Commander’s Message 

Welcome to Eglin Air Force Base. We have a proud heritage dating back more than 80 

years before the United States entry into World War II. Here at Eglin we work hard to 

develop technologies allowing our military to defend America and our allies; however, 

we also enjoy our time off. Eglin is situated in an amazing area to live and recreate. 

The Eglin Natural Resources Office, known as Jackson Guard, takes great pride in the 

conservation of the largest forested military reservation in the world. Nearly 255,000 

acres of the Eglin Reservation provide a vast array of activities for our civilian and military population to take advantage of, while still allowing Eglin to accomplish its primary 

military mission. 

The Eglin Reservation offers a wonderful place to escape from the stress and interruptions of everyday life. By following the rules and regulations contained within this 

Handbook the recreationist can coincide with the military mission, various ecosystems, 

and the threatened and endangered species found throughout the Eglin Reservation. 

Thank you for taking time to visit the Eglin Reservation and BE SAFE. 

Sincerely, 

SCOTT A. CAIN 

Brigadier General, USAF 

Commander, 96th Test Wing 

Eglin Natural Resources Office (Jackson Guard)

107 Highway 85 North, Niceville, FL 32578 -1905 

(850) 882-4165 or 4166

Hours of Operation 

Monday through Friday 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays

Important Phone Numbers 

Emergency 911 (specify you are on the Eglin Reservation)

Eglin Fire Department (850) 882-5856

Eglin AFB Security Forces (850) 882-2000

FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (888) 404-3922 (FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline)

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS Tip Line) (844) FWS-TIPS

Natural Resources Contact Information 

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Contents 

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

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

Acronyms ������������������������������������������������������������3 

Section 1� Wildlife Alert Reward Program����������4 

Section 2� What’s New This Year ������������������������4 

Section 3� Where to Obtain a Permit ������������������5 

Section 4� How to Obtain a Permit Online����������5 

Section 5� Eglin Permits �������������������������������������6 

A� Eglin Hunting Permits� ����������������������������������������6 

B� Eglin Outdoor Recreation Permits� ����������������������7 

Section 6� Forest Product Permits ����������������������8 

A� Personal Forest Product Permits� �������������������8 

B� Commercial Forest Product Permits� �������������8 

Section 7� UXO Warning��������������������������������������9 

Section 8� Accessing the Eglin Reservation�������10 

A� Eglin Reservation Areas� ������������������������������������10 

B� Public Access Map (PAM)� ����������������������������������10 

C� Force Protection Condition (FPCON)� ����������10 

D� Reservation Access Times�����������������������������������10 

E� Avenza Maps App� ����������������������������������������������11 

Section 9� Regulation Violations ���������������������11 

Section 10� Vehicle Regulations �����������������������12 

Section 11� Outdoor Recreation Regulations ���13 

Section 12� Camping Regulations ��������������������15 

Section 13� Florida National 

Scenic Trail (FNST) �������������������������������������������16 

Section 14� Eglin Public Beach Access ��������������17 

Section 15� Fishing Regulations �����������������������18 

Section 16� Dog Possession & Use ��������������������19 

A� General Dog Regulations� ����������������������������������19 

B� Hunting Dog Regulations� ����������������������������������19 

Section 17� Hunting Regulations�����������������������20 

Section 18� Season Dates & Bag Limits ������������23 

Section 19� Special Opportunity Hunts ������������25 

Section 20� Management Unit (MU) 

Regulations & Maps �����������������������������������������26 

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

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

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

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

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

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

G� East River Management Unit� �����������������������������41 

H� Eglin Main Management Unit� ���������������������������43 

I� Jackson North Management Unit� �����������������������45 

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

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

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

N� Toms Creek Management Unit� �������������������������54 

O� Timberlake Dove Fields 

(South, East, & West)� ����������������������������������������56 

Section 21� Quick Reference Chart for 

Recreation Areas�����������������������������������������������57 

Appendix 1� FWC Deer Harvest Reporting 

Instructions & Harvest Log�������������������������������58 

Index �����������������������������������������������������������������59 

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Acronyms 

7SFG(A) 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) 

A.M. Antemeridian (Before Midday) 

AF Air Force 

AFB Air Force Base 

AFI Air Force Instruction 

AFMAN Air Force Manual 

APR Antler Point Restriction 

ATV All-Terrain Vehicles 

Aux Auxiliary 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

DoD Department of Defense 

F.A.C. Florida Administrative Code 

EOD Explosive Ordnance Disposal 

FL Florida 

FNST Florida National Scenic Trail 

FPCON Force Protection Condition 

FS Florida Statute 

FWC Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation 

FWO	 Federal Wildlife Officer

GPS Global Positioning System 

Hwy Highway 

ID	 Identification

LZ Landing Zone 

LSV Low Speed Vehicle 

MBA Mountain Bike Area 

MU Management Unit 

NRO	 Natural Resources Office

P.M. Post Meridiem (After midday) 

PAM Public Access Map 

PCP Pre-Charged Pneumatic 

Pedelec Pedal Electric Cycle 

RR Range Road 

sUAS Small Unmanned Aerial System (Drones) 

SR State Road 

TTA Tactical Training Area 

USAF United States Air Force 

USC United States Code 

USFS United States Forest Service 

USFWS United States Fish & Wildlife Service 

UTV Utility Terrain Vehicle 

WMA Wildlife Management Area 

YOA Years of Age 

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Section 1� Wildlife Alert Reward Program 

Report fishing, boating, or hunting law violations by calling toll-free (888) 404-FWCC. 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 https://myfwc.com/contact/wildlife-alert. 

Violations can also be reported to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service TIP Line at (844) FWS-TIPS. Callers are also 

encouraged to report suspicious activity, supply information such as the physical description of violators, 

vehicles, license plate numbers, locations, etc. Violations should be reported as soon as possible. 

Section 2� What’s New This Year 

Regulations that either differ substantially from last year, or need additional emphasis, are in bold print and/or

underlined throughout this publication.

A� Regulation Changes, Important 

Reminders, & New Opportunities 

This Year� 

1. Eglin recreation permits are required for DoD-affiliated individuals

as well as non-DoD civilians. A military I.D. and/or Common Access 

Card (CAC) alone does not permit recreational access on the Reservation. 

2. Eglin recreation permits are not required for most outdoor recreation activities on Main Base (except hunting on portions of Main 

Base DOES REQUIRE an Eglin permit, as well as applicable state licenses/stamps). 

3. For purposes other than hunting or deer dog training (during established season and training dates only), dogs are allowed, but must 

be kept under physical restraint at all times. 

4. The Sikes Unit will be open during portions of the Early Archery Season this year (see Section 18). A Sikes Deer Dog Stamp is required to 

hunt during this season. 

5. The Sikes Unit check station will remain closed during all 2021–22 

hunting seasons. 

6. An additional 3-day special opportunity spring hog dog hunt has 

been established this year (see Section 19). 

7. Stopping or detouring along closed area travel routes is prohibited 

except for emergencies (see Section 10). 

8. All individuals (including non-hunting recreationists) must check in/ 

out at the Jackson and Brier Creek Check Stations, when manned. 

9. Wild hog may only be taken using the methods of take allowable 

for game species during the season in which they are being hunted. The 5-round magazine capacity maximum for semi-automatic 

centerfire rifles applies when hunting wild hogs during the General

Gun Season. 

10. The possession or use of prescribed medicinal marijuana is prohibited. 

11. It is illegal to harass any individual participating in a lawful and 

permitted recreational activity on Eglin AFB; doing so may result in 

recreation permit suspension. 

12. Hunters are reminded that collar, handheld unit, and/or battery failure are not acceptable excuses for illegal dog behavior and may 

result in recreation permit suspension. 

B� Recreation Map Changes This Year� 

1. The West Jetties Parking Area at the base of the Destin Bridge (east 

of the Eglin Beach Park) will remain PERMANENTLY CLOSED to all 

public access. 

Permit Requirements 

All individuals (16 YOA and older) entering the Eglin Reservation (including all MUs, recreation areas, and publicly accessible 

beaches) must have in their possession a valid Eglin Permit and current photo ID with matching information. DoD-affiliated individuals are NOT EXEMPT from Eglin Permit requirements. Youth (under 16 YOA) are not required to have an Eglin permit, but must be 

with a valid Eglin permit holder. Exception: Youth (6-15 YOA) participating in the Youth Hunt Weekend and Phase 1 dove field hunts are

required to purchase a Youth Hunt Weekend Permit or Timberlake Daily Dove Field Permit, respectively.

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Section 3� Where to Obtain a Permit 

Permits are available for purchase at the Natural Resources Office (NRO) during business hours or through the web-based iSportsman 

permit sales system, which is available year-round 24 hours a day at https://eglin.isportsman.net. This user-friendly interface allows the 

recreationist to purchase permits and download applications, maps, and Eglin’s Outdoor Recreation, Hunting, and Freshwater Fishing 

Regulations Handbook from anywhere an internet connection is available. 

