trapping

Phase 1 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 2 19–27 Jan

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game

Phase 1 2–18 Jan

Phase 2 28 Jan–8 Feb

Phase 3 19–24 Feb

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Choctaw East Management Unit

Choctaw East Management Unit 

Unit Size. 48,598 Acres

Public Access. Open to public access year round.

Recreational Dog Use. Allowed.

Hunting Dog Use. Hunting dogs are authorized during the 

Deer Dog Training, General Gun, and Small Game Seasons.

• The taking or pursuing of deer, hogs, fox, and coyote

with dogs (to include Deer Dog Training) is prohibited

unless each dog is equipped and monitored with devices that allow remote tracking and behavior control. Remote tracking may include Global Positioning System

or telemetry based tracking collars. Note: Dogs being

transported are exempt from this requirement.

Check Station Requirements. None.

Stamp Requirement. A Choctaw Deer Dog Stamp is required 

for Deer Dog Training and hunting deer with the aid of dogs 

during the General Gun Seasons. 

Hunting Restrictions. Shotguns may be used to harvest turkey in 

the archery area during Youth and Spring Turkey Seasons. Only 

traditional archery equipment may be used (recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit during Early Archery and Late 

Primitive Weapon Seasons.

Hunter Quota. None.

Unit Signage.

CHOCTAW EAST

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DOG HUNTING AREA

-PERMIT REQUIREDREFER TO CURRENT HUNTING

AND FISHING REGULATIONS

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training

Phase 1 2–5 Nov

Phase 2 10–12 Nov

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Trapping

Phase 1 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 2 19–27 Jan

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game

Phase 1 2–18 Jan

Phase 2 28 Jan–08 Feb

Phase 3 19–24 Feb

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Choctaw North Management Unit 

Unit Size. 22,908 Acres

Public Access. Open to public access year round. 

Recreational Dog Use. Allowed.

Hunting Dog Use. Hunting dogs are authorized during the 

Deer Dog Training, General Gun, and Small Game Seasons. 

• The taking or pursuing of deer, hogs, fox, and coyote

with dogs (to include Deer Dog Training) is prohibited

unless each dog is equipped and monitored with devices that allow remote tracking and behavior control. Remote tracking may include Global Positioning System

or telemetry based tracking collars. Note: Dogs being

transported are exempt from this requirement.

Hunting Restrictions. Only traditional archery equipment may 

be used (recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use 

requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit during 

Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon Seasons.

Check Station Requirements. None. 

Stamp Requirement. A Choctaw Deer Dog Stamp is required 

for Deer Dog Training Seasons and hunting deer or wild 

hogs with the aid of dogs during the General Gun Seasons. 

Hunter Quota. None.

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Choctaw North Management Unit

CHOCTAW NORTH

Unit Signage.

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Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training

Phase 1 2–5 Nov

Phase 2 10–12 Nov

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Trapping

Phase 1 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 2 19–27 Jan

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game

Phase 1 2–18 Jan

Phase 2 28 Jan–8 Feb

Phase 3 19–24 Feb

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer 15 May–15 Jun

Choctaw West Management Unit

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE

DOG HUNTING AREA

-PERMIT REQUIREDREFER TO CURRENT HUNTING

AND FISHING REGULATIONS

CHOCTAW WEST

Choctaw West Management Unit 

Unit Size. 33,346 Acres

Public Access. Open to public access year round.

Recreational Dog Use. Allowed.

Hunting Dog Use. Hunting dogs authorized during Dog Training Season, General Gun and Small Game Seasons. 

• The taking or pursuing of deer, hogs, fox, and coyote

with dogs (to include Deer Dog Training) is prohibited

unless each dog is equipped and monitored with devices that allow remote tracking and behavior control. Remote tracking may include Global Positioning System

or telemetry based tracking collars. Note: Dogs being

transported are exempt from this requirement.

Check Station Requirements. None.

Stamp Requirement.

• A Choctaw Deer Dog Stamp is required for Deer Dog 

Training Seasons and hunting deer or wild hogs with

the aid of dogs during the General Gun Seasons.

• A Furbearer Stamp is required for Furbearer Season.

Hunting Restrictions. Only traditional archery equipment may 

be used (recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use 

requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit during 

Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon Seasons.

Hunter Quota. None.

Unit Signage.

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EAST RIVER

EAST RIVER

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East River Management Unit 

(Archery Only) 

Unit Size. 4,504 Acres

Public Access. Open to public access year round. 

Vehicle Restrictions. The majority of the East River Unit is 

closed to vehicle access. See the unit map for details.

Recreational Dog Use. Not allowed.

Hunting Dog Use. Hunting Dog possession prohibited.