Section 4� How to Obtain a Permit Online 

1. Go to https://eglin.isportsman.net. or password can also be recovered by calling the NRO office

during business hours. Please DO NOT create a duplicate account 2. Click on the “Log In/Register” tab. if you are having trouble accessing your account; contact the 

3. Click on the “Register” tab. NRO office for assistance. Beginning October 1, 2021 individuals 

4. Enter the required information. All iSportsman account infor- creating duplicate accounts may be subject to suspension of recremation must match that on the individual’s current Driver’s ation privileges. 

License. Falsified account information may result in suspension of 5. Watch the required video(s) and pass a short quiz.

recreation privileges. Please verify your account information is 6. Acquire the permit you need. correct when setting up your account or renewing your permit. A valid email is required and is the only way to recover a 

forgotten username or password online; a forgotten username 

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 Handbook, and any regulations issued under the authority of Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 32-7003 and/or the 

Installation Commander. 

2. Understands that the Eglin Reservation is an armament test range and, as such, users could encounter unexploded ordnance (UXO) 

and assumes the risk associated with 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 their person or property or to the person or property of any minors under their care or control. 

4. Recognizes that open portions of the Reservation are subject to short-term or temporary closures in support of military test and

training missions, and that viewing the PAM and/or calling the Eglin Information Line at (850) 882-0007 prior to entering the Reservation is mandatory (see Section 8). 

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Section 5� Eglin Permits 

Hunting, fishing, trapping, and recreational use of the Eglin Reservation will be in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Florida 

Administrative Code (F.A.C.), applicable federal laws, Eglin-specific regulations outlined in this Handbook, and supplemental orders 

issued by the Installation Commander. 

Possession of a valid Eglin permit certifies that the individual named on the permit has watched the range safety brief and read (or 

had read to them) and fully understands and agrees to follow the current Eglin Outdoor Recreation, Hunting, and Freshwater Fishing 

Regulations Handbook. 

Eglin Permits/Stamps: 

1. Are required for all DoD-affiliated individuals and non-DoD civilians 16 YOA and older.

2. Are required for all recreational use on all portions of the Reservation outside of Main Base. 

3. Are not required for most outdoor recreation activities on Main Base (except hunting on portions of Main Base DOES REQUIRE an Eglin permit, 

as well as applicable state licenses/stamps). 

4. Must be purchased from the account of the individual whose name will appear on the permit. The web-based iSportsman system will not 

allow you to purchase a permit for someone else through your account. 

5. Are non-refundable, non-transferable, and may not be shared. 

6. Are available to residents and non-residents at the same cost and are valid for one year from the date of purchase, unless otherwise noted. 

Upon request by Law Enforcement or Natural Resources Personnel, any person on the Eglin Reservation shall furnish such identification as requested. They further will exhibit or make readily available to such personnel the required federal, state, and/or Eglin permit or license authorizing their 

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

A� Eglin Hunting Permits� 

All individuals (16 YOA and older) hunting on the Eglin Reservation are responsible for obtaining the proper Eglin, state, and federal 

permits, licenses, and/or stamps. The NRO does not sell or issue State of Florida hunting or fishing licenses and/or stamps.

1. Sportsman’s Permit Cost: $55.00 

Authorizes individuals to engage in hunting, fishing, trapping and

general outdoor recreation activities, and includes the same allowances covered by the Hurlburt Skeet Range Permit. This permit does 

not include access to Eglin Public Beaches on Santa Rosa Island, 

Phase 1 dove hunting on Timberlake Dove Fields, camping, deer 

dog training, or hunting deer and wild hogs with the aid of dogs. 

a. Sportsman’s Permit Stamp Options: 

1) Sikes Deer Dog Stamp Cost: $55.00 

Authorizes participation in the Deer Dog Training Season, Early 

Archery Season, and deer and wild hog hunting (with or without 

dogs) during the General Gun Season in the Sikes MU. This stamp

is not required to participate in the Small Game and Spring Turkey

Seasons in the Sikes MU. During the Youth Hunt Weekend, supervising hunters in the Sikes MU must have a Sikes Deer Dog stamp. 

2) Choctaw Deer Dog Stamp Cost: $5.00 

Authorizes participation in the Deer Dog Training Season and deer

and wild hog hunting with dogs during the General Gun Season in

the Choctaw MUs. This stamp is not required for participating in 

any other Choctaw MU hunting seasons. 

3) Furbearer Stamp Cost: $40.00 

Authorizes hunting furbearers during the established Eglin Furbearer Season in the Choctaw West MU and the portion of Choctaw North MU north of Bob Sikes Road (RR213). 

b. Sportsman’s Permit Discount Options: 

1) Military Sportsman Cost: $20.00 

Available for active duty or retired members of the U.S. Armed 

Forces, Armed Forces Reserve, Florida National Guard, Coast

Guard and Coast Guard Reserve. Individuals seeking this permit

will need to provide photo identification and proof of their military

service. This permit has the same privileges and restrictions as the 

Sportsman’s Permit. 

2) Senior Citizen Sportsman Cost: $10.00 

Available for senior citizens (65 YOA or older). Individuals seeking

this permit will need to provide photo identification and proof of

age. This permit has the same privileges and restrictions as the 

Sportsman’s Permit. 

3) Disabled Sportsman Cost: $1.00 

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 (DD214). This permit has the 

same privileges and restrictions as the Sportsman’s Permit. 

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4) 7-Day Sportsman Cost: $25.00 

Authorizes an individual for a period of seven consecutive days.

This permit has the same privileges and restrictions as the Sportsman’s Permit. 

2. Youth Hunt Weekend Permit Cost: $10.00 

Authorizes youth hunters (6-15 YOA) to participate in the Youth

Hunt Weekend held in the open portions of the Eglin Reservation. 

The Youth Hunt Weekend Permit must be purchased in person at 

the NRO. Proof of age required at time of purchase. 

a. One antlerless deer tag per permit will be issued at time of 

Youth Hunt Weekend Permit purchase. 

b. Youth hunters must be under the direct supervision of a 

non-hunting adult (21 YOA or older). 

c. Supervising adult(s) are not required to have an Eglin hunting 

permit; however, they must possess a valid Eglin permit that 

authorizes their access to the Eglin Reservation.

d. Youth hunters (6–15 YOA) hunting in the Sikes MU must be 

supervised by a non-hunting adult who possesses a Sikes 

Deer Dog Stamp. 

3. Timberlake Daily Dove Permit Cost: $10.00 

Required to hunt Timberlake Dove Fields during Phase 1 Dove 

Season dates. A Timberlake Daily Dove or Sportsman’s Permit is 

required to hunt dove during Phase 2 and 3 Dove Season dates. 

See Section 18 for Migratory Bird Season details. 

Note: On the Wednesday prior to the opening of Phase 1 dates, 

hunters are allowed an initial purchase of one permit; hunters 

may purchase additional permits only after all hunters present 

have had an opportunity to purchase a single permit. 

Timberlake Daily Dove Permits: 

a. Are only available at the NRO. 

b. Are only valid for the specified day and dove field indicated

on the permit. 

c. Do not authorize any other recreational activities.

B� Eglin Outdoor Recreation Permits� 

1. Recreation/Fishing Permit 

Daily Cost: $5.00 

Annual Cost: $20.00 

Authorizes general recreation activities to include fishing, pleasure

driving, hiking, horseback riding, boating, bicycling, berry picking 

(except for palmetto berries), swimming, picnicking, bird watching, and disc golf. This permit also includes the same allowances 

covered by the Hurlburt Skeet Range Permit. This permit does not 

replace recreational freshwater and/or saltwater fishing licenses

required by the FWC. 

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

Authorizes camping, general recreational activities, and fishing

at the designated camping area for the date(s) designated on the 

permit. 

a. Must be purchased in person at the NRO. 

b. Individuals seeking this permit must be 18 YOA or older. 

c. May be purchased for a period of 1 to 14 consecutive days. 

d. Authorizes up to 10 individuals and four tents and/or one

camping trailer/RV per campsite. 

e. Contact the Eglin NRO for supplemental information on the Lt. 

General Kepner campsites.

3. Florida Trail Thru-Hiker Permit Cost: Free 

a. Authorizes access to the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) 

and associated primitive campsites. 

b. Valid for seven consecutive days as specified on the permit.

c. May be obtained by establishing an iSportsman account, then 

contacting the NRO at (850) 882-4165 or 4166 and requesting 

a Thru-Hiker Permit. 

d. See Section 13 for Thru-Hiker Permit mileage requirements. 

4. Eglin Public Beach Permit Cost: Free 

a. Authorizes access to Eglin public (open) beaches on Santa 

Rosa Island only (does not authorize access to White Point

Recreation Area). 

b. All individuals must view a short environmental awareness 

video either online at https://eglin.isportsman.net or in-person 

at the NRO. 

c. This permit does not allow commercial or fund-raising activities without authorization from the Installation Commander.

5. Hurlburt Trap/Skeet & Paintball Complex 

Permit Cost: Free 

a. Authorizes transportation of unloaded and encased shotguns

and ammunition, and Airsoft or paintball equipment on RR236 

between Lewis Turner Blvd. and the Hurlburt Skeet Range entrance only. 

b. This permit has no expiration date, and Sportsman’s or Recreation/Fishing Permit holders do not need to possess this 

permit. 

c. Actual use of the Hurlburt Skeet Range requires membership dues 

as administered by the Hurlburt Field Force Support Squadron. For 

additional information contact (850) 884-6939 or visit www.myhurlburt.com/pages/skeetrange/html. 

6. Special Use Permit Cost: Case-specific

a. Available to civic, school, church, and similar non-profit

groups. 

b. Applicable only for the date(s) and area(s) specified on the

permit. 

c. Must be applied for in person at the NRO. 

d. Special Use Permits do not include reservation of specific areas or

infrastructure (e.g., picnic tables, pavilions, etc.). Use of such is on a 

first-come, first-served basis.

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Section 6� Forest Product Permits 

Any individual or group collecting or removing forest products from the Eglin Reservation must have in their possession a valid permit for the product they are collecting and a copy of this Handbook. Personal Forest Product Permits are valid for three consecutive 

days from the date specified on the permit. Forest products may be collected in any open area. Permits authorize access and participation 

for one vehicle and up to six individuals. Call the NRO at (850) 882-4165 or 4166 for additional information. 

PERMISSIBLE TO CUT IN ALL OPEN AREAS: 

TURKEY OAK POST OAK BLUEJACK OAK

LIVE OAK WATER OAK LAUREL OAK SOUTHERN RED OAK

A� Personal Forest Product Permits� 

1. Personal Firewood Permits Cost: $5.00 (per load) 

a. Cutting firewood within 200 feet of white-banded trees is prohibited. 

b. Firewood may be collected in any open area year-round, 

except Archery Areas on Eglin Main Base are available to 

DoD-affiliated personnel only.

c. A maximum of five Personal Firewood Permits may be issued

per household, per year. 

d. Authorizes the removal of one load up to 1⁄4 cord of firewood

(a one-half ton, long-wheelbase truck will hold approximately 

1⁄4 cord).

e. Individuals have three consecutive days from the date specified on the permit to remove their load of firewood.

f. Trees shall be cut such that remaining stumps are no more 

than six inches above ground level. Roads and ditches may 

not be blocked by discarded limbs or debris. 

g. Bluejack, Laurel, Post, Southern Red, Turkey, and Water Oaks 

(live or dead) of any size may be cut and collected. Live Oaks

(live or dead) may be cut and collected only when the diameter at 

ground level is less than 10 inches. See reference photos above. 

h. This permit also authorizes the collection of dead and down

lightered wood. 

i. This permit does not authorize the cutting and collection of

standing live or dead pine trees of any species, except sand 

pine. It is the responsibility of the permittee to accurately identify all tree species cut/collected. 

2. Personal Christmas Tree Permit 

(Sand Pine Only) Cost: $1.00 (per tree) 

3. Personal Pine Straw Permit Cost: $1.00 (per load) 

4. Personal Palmetto Fronds Permit Cost: $1.00 (per load) 

5. Personal Deer Moss Permit Cost: $1.00 (per load) 

Note: The maximum load for Pine Straw, Palmetto Fronds, and Deer

Moss is one standard pickup truck bed full per permit.

B� Commercial Forest Product Permits� 

1. Commercial Firewood Permit Cost: $300.00 

Permit holders must follow the same guidelines outlined above for 

Personal Forest Product Permits, except that there is no harvest 

limit associated with the Commercial Permit. Contact the NRO at 

(850) 883-1127 prior to beginning a commercial firewood harvest.

2. Commercial Palmetto Berry Permit 

For additional information concerning Palmetto Berry harvest, contact the NRO at (850) 883-1127. 

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Section 7� UXO Warning 

Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). The Eglin Reservation has been supporting military testing and training since 1939. Persons accessing the Reservation may 

encounter unexploded ordnances (e.g., bullets, bombs, rockets, flares, etc.) in the areas that are open for public recreation. UXOs may be on the surface,

or partially or completely buried. Recreationists should report the location and description of all UXOs encountered to one of the following: Eglin Security 

Forces (850) 882-2000, or the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Operations Desk (850) 882-3225. 

ALL FORMS OF DIGGING OR GROUND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES ARE PROHIBITED!!! 

IF IT LOOKS MAN MADE, AVOID IT! IF YOU DIDN’T DROP IT, DON’T PICK IT UP! 

DO NOT: 

• APPROACH IT 

• TOUCH IT 

• DISTURB IT 

• USE RADIOS NEAR IT 

• USE CELL PHONES NEAR IT 

DO: 

• MARK THE LOCATION 

• LEAVE THE AREA 

• REPORT IT 

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Section 8� Accessing the Eglin Reservation 

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

needs and protection requirements, and the capacity of Eglin’s natural resources to support such use. Taking such into consideration and ensuring no impairment to the military mission, access is granted as determined by the Installation Commander. 

REMEMBER, ACCESSING THE EGLIN RESERVATION IS A PRIVILEGE AND COMES SECONDARY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF EGLIN’S MILITARY MISSION. 

A� Eglin Reservation Areas� 

The Eglin Reservation covers approximately 465,393 overland acres. Military missions result in the permanent closure of 

about 210,505 acres to recreational use. The remaining 254,888 

acres are conditionally open to recreational use. 

1. Open Areas are designated by the Installation Commander as 

available to outdoor recreation activities, but may be subject 

to short term or daily closures, due to military mission activity. 

Temporary closures will be depicted on the PAM in red; see 

subsection B, Public Access Map (PAM). 

2. Closed Areas are designated by the Installation Commander as 

closed to ALL forms of entry without special permission. Areas 

closed year-round are 

depicted on the PAM in EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

pink and boundaries are 

posted with permanent WARNING 

8.5” x 11” plastic signs. 

Temporary or daily clo- CLOSED AREA 

sures are depicted on DO NOT ENTER the PAM in red. 

VIOLATORS SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION 

3. Limited Access Areas are 

marked with a boundary 

of metal t-posts or trees marked with purple bands and are 

closed to all public access. Exception: If a numbered or established road or the FNST passes through one of these boundaries, it may be used to transit through these areas.

B� 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 visual representation of daily public access restrictions of otherwise open 

recreation areas, the Eglin NRO developed the PAM. The PAM 

is available at https://eglin.isportsman.net and all individuals must review the PAM prior to entry onto the Eglin Reservation. The 24-hour Eglin 

Information Line, (850) 882-0007, relays temporary closure information in 

the event the PAM is inoperable. 

The PAM is intended for recreational access planning, is automatically updated daily at regular intervals to reflect the current 

and three-day forecasted closures, and is subject to change 

without notice. Recreationists should therefore check the PAM in advance of planned activities, in addition to the morning of such activities 

to confirm access status. Temporary closures may or may 

not be physically 

blocked by gates, 

barricades, and/ 

or range personnel. All recreationists are expected 

to obey temporary 

closure signage, 

barricades, and/or 

range personnel instructions, regardless of the PAM closure status. Individuals found to be in violation 

of the PAM guidance are subject to Eglin outdoor recreation privilege 

suspension. 

C� Force Protection Condition (FPCON)� 

During periods of heightened 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 will reflect 

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

Information Line at (850) 882-0007. 

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. 

D� 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. Access time restrictions apply to hunters as well, 

regardless of check station check-in/out requirements. Exception: Campers with a valid camping permit accessing their designated campsite(s) may do so any time of day or night.

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E� Avenza Maps App� 

The Avenza Maps App is available for download on Apple and Android devices and allows users to navigate the Eglin Reservation using a PDF version of the Eglin Outdoor Recreation Map. This App shows 

your geo-referenced position on the Eglin Outdoor Recreation Map, allows you to manage waypoints, 

record tracks/trails, find coordinates, and plot photos. The NRO strongly recommends use of this App while 

recreating on the Eglin Reservation. 

To obtain the Avenza Maps App and Eglin Outdoor Recreation Map:

1. Go to www.avenzamaps.com or use your smart device’s app store to search for and download the Avenza

Maps App. 

2. Once downloaded, open the App and go to the “Store” (represented by a shopping cart icon). 

3. Search for “FY22 Eglin AFB: Outdoor Recreation, Hunting and Fishing Map (2021-2022)” or search “find maps around me” and download the appropriate map. 

4. Once downloaded, the map will remain immediately accessible in your “My Maps” list within the Avenza Maps App.

Section 9� Regulation Violations 

The rules and regulations contained in this Handbook are Eglin AFB policy as established by the Installation Commander in accordance with AFMAN 32-7003 and are enforceable pursuant to 18 United States Code-Statute 1382, 10 United States Code-Statute 

2671, 16 United States Code, 50 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Florida Statutes (FS). 

Violation 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 suspend or revoke outdoor recreation privileges for any user. Such suspension of outdoor recreation privileges is administered via Eglin’s Notice of Violation and Administrative Action (NOVAA) 

policy, and is independent of any judicial or punitive actions levied by state or federal entities. Suspension periods for all citations issued are subject to 

administrative review and suspension lengths may be increased for repeat offenders. Only the NOVAA Committee can reduce or rescind NOVAA citations. 

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 and regulations. 

Before entering the Eglin Reservation, ALL INDIVIDUALS are 

responsible for: 

1. Acquiring the appropriate permit(s) to authorize recreation as

intended. 

2. Reading and understanding Eglin-specific regulations as outlined in this Handbook. 

3. Checking the PAM daily for access restrictions. 

After entering the Eglin Reservation, ALL INDIVIDUALS are responsible for: 

1. Knowing your location at all times while on the Eglin Reservation. 

2. Following all instructions by on-the-ground signage and range 

personnel. 