Check Station Requirements. None.

Stamp Requirement. None.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE

ARCHERY AREA

- PERMIT REQUIREDNO GUNS OR DOGS ALLOWED

REFER TO CURRENT HUNTING

AND FISHING REGULATIONS

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22 –25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Trapping No Season

Early Muzzleloader No Season

Hunting Restrictions. The East River MU is restricted to archery equipment only. Only traditional archery equipment 

may be used (recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow 

use requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit 

during Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon Seasons. 

Note: Shotguns may be used to harvest turkeys during the 

Youth and Spring Turkey Seasons.

Hunter Quota. None.

Unit Signage. 

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game No Season

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

East River Management Unit

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EGLIN MAIN

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Eglin Main Management 

Unit (Archery Only)

Unit Size. 1,243 Acres

Public Access. Restricted to DoD affiliated personnel and escorted guest(s). Access to A-22 in the Eglin Main MU is restricted to weekends and Federal Holidays.

Recreational Dog Use. Allowed.

Hunting Dog Use. Dog Training is restricted to designated bird 

dog training areas only.

Check Station Requirements. None.

Authorized Hunting Weapons. Eglin Main MU is an archery 

only hunting unit. 

Hunting Restrictions. The Eglin Main MU is restricted to archery equipment only. Only traditional archery equipment 

may be used (recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow 

use requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit 

during Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon Seasons.

Hunter Quota. None.

Unit Signage. EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE

ARCHERY AREA

- PERMIT REQUIREDNO GUNS OR DOGS ALLOWED

REFER TO CURRENT HUNTING

AND FISHING REGULATIONS

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Trapping No Season

Early Muzzleloader No Season

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game No Season

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Eglin Main Management Unit

EGLIN MAIN

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

 AREA

- PERMIT REQUIRED - 

Permits Available 

at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4165

JACKSON NORTH

JACKSON NORTH

Jackson North Management Unit Unit Size.

23,556 Acres

Public Access. Open to walik-in and bicycle access year round. Vehicle 

access is restricted to designated hunting seasons.

Vehicle Restrictions.

• All vehicles entering the MU must enter and exit

through the designated Vehicle Access Points (shown 

as black arrows) on the map.

• Parking along the perimeter of the MU south of 

RR211 along State Roads 85 and 285 is prohibited. 

• Individuals that have checked-in may park on the 

south side of RR211 and may enter and exit the MU 

on foot or bicycle. Individual hunting north of 

RR211 are not required to check in.

Recreational Dog Use. Not allowed.

Hunting Dog Use. Bird dogs and retrievers authorized during 

designated Small Game Seasons.

Check Station Requirements. Hunters are required to check in and 

out during all designated seasons (ex-cept: Pre-Season Scouting 

and Small Game Seasons).

• All hunters must provide a paper copy of their permit when 

checking in.

• Hunters may not check in prior to the reservation en-try time 

and MUST check out BEFORE the estab-lished reservation 

exit time (see reservation entry and exit times).

• All game harvested must be checked out at the check station. 

Note: Jackson North hunters hunting north of RR211 are 

NOT subject to check station require-ments. 

Hunting Restrictions. Organized deer drives prohibited. 

Shotguns may be used to harvest turkey in the archery area during 

Youth and Spring Turkey Seasons. Check out time during Spring 

Turkey Season is 2 P.M. Only traditional ar-chery equipment may 

be used in the archery area (recurve, compound, and longbow). 

Crossbow use requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit 

during Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon Seasons.

Daily Hunter Quota. Deer Hunters: 140; Turkey Hunters: 40

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Unit Seasons Season Dates

Pre-Season Scouting

(open to motorized vehicle access)

13–19 Oct

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Trapping No Season

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game

Phase 1 2–18 Jan

Phase 2 28 Jan–8 Feb

Phase 3 19–24 Feb

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Jackson North Management Unit

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

 AREA

- PERMIT REQUIRED - 

Permits Available 

at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4165

Hunting Restrictions. Organized Deer Drives Prohibited. 

• Check out time during Spring Turkey Season is 2 P.M.

• Only traditional archery equipment may be used

(recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use

requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit

during Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon

Seasons.

Daily Hunter Quota. Deer Hunters: 200; Turkey Hunters: 50 

Unit Signage.

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Pre-Season Scouting

(open to motorized vehicle access) 13–19 Oct

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Trapping No Season

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game

Phase 1 2–18 Jan

Phase 2 28 Jan–8 Feb

Phase 3 19–24 Feb

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Jackson South Management Unit

Jackson South Management Unit Unit 

Size. 22,428 Acres

Public Access. Open to walk in and bicycles access year 

round. Vehicles are permitted during designated hunting 

seasons.