Chargeable violations and associated suspension lengths can 

be found in the NOVAA Charge Booklet available at https://eglin.isportsman.net under the “Rules/Regulations” tab by clicking 

“Violations/Penalties”. 

All commercial enterprise and fundraising activities are prohibited 

on Eglin property without specific authorization from the Installation Commander. 

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Section 10� Vehicle Regulations 

A� Accident Reporting� 

All hunting and motor vehicle accidents on the Eglin Reservation must be reported as soon as possible to Eglin Security 

Forces at (850) 882-2000. Motor vehicles involved in accidents 

should not be moved until the investigating officer arrives, unless the vehicle is creating a safety hazard.

B� Prohibited Vehicles/Equipment� 

While on the Eglin Reservation it is prohibited to possess or use: 

• ATVs and UTVs 

• Low speed vehicles (LSVs) 

• Off-road vehicles (ORVs) 

• Golf carts

• Non-street-legal vehicles 

• Vehicles without a muffler

• sUAS (small Unmanned Aerial Systems or “drones”) 

C� Speed Limits� 

The maximum allowable speed for any motor vehicle on the 

Eglin Reservation is 45 mph on paved roads 

and 35 mph on unpaved roads, unless otherwise posted. Regardless of posted speed 

limit, vehicles shall not be driven at a speed 

greater than that which is reasonable and 

prudent under existing road, weather, vehicle, 

and traffic conditions (as determined by law 

enforcement personnel). The maximum speed 

limit when passing personnel training/working on or near roadways is 

10 mph, regardless of the location. 

D� Vehicle Operation� 

Motor vehicle operation on the Eglin Reservation must comply 

with state traffic laws, safe driving practices, and licensing requirements. 

1. Improper, careless, reckless, and/or destructive driving behavior is prohibited; both the operator and passenger(s) are subject to punitive action and/or Eglin outdoor recreation privilege 

suspension/revocation. 

2. Vehicles are restricted to numbered or well-established roads 

(as determined by law enforcement personnel). Numbered 

roads are posted at intersections on three-foot high posts with 

three-inch aluminum numbers and amber reflectors.

3. Driving on unestablished roads or roads posted as “Closed” 

is prohibited. The use of a vehicle in an “off-road” manner is

prohibited. 

4. The following are examples of areas that are closed to vehicles: MUs closed to vehicular traffic (as indicated by the PAM 

and area signage), closed roads, wildlife food plots, active or 

inactive clay/sand borrow pits, reforestation areas, wetlands, 

erosion control sites, trails, dams, fire breaks, and waterbodies.

Stream Crossing Exceptions: Stream/creek crossing is allowable only at low water crossings on RR454, RR354, RR356, and

RR433. The low water crossing on RR632 at Lightwood Knot

Creek is CLOSED to motorized vehicles.

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

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

exit the MUs at locations designated on the current Outdoor 

Recreation, Hunting, and Freshwater Fishing Regulations Map. 

Entering or exiting through any other location is prohibited. 

7. All motorcycle riders must wear an appropriate helmet, eye 

protection, long sleeves, long pants or chaps, over-the-ankle 

foot protection, reflective gear, and gloves in accordance with

AFI 91-207. 

8. Parked vehicles shall not disrupt military training or impede the 

passage of vehicles on any road or trail, or block any bridge, 

boat ramp, fire break, or gate (regardless of gate condition).

E� Travel Corridors� 

Travel corridors are open to individuals with a valid Eglin recreation permit. Exception: All travel corridors are CLOSED to through

traffic if signage, barricades, or range personnel preclude access.

1. Open Area Travel Corridors. The following range roads (RR) are 

open travel corridors when adjacent TTAs are closed: 

• RR211 (west of SR 85 to SR 87) 

• RR236 (from Lewis Turner Blvd. to RR211) 

2. Closed Area Travel Corridors. The following roads are open travel 

corridors through permanently closed areas. Stopping or detouring along these routes is prohibited except for emergencies: 

• RR213 (from RR257 southwest to RR747). All weapons 

must be unloaded (if modern firearm, chamber and magazine must be empty; if muzzleloader, breach plug nipple must be uncapped) and fully encased when traveling 

through the closed area travel corridor on RR213. 

• RR487 (during General Gun Season dates only)

3. Seasonal Travel Corridors. The following roads are open travel 

corridors ONLY during specific seasons as outlined below:

• RR499 (during General Gun Season dates only)

• Portions of RR600E (during General Gun Season dates only)

• RR685 south of RR234 (during established hunting seasons 

only). 

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Section 11� Outdoor Recreation Regulations 

All state and federal laws and regulations apply to the Eglin Reservation, unless specifically addressed otherwise within this Handbook. The following regulations apply to all recreational activities conducted on the Eglin Reservation. 

A� Air Guns, Airsoft, & Paintball� 

1. Spring-operated or air-powered guns that DO NOT utilize a

pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) delivery system and are chambered in .177 caliber only may be used year-round for target 

practice. Youth (15 YOA and under) must be under direct adult 

(21 YOA or older) supervision. 

2. Use of Airsoft and paintball guns is prohibited, except as allowed at the Hurlburt Skeet Range. See Section 5 for additional 

information regarding utilization of the Hurlburt Skeet Range. 

B� Alcohol & Controlled Substances� 

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

the Eglin Reservation. 

2. Possession of controlled substances (including prescribed medicinal marijuana) and/ 

or drug paraphernalia is EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE prohibited. 

CONSUMPTION 3. No one shall be in possession or under the in- OR

fluence of alcohol and/ POSSESSION 

or controlled substances OF ALCOHOL WITHIN 100 YDS 

while in actual posses- OF THIS AREA IS PROHIBITED 

By Order of Installation Commander sion of a gun or bow on 

Eglin AFB. 

4. Certain areas on the Eglin Reservation are alcohol free yearround and are clearly designated with signage. Alcohol-free 

areas include the following locations: 

• Turkey Hen Flats, south of the Shoal River on SR 85 

• White Point Recreation Area 

• RR211 at Boiling Creek Bridge 

• RR233 at Turkey Creek Bridge (Hippie Hole) 

• RR234 at Live Oak and Turtle Creek bridges 

C� Bicycling on the Eglin Reservation� 

1. Safety helmets are required at all times while cycling. 

2. Cyclists shall not ride more than two abreast on trails or roadways. 

3. Bicycles are restricted to numbered or well-established roads 

(as determined by law enforcement personnel). Off-road (anywhere other than a numbered or well-established road) bike 

riding is restricted to the designated Timberlake Mountain Bike 

Area (MBA) or Rocky Creek MBA only. 

4. Development or construction of new trails is prohibited without 

specific approval from the NRO.

5. For maps of the Timberlake MBA or Rocky Creek MBA visit 

https://eglin.isportsman.net. 

6. Pedal-assist (Pedelec) bicycles with an electric ‘helper’ motor that 

engages only while pedaling are allowed. 

7. Bicycles with an electric motor that engages to propel the bicycle independent of pedaling (via an external throttle control or other mechanism) are prohibited. 

8. Bicycles that are capable of switching modes from Pedelec to independent throttle control are prohibited. 

D� Cultural Sites & Artifacts� 

Searching for or removing artifacts from the Eglin Reservation, 

without special authority, is prohibited under the Archaeological Resource Protection Act, 16 USC § 470ee-47off. Call Eglin 

Cultural Resources at (850) 882-8459 for additional information. 

E� Disorderly Conduct/Noise� 

Disturbance of the peace or other disorderly conduct on the 

Eglin Reservation is prohibited. Noise-producing devices (e.g., 

generators, audio devices including radios, televisions, and 

musical instruments) shall not be operated in a manner that 

disturbs other persons. 

F� Diving Restriction� 

Diving from any bank, stump, platform, bridge, culvert, or 

swinging rope, into any waterbody (stream, creek, river, or 

pond) on the Eglin Reservation is prohibited. 

G� Structures� 

Construction of any type of structure on the Eglin Reservation 

is prohibited without specific approval from the NRO.

H� Dumping, Littering, & Polluting� 

Private or commercial littering, dumping, or disposing of any 

kind of material on Eglin Reservation land or in waterbodies is 

prohibited. 

I� Fireworks� 

Use or possession of fireworks on any portion of the Eglin Reservation is prohibited. 

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J� Geocaching� 

Geocaches and related activities are permitted in areas open 

to public access. Established geocaches must: 

1. Be above ground. Disturbing soil to 

bury items or containers is prohibited. 

2. Contain the owner’s contact information or current Eglin Reservation permit 

number. 

3. Not result in defacement of property International (whether natural or man-made) in order Geocaching to provide a hiding place for a clue or Symbol logging method. 

4. Not result in driving nails or other metal objects into trees. 

5. Be removed if not actively maintained at least once annually. 

K� Government Property� 

The disturbance, defacement, destruction, or removal of any 

government property on the Eglin Reservation is prohibited. 

L� Horseback Riding� 

When bringing horses onto the Eglin Reservation, the following 

must be observed: 

1. All youth under 16 YOA must wear a helmet (Nicole’s Law). 

2. All horseback riders must carry proof of current negative Coggins Test result for all horses brought onto the Eglin Reservation. 

3. Horseback riding is permitted on named, numbered, or well-established roads only. Riding off-road, cross-country, or on any

unestablished road (as determined by Law Enforcement personnel) is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the NRO.

M� Choctaw Bowmen Archery Range� 

The Choctaw Bowmen Archery Range is currently closed. 

Please check https://eglin.iSportsman.net periodically for status 

updates. 

N� Interference with Eglin Reservation 

Activities� 

It is prohibited to interfere or disturb: 

• Any individual(s) engaged in official business or authorized

activity. 

• Military personnel engaged in testing or training activities. 

• Any individual engaged in a permitted recreational activity, 

including hunting or fishing. Hunter harassment of any kind 

will not be tolerated. 

O� Boating, Canoeing, 

Kayaking, & Paddleboarding� 

Boating, canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding is allowed 

on all Eglin waterbodies with a valid Recreation/Fishing permit, 

unless posted as closed to such activity. Recreationists should 

inspect all vessels and trailers prior to use to limit introduction 

of invasive aquatic plants (e.g., water hyacinth, hydrilla, etc.) 

into Eglin waterbodies. Trolling motors are allowed. Information 

and maps for popular paddling trails can be found at https:// 

eglin.isportsman.net. State of Florida boating regulations apply to all Eglin Reservation waterbodies, in addition to the following Eglin-specific

restrictions: 

1. Use of gasoline internal combustion engines is prohibited on 

all Eglin Reservation waterbodies. 

2. Vessels with outboard motors may be launched provided motors are secured out of the water and remain unstarted. 

3. The use of all Jet Ski type watercraft on any waterbody within

the Eglin Reservation boundary is prohibited. 

4. Launching vessels by trailer is allowed at established boat 

launches only (see Section 21). 

Note: Most boat ramps are primitive and may not be able to 

accommodate large vessels. 

P� Metal Detectors� 

The use or possession of metal detectors is prohibited on all 

portions of the Eglin Reservation. 

Q� Plant & Tree Protection� 

The removal, destruction, injury, or killing of any plant/tree on 

the Eglin Reservation is prohibited, except as specifically authorized. Berry picking (except for palmetto berries) is allowed; 

a Recreation Permit is required. 

Red-cockaded woodpecker cavity trees are designated with a 

white painted ring or white metal band. Climbing or disturbing 

the area within 50 feet of these trees (including use of ground 

blinds and deer stands) is prohibited. 

R� Wildlife Protection� 

Except as specifically authorized by permit or license the feeding, removal, capture, destruction, harassment, injury, or killing 

of any wildlife or freshwater fish (including their nests or eggs) 

on the Eglin Reservation is prohibited. This includes ALL species of snakes, as well as the following: 

1. The gopher tortoise is a protected species in the State of Florida. No person shall take, attempt to take, pursue, hunt, harass, 

capture, possess, sell or transport any gopher tortoise (live or 

dead) or parts thereof or their eggs, or molest, damage, or destroy their burrows (Ch. 68A-27, F.A.C.). 

2. Fox squirrels are protected species in the State of Florida. The 

taking or possession of a live or dead fox squirrel is prohibited 

(Ch. 68A-27, F.A.C.). 

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Section 12� Camping Regulations 

Any person or group camping on the Eglin Reservation is required to have a valid Eglin Camping Permit. All campsites on the Eglin 

Reservation provide primitive camping opportunities only. 

A� Camping Permit� 

1. Camping on the Eglin Reservation for longer than 14 consecutive days is prohibited. Individual(s) 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. The NRO may issue an extension 

under certain circumstances on a case-specific basis.

2. Campsites must be vacated no later than 11:00 A.M. on the 

date the camping permit expires. 

B� Camping Areas & Access� 

Camping is permitted at designated campsites only. Campers 

with a valid camping permit may access their campsites outside of designated Eglin Reservation entry/exit times. 

C� Campfires, Warming Fires, & Grills� 

1. Campfires or warming fires are only authorized in designated

camping areas with a valid Camping Permit. 

2. All fires must be contained in stoves, grills, fireplaces, or fire

rings. 

3. Only combustible materials may be burned (no plastics, glass, 

metal, or wood containing metal). 

4. Individuals with a valid Camping Permit are authorized to collect down and dead firewood within the immediate vicinity of

their campsite without having to purchase a Firewood Permit. 

5. Campfires shall not be left unattended and all fires must be

completely extinguished prior to leaving campsites. 

6. During periods of drought or high wildfire risk the NRO may

temporarily ban the use of campfires. Customers will be made

aware of such restrictions when purchasing Camping Permits. 

D� Quiet Period� 

A “quiet period” will be maintained at all campsite locations 

from 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. Disorderly conduct/noise regulations outlined in Section 11 apply to all campsites. 

E� Refuse Dumping, Littering, & 

Human Waste� 

Dumping or draining of refuse or waste from campers, trailers, 

or any other type of vehicle is prohibited. Recreationists are 

responsible for providing their own portable latrines and disposing of human waste properly. All campers are expected to 

remove all garbage/waste generated (i.e., practice Leave No 

Trace protocol). 

F� Pets� See Section 16. 

G� Storing Game� 

Individuals storing harvested game and/or fish at their campsite must comply with the possession limit and carcass labeling 

regulations outlined in FWC’s current Florida Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, and Saltwater Fishing Regulations Handbooks. 

H� Weapons in Camping Areas� 

During established hunting seasons ONLY, individuals with 

valid camping and hunting permits are authorized to possess 

unloaded and encased hunting weapons. 

1. Hunters camping on the Eglin Reservation may enter with unloaded legal hunting weapons on the day preceding the opening day of any season in which guns or bows are permitted 

(provided those weapons remain fully encased until the following day). 

2. All weapons must be removed from the Eglin Reservation within one day following the closing day of the season. 

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Section 13� Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) 

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is the official administrator of the FNST. The trail meanders 1,584 miles 

across the State of Florida. Eglin AFB is proud to host a 70-mile section of the trail. The Eglin Reservation 

portion of the trail is not continuous, but broken into sections. 

A� Florida Trail Association (FTA)� 

The FTA, in coordination with the NRO, maintains the Eglin portions of the FNST. Information and supplemental maps are available at https://eglin.isportsman.net under the “Outdoor Recreation” tab by clicking on 

“Hiking” or at Eglin trailhead kiosks. For FTA information call (352) 378-8823 or visit https://www.floridatrail.

org. 

B� Public Access Map (PAM)� 

ALL hikers are responsible for checking the PAM before entering the Eglin Reservation. Mission closures (depicted as RED) 

may prevent hiker access to the FNST. The two sections below are exempt from the PAM closures, provided they are not 

blocked by signage, range personnel, or barriers. 

1. The FNST on the east side of the Eglin Reservation (Walton 

County) traveling through the Brier Creek East MU is an open 

travel corridor. 

2. The FNST traveling through the portion of the Choctaw West 

MU west of SR 87 (Santa Rosa County) is an open travel corridor. 

C� FNST Thru-Hikers� 

Hikers whose journey begins or ends 50+ miles from the Eglin 

Reservation boundary are eligible for a free Thru-Hiker Permit. 

See Section 5 for more information. 

D� FNST Day Users� 

Hikers whose journey begins or ends less than 50 miles from 

the Eglin Reservation boundary must have a valid Eglin permit 

to use the trail. 

E� Camping on the FNST� 

Day users staying overnight along the trail will also need a 

Camping Permit, acquired from the NRO. Thru-Hikers staying 

overnight along the trail have their camping permit included in 

the Thru-Hiker permit. Camping along the trail is permitted only 

at designated campsites. 

F� FNST Dog Use� 

Dogs are permitted on the FNST corridor but must be kept under physical restraint at all times. 

G� Trail Prohibitions� 

Motorized vehicles, bicycles (of any kind), and horses are prohibited on the FNST. 

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H� Hunting Seasons� 

Hikers are strongly encouraged to wear a daylight fluorescent 

orange vest or similar highly visible outer garment during established hunting seasons. Hikers should be aware that during 

hunting seasons hunters may be encountered on or near the 

FNST and hunting dogs may be encountered in the Choctaw 

MUs during certain seasons. 

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Section 14� Eglin Public Beach Access 

Eglin manages four miles of beach on Santa Rosa Island available for public use from sunrise to sunset. See Section 5 for permit requirements. 

A� Beach Access Points� 

Beach access on the south side of Hwy 98 is limited to foot 

travel only from designated entry points (Princess Beach, Matterhorn, and Airman’s Beach). DoD-affiliated personnel and 

their guests may also access the beach at the Eglin Beach Park 

(south side of Hwy 98 across from the Coast Guard Station). 

For additional information about the Eglin Beach Park, call the 

Eglin Outdoor Recreation Center at (850) 882-5058. 

B� Beach Prohibitions� 

The following are prohibited on ALL Eglin beaches: 

• Entering areas posted as closed 

• Camping 

• Fires 

• Glass containers

• Fireworks 

• Pets (in accordance with Okaloosa County Ordinance No. 