Vehicle Restrictions. All vehicles entering the MU must 

enter and exit through the designated Vehicle Access 

Points (shown as black arrows) on the map.

• Parking along the perimeter of the unit south of 

RR211 along State Roads 85, 285 and FL 293 is 

prohibited. 

• Exception: Hunters that have checked through the 

check station may park on the north shoulder of 

College Blvd and along RR231 and enter and exit the 

MU on foot or bicycle. 

Recreational Dog Use. Not allowed. 

Hunting Dog Use. Bird dogs and retrievers authorized during 

designated Small Game Season.

Check Station Requirements. Hunters are required to check 

in before entering the MU and check out after hunting 

during all designated seasons (exception: Pre-Scouting and 

Small Game Seasons)

• All hunters must provide a paper copy of their permit

when checking in.

• All game harvested must be checked out at the check

station.

• Hunters may not check in prior to the reservation entry time and MUST check out BEFORE the established reservation exit time (see reservation entry and

exit times).

• All deer, wild hog and turkey must be checked in at

the check station. 

JACKSON SOUTH

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Metts Management Unit 

Unit Size. 21,401 Acres

Public Access. Open to public access year round.

Vehicle Restrictions. All individuals entering the MU must enter 

and exit through the designated Access Points (shown as black 

arrows) on the map. 

Recreational Dog Use. Not allowed.

Hunting Dog Use. Bird dogs and retrievers are authorized 

during Small Game Season.

Check Station Requirements. None.

Hunting Restrictions. Only traditional archery equipment may 

be used (recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use 

requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit during 

Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon Seasons.

Hunter Quota. None.

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Trapping No Season

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game

Phase 1 2–18 Jan

Phase 2 28 Jan–8 Feb

Phase 3 19–24 Feb

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Metts Management Unit

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

 AREA

- PERMIT REQUIRED - 

Permits Available 

at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4165

METTS

Unit Signage.

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

 AREA

- PERMIT REQUIRED - 

Permits Available 

at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4165

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Trapping No Season

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game

Phase 1 2–18 Jan

Phase 2 28 Jan–8 Feb

Phase 3 19–24 Feb

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Roberts Pond Management Unit

ROBERTS POND

Roberts Pond 

Management Unit 

Unit Size. 16,752 Acres

Public Access. Open to public access year 

round.

Vehicle Restrictions. The majority of the Roberts Pond MU is closed to vehicle access. See 

the MU map for details.

Recreational Dog Use. Not allowed.

Hunting Dog Use. Bird dogs and retrievers authorized during Small Game Season.

Check Station Requirements. None. 

Hunting Restrictions. Shotguns may be used 

to harvest turkey in the archery area during 

Youth and Spring Turkey Seasons. Only traditional archery equipment may be used in the 

archery area (recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit during Early 

Archery and Late Primitive Weapon Seasons.

Hunter Quota. None.

Unit Signage.

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Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery No Season

Deer Dog Training

Phase 1 2–5 Nov

Phase 2 10–12 Nov

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Trapping No Season

Early Muzzleloader No Season

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game

Phase 1 2–18 Jan

Phase 2 28 Jan–8 Feb

Phase 3 19–24 Feb

Late Primitive Weapon No Season

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Sikes Management Unit

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE

DOG HUNTING AREA

-PERMIT REQUIREDREFER TO CURRENT HUNTING

AND FISHING REGULATIONS

SIKES

Sikes Management Unit

Unit Size. 29,297 Acres

Public Access. Open to public access year round.

Recreational Dog Use. Allowed. 

Hunting Dog Use. Hunting dogs are authorized during the 

Deer Dog Training, General Gun, and Small Game Seasons.

• The taking or pursuing of deer, hogs, fox, and coyote

with dogs (to include Deer Dog Training) is prohibited

unless each dog is equipped and monitored with devices that allow remote tracking and behavior control. Remote tracking may include Global Positioning System

or telemetry based tracking collars. Note: Dogs being

transported are exempt from this requirement.

Check Station Requirements. All hunters are required to check 

harvested deer and hog through the check station during the 

General Gun Season.

Hunting Restrictions. None.

Stamp Requirement. A Sikes Deer Dog Stamp is required for 

participation in Deer Dog Training and General Gun Seasons.

Hunter Quota. None.

Unit Signage.

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

 AREA

- PERMIT REQUIRED - 

Permits Available 

at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4165

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Trapping No Season

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game

Phase 1 2–18 Jan

Phase 2 28 Jan–8 Feb

Phase 3 19–24 Feb

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Toms Creek Management Unit

TOMS CREEK

Toms Creek Management Unit 

Unit Size. 4,988 Acres

Public Access. The Toms Creek MU is open to non-motorized 

vehicle access only. See the map for the Hwy 123 walk-in 

gates. 