77-19, Section 6) 

• Walking on sand dunes or vegetation 

• Picking vegetation of any type 

C� Injured Wildlife� 

Please report all injured or dead wildlife to the NRO at (850) 

882-4165 or 4166. 

D� Leave No Trace Protocol� 

All beach users are expected to take personal belongings and 

any garbage with them when they leave the beach. Failure to 

do so may result in citation and/or recreation privilege suspension in accordance with the littering prohibition outlined in Section 11. All personal possessions left on the beach from sunset 

until sunrise are subject to removal and disposal. 

E� Sea Turtles and Shorebirds� 

All sea turtles and shorebirds are protected by the Endangered 

Species Act, State of Florida, and/or the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Beach users should be aware of posted sea turtle and 

shorebird nesting areas and NEVER enter or disturb these areas; doing so is prohibited and carries stiff penalties. If you 

encounter adult or hatchling sea turtles, please call the NRO at 

(850) 882-4165 or 4166. 

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Section 15� Fishing Regulations 

All individuals (16 YOA or older) using or possessing fishing gear on the Eglin Reservation must have a valid Eglin permit that allows 

fishing (not required when fishing on Eglin Main Base and Hurlburt Field waterbodies), as well as applicable state fishing license(s). 

All State of Florida regulations governing freshwater and saltwater fishing apply to the Eglin Reservation unless specifically addressed otherwise within this Handbook. Refer to FWC’s Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing Regulations Handbooks for resident and 

non-resident license requirements and exemptions. 

A� Pond Access & Catch-and-Release 

Areas� 

All waterbodies within open areas are available to fishing unless posted otherwise. Specific regulations may be posted at 

certain ponds and shall be adhered to along with regulations 

outlined in this Handbook. Table 15.1 outlines pond location 

and size, and specifies ponds restricted to catch-and-release 

only and those open to DoD-affiliated personnel and their escorted guests only. 

B� Creel Limits� 

Daily creel limits are in accordance with state regulations except that channel catfish are limited to five of any size per angler. Table 15.2 outlines special daily creel limits for Duck and 

Indigo Ponds (all creel limits are per angler). 

C� Gigging� 

In accordance with state regulations, frogs and non-game fish 

may be gigged year-round in all Eglin Reservation waterbodies 

that are open to fishing during authorized entry/exit hours.

D� Trotlines, Bush Hooks, & Allowable 

Methods of Fishing� 

All State of Florida regulations governing allowable methods of 

take for saltwater and freshwater fish apply to Eglin AFB waterbodies except that trotlines and bush hooks are prohibited 

on all Eglin Reservation waterbodies regardless of the target 

species. 

Table 15.1. Eglin Lakes and Ponds 

Pond Name TTA Location Acreage Pond Name TTA Location Acreage 

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

College Pond K-21 28 Lower Memorial Lake 2 Eglin Main 40 

Crain Pond I-25 3 Upper Memorial Lake 1, 2 Eglin Main 23 

Duck Pond 3 I-7 30 Speck Pond J-20 7 

Hurlburt Lake 1, 2, 4 Hurlburt Main 22 Roberts Pond H-6 8 

Indigo Pond 3 J-25 6 Timberlake Pond G-32 10 

Jacks Lake 1, 2 Eglin Main 21 Weekly Pond 1, 2 Eglin Main 6 

1 Catch-and-release only 3 Special creel limits apply 2 Restricted to DOD-affiliated personnel and their escorted guests 4 Bank fishing prohibited

Table 15.2. Special Duck and Indigo Ponds

Creel Limits 

Species Limit Minimum Length 

Panfish* 10 8 Inches

Largemouth Bass 1 24 Inches

*Includes: bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, warmouth, and flier.

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Section 16� Dog Possession & Use 

A� General Dog Regulations� 

All general dog regulations apply to non-hunting and hunting dogs alike. 

1. Dog Tag/Collar Requirements. Air Force regulations require that all dogs on the Eglin Reservation have proof of 

current rabies vaccination and an identification tag (bearing name and address of owner) attached to the collar.

2. Authorized Pet Areas & Pet Supervision. Pets are allowed in the Sikes and Choctaw MUs and in specific recreation

areas as outlined in Table 16.1. For purposes other than hunting or deer dog training (during established season and 

training dates only), dogs are allowed, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times. 

3. Pet Waste. Dog owners are responsible for removal of their pet’s waste. 

4. Designated Swimming Areas. Pets are prohibited at designated swimming areas and adjacent shorelines (see Section 21). 

5. Florida National Scenic Trail. Dogs are permitted on the FNST corridor but must be kept under physical restraint at all times. 

6. Hunting Dog Awareness. Recreationists may encounter free-running hunting dogs during designated hunting seasons. 

7. Wildlife Protection. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest wildlife during any period or in any area in 

which hunting with dogs is prohibited. 

B� Hunting Dog Regulations� 

See MU-specific regulations for hunting dog use. A Deer Dog Stamp is required to participate in deer dog 

training, or when hunting deer or hogs with the aid of dogs during the General Gun Season (see Section 5). 

The taking or pursuing of deer, wild hog, 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 includes Global Positioning System 

(GPS) or telemetry-based tracking collars. Tracking and behavior control collars are only required for dogs 

that are actively pursuing legal game (i.e., not required for non-hunting dogs stored in vehicles or dog boxes). 

Hunters are reminded that collar, handheld unit, and/or battery failure are not acceptable excuses for illegal dog behavior and 

may result in recreation permit suspension. 

1. Retrieving Hunting Dogs. Lost hunting dog(s) may be retrieved in dog hunting areas until 8:00 P.M. during the General Gun and Deer Dog Training seasons, but guns must be unloaded and encased when retrieving dogs after 

legal shooting hours. Possession of a gun and/or dog(s) while attempting to retrieve dog(s) in Stalk or Archery 

Areas is prohibited. Retrieving dogs from closed areas is prohibited. Retrieval of unauthorized dogs from the Jackson and Brier Creek MUs must be coordinated with check station attendant prior to entry/exit. 

2. Training Bird Dogs. Bird dogs may be trained year-round with the aid of a blank pistol using blank cartridges and 

pigeons as training aids at the Sikes Unit Bird Dog Training Area (adjacent to Field 4) and Timberlake Dove Fields 

only (prohibited at the Cobbs Overrun Bird Dog Training Area). 

3. Transporting Hunting Dogs. Hunting dogs may be transported through stalk hunting areas without stopping or 

detouring on the following: 

• RR211 (east of SR 85) to the intersection of RR207 (access to private land) 

• RR211 (west of SR 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 

4. Downed Game. 

a. Hunters may return to any MU with a single dog on a leash to track/retrieve wounded game. A dog may 

not be brought into stalk areas in anticipation of use. Persons in possession of a dog for the purposes of 

tracking downed game may be required to show proof of a wounded animal. 

b. Hunters may possess a weapon (as authorized by season type) while tracking the wounded animal (during

legal shooting hours only). 

c. The pursuit of a downed animal must be terminated in time to exit the Eglin Reservation by the established exit time. 

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Table 16.1. Pet 

Allowance by

Recreation Area 

Recreation Area Pets 

Allowed? 

1. Anderson Pond YES 

2. Basin Bayou 

East YES 

3. Bay Flats NO 

4. Blue Springs NO 

5. Boiling Creek NO 

6. Carr Landing YES 

7. College Pond YES 

8. Duck Pond YES 

9. Eglin Beach Park NO 

10. Goodin Bridge NO 

11. Hippie Hole NO 

12. Hurlburt Skeet 

Range NO 

13. Indigo Pond YES 

14. Jacks Lake YES 

15. Jr. Walton Pond YES 

16. Kepner Primitive 

Campsite YES 

17. Little Gin Hole NO 

18. Live Oak Creek NO 

19. Mason Landing YES 

20. Metts Bluff NO 

21. Roberts Pond NO 

22. Rocky Creek NO 

23. Rocky Creek 

MBA YES 

24. Santa Rosa 

Beach Access NO 

25. Speck Pond YES 

26. Timberlake MBA YES 

27. Timberlake Pond YES 

28. Turkey Hen Flats NO 

29. Upper & Lower 

Memorial YES 

30. Weaver River YES 

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Section 17� Hunting Regulations 

All State of Florida and federal regulations relating to hunting on a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) shall apply to the Eglin Reservation unless specifically addressed otherwise within this Handbook. 

1. All individuals 16 YOA or older utilizing the Eglin Reservation while in possession of a hunting device must have the proper Eglin, state,

and federal permits, stamps, and/or licenses. 

2. Youth under 16 YOA are not required to purchase most Eglin permits, but must hunt under the supervision of an adult (21 YOA or older) 

who holds a valid Eglin hunting permit. Exception: Youth (6-15 YOA) participating in the Youth Hunt Weekend and Phase 1 dove field

hunts are required to purchase a Youth Hunt Weekend Permit or Timberlake Daily Dove Field Permit, respectively.

In addition to the specific regulations listed below, all hunters are expected to carefully review the current Florida Hunting Regulations Handbook available at https://myfwc.com/hunting/regulations/. 

A� Antler Point Restriction (APR)� 

Eglin APR & Definitions: Choctaw, East River, Eglin Main, Metts, Roberts Pond, Sikes, and Toms Creek MUs

Antlered deer must have 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 deer (except spotted fawn) have no antlers or have antlers less than 5 inches in length. 

Eglin APR & Definitions: Brier Creek and Jackson MUs

Antlered deer must have at least 4 points (1 inch or more in length) on one side OR have a main beam length of 14 inches or more. 

Antlerless deer (except spotted fawn) have no antlers or have antlers less than 5 inches in length. 

B� Deer Harvest� 

1. The annual FWC statewide bag limit for white-tailed deer is five

deer per hunter, of which no more than two may be antlerless 

(see table in Section 18). 

2. All individuals harvesting deer (including those exempt from 

State of Florida hunting license requirements) must (Step 1) LOG 

their harvested deer prior to moving it from the point of harvest, 

and (Step 2) REPORT the harvested deer within 24 hours following harvest (see Appendix 1). 

3. All deer harvested on the Eglin Reservation count towards a 

hunter’s annual statewide bag limit and must be reported in 

accordance with FWC guidelines (see Appendix 1). 

4. The daily limit for deer is two per hunter. The possession limit 

for deer is four per hunter. 

5. Youth hunters (under 16 YOA) may harvest one antlered deer 

annually that does not meet the Eglin APR as part of their five

deer annual limit. 

C� Wild Hogs� 

Wild hogs can carry a number of diseases (e.g., Brucellosis, 

Tularemia, etc.), some of which can be transmitted to humans 

and dogs. However, when handled and prepared properly the 

potential for human infection is extremely low. Hog hunters are 

reminded to use caution when handling and processing wild 

hogs: 

1. Avoid direct contact unless actively processing harvested hogs. 

2. Wear rubber gloves and eye protection when processing/butchering. 

3. Do not process hogs that appear sickly. 

4. Wash hands thoroughly and disinfect tools after processing. 

5. Cook meat thoroughly (160°F minimum internal temperature). 

For additional information visit https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/diseases_of_feral_swine_brochure.pdf. 

D� Age Requirement for Weapon 

Possession� 

Individuals under 16 YOA may not be in possession of a weapon 

unless under the direct supervision of an adult (21 YOA or older). 

E� Hunter Safety Course� 

1. Anyone born on or after 1 June 1975 must complete a hunter

safety course before purchasing a hunting license, which enables him or her to hunt independent of adult supervision. 

2. Youth (under 16 YOA) may hunt without having completed a 

hunter safety course, but only under the direct supervision of 

an adult (21 YOA or older) who has a valid hunting license and 

has taken a hunter safety course. 

3. Individuals 16 YOA or older who have not completed a hunter 

safety course can use a mentoring exemption enabling them 

to purchase a state license and hunt under the supervision of a 

mentoring adult (21 YOA or older). 

4. Individuals needing proof of hunter safety course completion 

can print a duplicate certification card at https://public.myfwc. 

com/hgm/huntersafety/student.aspx. 

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F� Bait Restriction� 

No one shall possess, place, expose, or distribute any bait intended to attract wildlife. Bait is considered corn, wheat, grain, 

or other food substance including salt and mineral licks. Scents 

(e.g., doe urine) are not considered bait. 

G� Check Station Requirements� 

All individuals (including non-hunting recreationists) entering the 

Jackson and Brier Creek MUs must check in/out at the check 

station (when manned) and present printed copies of Eglin 

permits/stamps. Hunters must also present printed copies of 

all applicable state and federal hunting licenses/stamps and 

check all harvested game. All individuals must be checked out 

and off the Eglin Reservation by the established Reservation 

exit time for that day. Check Station hours are two hours before 

sunrise until two hours after sunset. Exception: During the Youth

and Spring Turkey seasons check stations close at 2:00 P.M.

H� Daylight Fluorescent Orange� 

All hunters (and accompanying non-hunters) hunting any resident game species during the Early Muzzleloading, General 

Gun, Youth Hunt, Small Game, and Late Primitive Weapon Seasons must wear a minimum of 500 square inches of daylight 

fluorescent orange material as an outer garment (coat or vest) 

above the waistline. Part of these 500 square inches can include head covering, but head covering alone is insufficient. 

Exception: This requirement does not apply when hunting in an Archery Area, during Early Archery or Spring Turkey Seasons (in any

MU), or when hunting migratory birds.

I� Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST)� 

Hunters should be aware the FNST crosses through portions of 

the Eglin Reservation. This is a very active trail and hikers are 

encouraged, but not required, to wear daylight florescent orange (or similar brightly colored) outer garments during hunting 

seasons. All hunters are responsible for identifying their target 

and background prior to shooting. 

J� Weapon Possession� 

1. Concealed carry (even with a valid CCW permit) on the Eglin 

Reservation is prohibited. 

2. Non-hunting Season. Possession of any type of hunting weapon 

outside of Eglin-specific hunting seasons is prohibited. Exception: Individuals accessing the Hurlburt Skeet Range and Choctaw Bowmen Archery Range (see Section 5).

3. Hunting Seasons. Possession of legal hunting weapons are permitted only during designated Eglin hunting seasons. 

a. Archery Areas. Possession or use of any firearm or air gun

in an Eglin Archery Area or during the Early Archery Season is prohibited. Exception: Designated Archery Areas

allow shotguns and PCP air guns propelling a bolt or arrow during Spring Turkey Season.

b. Closed Areas. Possession or use of any hunting device in 

an Eglin Closed Area is prohibited. 

c. Hours Restriction. 

• Possession of a loaded weapon on the Eglin Reservation before/after legal shooting hours is prohibited. 

• Possession of a weapon (cased or uncased) on the 

Eglin Reservation two hours after sunset until two 

hours before sunrise is prohibited, except in designated camping areas during established hunting seasons with valid Camping Permit. 

K� Weapon Use� 

1. Weapons shall not be exhibited in a careless manner. 

2. Discharging of Weapons. 

a. The discharge of guns at anything other than legal game (i.e., 

target practice) is prohibited, except as allowed for non-PCP 

.177 caliber air rifles (see Section 11). Target practice and 

the random discharge of firearms have become increasing threats to the quality of the hunting experience and 

safety of other hunters and recreationists on the Eglin 

Reservation. 

b. Discharging of weapons or attempting to take game is 

prohibited: 

• Across, down, or within 50 yards of any numbered RR 

in stalk hunting areas. 

• Across, down, or within 50 yards of all paved or 

posted roads including RR204 (south of RR314) and 

RR213. 

• Within 200 yards of any structure, equipment, check 

station, campsite, or individuals engaged in official

business. 

L� Collecting/Releasing Wildlife� 

Collection, possession, transport, or releasing of any live wildlife on the Eglin Reservation is prohibited without authorization 

from the Installation Commander, except for the following: 

• Pigeons and pen-raised northern bobwhite may be transported and released for use in accordance with specific MU

regulations. 

• Pen-raised northern bobwhite may be released and taken 

by shotgun during the Small Game Season in the Sikes and

Choctaw MUs only, provided each individual or hunting 

party possesses a Daily Released Quail Permit and proof 

(including the name and address of the vendor and date 

of purchase) that quail were purchased within the past 90 

days from a game farm licensed by the FWC or another 

state. Daily Released Quail Permits are available free of 

charge from the FWC at https://gooutdoorsflorida.com. 

M� Abandoning Domestic Animals� 

No domesticated animal may be transported onto the Reservation and intentionally abandoned. 

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N� Game Sex Evidence� 

The head and evidence of sex may not be removed from the 

carcass of any deer or turkey while on the Eglin Reservation. 

Deer or turkey may be dismembered in the field or camp if tags 

are attached to each portion identifying the date, location of 

harvest, name, address, and hunting license number of the person who harvested the animal(s). These tags must be readily 

traceable to the portion of the animal having sex identification.

O� Methods of Take Guidance� 

1. Hunting with full automatic firearms, centerfire semi-automatic

rifles having a magazine capable of holding more than 5 rounds,

explosive or drug-injecting devices and set guns is prohibited. 

2. Hunting deer with rimfire or non-expanding, full metal jacket

(military ball) ammunition is prohibited. 

3. Hunting deer with air guns is prohibited, except pre-charged 

pneumatic (PCP) air guns propelling a bolt, arrow or bullet .30 

caliber or larger are allowed. 

4. Arrows or bolts used for taking deer or turkey must utilize

broadheads with minimum width of 7/8-inches. 

5. Hunting turkey with air guns is prohibited, except PCP air guns 

propelling a bolt or arrow are allowed. 

6. For hunting non-migratory game, only shotguns, rifles, pistols,

air guns, bows, crossbows or falconry may be used. 

7. For hunting migratory game, only shotguns, bows, crossbows 

or falconry may be used. Shotguns shall not be larger than 10 

gauge and shall be incapable of holding more than 3 shells in 

the magazine and chamber combined. No person shall take

ducks, geese or coots while possessing shot (either shotshells 

or loose shot for muzzleloading) other than approved non-toxic

shot. Taking crows with crossbows is prohibited. 

8. Muzzleloading guns used for taking deer must be .30 caliber or

larger if firing a single bullet, or be 20 gauge or larger if firing 2

or more balls. 

9. Taking of spotted fawn, swimming deer or roosted turkey is 

prohibited. 