Recreational Dog Use. Not allowed. 

Hunting Dog Use. Bird dogs and retrievers authorized during 

designated Small Game Season.

Check Station Requirements. None.

Hunting Restrictions. Only traditional archery equipment may 

be used (recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use 

requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit during 

Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon Seasons.

Daily Hunter Quota. None.

Unit Signage.

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TIMBERLAKE DOVE FIELD

Timberlake Dove Field Management 

Units 

Unit Size. 120 Acres

Public Access. The Timberlake Dove Field MUs are closed to 

motorized vehicles outside of designated hunting seasons. See 

Roberts Pond MU for Dove Field locations.

Recreational Dog Use. Allowed. 

Hunting Dog Use. Bird dogs and retrievers are authorized 

during designated hunting seasons and year round for training.

Check Station Requirements. None.

Hunting Restrictions. Only traditional archery equipment may 

be used (recurve, compound, and longbow). Crossbow use 

requires an FWC Disabled Person Crossbow Permit during 

Early Archery and Late Primitive Weapon Seasons.

Daily Hunter Quota. 40 per field.

Unit Signage. See kiosk at Dove Fields.

Unit Seasons Season Dates

Early Archery 20 Oct–21 Nov

Deer Dog Training No Season

General Gun

Phase 1 22–25 Nov

Phase 2 15 Dec–1 Jan

Phase 3 19–27 Jan

Trapping No Season

Early Muzzleloader 1–7 Dec

Youth Hunt (Open) 12–13 Jan

Small Game

Phase 1 2–18 Jan

Phase 2 28 Jan–8 Feb

Phase 3 19–24 Feb

Late Primitive Weapon 9–18 Feb

Youth Spring Turkey 9–10 Mar

Spring Turkey 16 Mar–21 Apr

Furbearer No Season

Timberlake Dove Field Management Unit

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Eglin Air Force Base, Florida 2018–2019 | 59 RECREATION AREAS Found on MU Map Located in TTA Pets Permitted Camping Fishing Picnicking Disc Golf Hiking Bird Watching Mountain Biking Restricted Access Swimming• Boat Ramp Canoe and Kayak 1. Anderson Pond Jackson South K-22 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 2. Basin Bayou East Choctaw East M-15 YES YES YES YES YES YES 3. Bay Flats Rec. Area Choctaw East M-6 YES YES YES YES YES YES 4. Blue Springs Jackson North J-15 YES YES YES YES YES 5. Carr Landing Metts I-1 YES YES YES YES YES 6. Choctaw Bowman Range Jackson South K-23 YES YES 7. College Pond Jackson South K-21 YES YES YES YES 8. Destin Bridge Parking Lot Santa Rosa Island SRI-6D YES YES YES YES YES YES 9. Duck Pond Metts I-7 YES YES YES YES YES 10. Eglin Beach Park Santa Rosa Island A-1 YES YES YES YES YES 11. Goodin Bridge Sikes G-6 YES YES YES YES YES 12. Hippy Hole Sikes I-21 YES YES YES YES YES 13. Hurlburt Skeet Range Sikes G-19 14. Indigo Pond Choctaw North J-25 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 15. Jacks Lake Eglin Main 16. Jr. Walton Pond Jackson North J-8 YES YES YES YES YES 17. Kemmons Pond Jackson North J-14 YES YES YES 18. Kepner Primitive Camp Site Sikes I-17 YES YES YES YES 19. Little Gin Hole Metts I-2 YES YES YES YES YES YES 20. Live Oak Creek Roberts Pond H-11 YES YES YES YES YES 21. Mason Landing Metts F-8 YES YES 22. Metts Bluff Metts I-1 YES YES YES YES YES 23. Roberts Pond Roberts Pond H-6 YES YES YES YES 24. Rocky Creek Camp Site Choctaw East L-33 YES YES YES YES YES YES 25. Santa Rosa Beach Access Santa Rosa Island YES YES YES YES YES YES 26. Speck Pond Jackson North J-20 YES YES YES YES YES 27. Timberlake Pond Roberts Pond G-32 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 28. Turkey Hen Flats Metts I-8 YES YES YES YES YES 29. Upper & Lower Memorial Eglin Main EM-1 YES YES YES YES YES 30. Weaver River Choctaw West E-7 YES YES YES YES YES YES 31. White Point below Choctaw East L-14 YES YES YES YES YES

• All areas are swim at your own risk. There are NO lifeguards.

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