10. Taking or attempting to take any game with the aid of live decoys, recorded game calls or sounds, set guns, artificial light,

net, trap, snare, drug or poison is prohibited. Recorded calls 

and sounds may be used to hunt furbearers, wild hog and 

crows during established seasons. 

11. Taking or herding wildlife from any motorized vehicle, aircraft

or boat, which is under power is prohibited until power, and 

movement from that power, has ceased. 

12. Possession or use of buckshot and or slugs is prohibited 

during the Small Game Season.

13. “Archery equipment” includes compound bows, long bows, recurve 

bows, and crossbows. Crossbows may NOT be used during Early 

Archery and Late Primitive Weapons Seasons, or in Archery Areas 

without a Persons with Disabilities Crossbow Permit from the FWC. 

14. Archery Areas are restricted to use of archery equipment only during 

all seasons. Exception: Shotguns and PCP air guns propelling

a bolt or arrow may be used during Spring Turkey Seasons.

15. During Spring Turkey Season, shot size must be #2 or smaller.

16. Wild hog may only be taken using the methods of take allowable for game species during the season in which they 

are being hunted. The 5-round magazine capacity maximum

for semi-automatic centerfire rifles applies when hunting wild

hogs during the General Gun Season.

17. Hunting at night with a gun is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the NRO.

18. Use or possession of all foothold (including dog-proof raccoon 

traps) and body-gripping traps is prohibited unless specifically

authorized by the NRO.

P� Hunting Equipment� 

1. The term “gun” in this document refers to all shotguns, rifles, pistols, revolvers, air guns, gas guns, blow guns, bows, crossbows, or 

any other device mechanically propelling an arrow, spear, or other 

projectile. 

2. Eglin AFB is not responsible for hunting equipment that is left 

unattended on the Reservation. Such equipment includes, but 

is not limited to, tree stands, ground blinds, and game cameras. 

3. To prevent possible loss or damage, such equipment should 

be removed daily or when not in regular use. 

4. Driving a metal object into any tree or knowingly hunting from 

a tree in which a metal object has been driven is prohibited. 

However, temporary threaded or screw-in style tree stand 

steps are allowed but must be removed at the completion of 

the hunting season. 

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Section 18� Season Dates & Bag Limits 

The below seasons may not apply to all MUs. See Section 20 

for MU-specific season charts and hunting opportunities.

A� Pre-Season Scouting (07 Days) 

Dates: 16 – 22 Oct. 

Scouting Hours: Two hours before sunrise until two hours after sunset. 

Weapons: Prohibited. 

Legal to Take: Prohibited for all species. 

B� Early Archery Season (33 days) 

Dates: 23 Oct. – 24 Nov. (all MUs except the Sikes Unit) 

10 – 24 Nov. (Sikes Unit) 

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

Weapons: Archery equipment only (long, recurve, compound bows, 

and crossbows [see crossbow permit requirement in the Restrictions below]). 

Legal to Take: Antlered and antlerless deer, wild hog, gray squirrel, 

quail, rabbit, opossum, raccoon, beaver, coyote, armadillo, and 

skunk. 

Restrictions: The use or possession of firearms, air guns, and dogs 

is prohibited. Use of crossbows requires a Persons with Disabilities Crossbow Permit from the FWC. For more information visit 

https://myfwc.com/license/accessibility/ada-for-hunters/crossbow/. 

C� Deer Dog Training Season (07 days) 

Dates: Phase 1: 30 Oct. – 1 Nov. 

Phase 2: 06 – 09 Nov. 

Training Hours: 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after sunset. 

Weapons: .22 caliber rimfire pistol only (for dispatch of wild hog

when bayed by dogs). 

Legal to Take: Wild hog. 

D� General Gun Season (29 days) 

Dates: Phase 1: 25 – 28 Nov. 

Phase 2: 18 Dec. – 02 Jan 

Phase 3: 22 – 30 Jan. 

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

Weapons: Air guns, shotguns, centerfire and rimfire rifles and pistols, muzzleloading guns, and archery equipment.

Legal to Take: Antlered deer, wild hog, gray squirrel, quail, rabbit, 

opossum, raccoon, beaver, coyote, bobcat (Phases 2 and 3 only), 

armadillo, skunk, and migratory birds in season. 

Restrictions: See Section 17. 

E� Early Muzzleloading Gun Season 

(07 days) 

Dates: 04 – 10 Dec. 

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

Weapons: Muzzleloading guns only.

Legal to Take: Antlered deer, wild hog, gray squirrel, quail, rabbit, 

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

Restrictions: Use of archery equipment is prohibited. See also Section 17. 

F� Trapping Seasons (25 days) 

Dates: Phase 1: 18 Dec. – 02 Jan. 

Phase 2: 22 – 30 Jan. 

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

Weapons: .22 caliber rimfire pistol authorized. Live traps and snares

are permitted. 

Legal to Take: Otter, bobcat, opossum, raccoon, beaver, coyote, armadillo, and skunk. 

Restrictions: Traps must be checked at least once every 24 hours. 

Use or possession of all foothold (including dog-proof raccoon 

traps) and body-gripping traps is prohibited. Fox, mink, and weasels may not be trapped or possessed. 

G� Youth Weekend Hunt (02 days) 

Dates: 08 – 09 Jan. 

Age Requirement: 6 – 15 YOA (at time of hunt). 

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

Weapons: Air guns, shotguns, centerfire and rimfire rifles and pistols, muzzleloading guns, and archery equipment.

Legal to Take: Antlered or antlerless deer, wild hog, gray squirrel, 

quail, rabbit, opossum, raccoon, beaver, coyote, bobcat, armadillo, skunk, and migratory birds in season. 

Restrictions: Only one antlerless deer may be taken per youth utilizing the provided antlerless deer tag. Antlerless deer tags are only 

valid during Youth Weekend Hunt dates. 

H� Small Game Season (34 days) 

Dates: Phase 1: 03 – 18 Jan. 

Phase 2: 31 Jan. – 11 Feb. 

Phase 3: 22 – 27 Feb. 

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

Weapons: Air guns, shotguns, pistols, rimfire and muzzleloading

guns, and archery equipment. 

Legal to Take: Rabbit, gray squirrel, quail, raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, skunk, armadillo, and migratory birds in season. 

Restrictions: Hunting wild hog is prohibited. Use or possession of 

centerfire rifles, buckshot, and/or slugs is prohibited.

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I� Late Primitive Weapon Season (11 days) L� Migratory Bird Season 

Dates: 12 – 22 Feb. 

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

Weapons: Muzzleloading guns and archery equipment only (see 

restrictions below). 

Legal to Take: Antlered deer, wild hog, gray squirrel, quail, rabbit, 

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

Restrictions: Use of crossbows requires a Persons with Disabilities Crossbow Permit from the FWC. For more information visit 

https://myfwc.com/license/accessibility/ada-for-hunters/crossbow/. 

J� Youth Spring Turkey Season (02 days) 

Dates: 12 – 13 Mar. 

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

Weapons: Centerfire and muzzleloading shotguns, archery 

equipment, and PCP air guns (propelling an arrow or bolt only). 

Legal to Take: Gobblers and bearded turkey only.

Restrictions: Youth hunters must be between 6 - 15 YOA. Shot 

size must be #2 or smaller.

K� Spring Turkey Season (37 days) 

Dates: 19 Mar. – 24 Apr. 

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

Weapons: Centerfire and muzzleloading shotguns, archery 

equipment, and PCP air guns (propelling an arrow or bolt only). 

Legal to Take: Gobblers and bearded turkey only.

Restrictions: Shot size must be #2 or smaller.

Dates: As outlined in the current Florida Hunting Regulations 

Handbook. Note that not all MUs allow the hunting of migratory birds or 

vehicular access during the full suite of statewide dates. See MU-specific details in Section 20. Exception: During Phase 1 Dove Season dates, Timberlake Dove Fields are open to hunting on Saturdays and Wednesdays only.

Hunting Hours: 1⁄2 hour before sunrise until sunset. Exception:

During Phase 1 Dove Season, shooting hours are from noon until

sunset. 

Weapons: Only shotguns, bows, crossbows or falconry may be 

used. Shotguns shall not be larger than 10 gauge and shall 

be incapable of holding more than 3 shells in the magazine 

and chamber combined. No person shall take ducks, geese or 

coots while possessing shot (either shotshells or loose shot for 

muzzleloading) other than approved non-toxic shot.

Legal to Take: Refer to the current Florida Hunting Regulations 

Handbook for bag and possession limits. 

Restrictions: The use of shotguns in all Archery Only areas is 

prohibited. On Timberlake Dove Fields, only shotguns may be 

used. Taking crows with crossbows is prohibited. 

M� Furbearer Season (32 days) 

Dates: 15 May – 15 Jun. 

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

Weapons: .22 caliber rimfire pistol only.

Legal to Take: Raccoon, opossum, beaver, skunk, and coyote. 

Restrictions: Bobcat and fox may be chased but not taken or 

possessed. Chasing of deer is prohibited. 

Table 18. 2021–22 Daily, Possession, and Season Bag Limits 

Species Daily Limit Season Limit Possession Limit

Beaver, Raccoon, Skunk, Opossum, Coyote, Wild Hog, Nutria, 

and Armadillo

No Limit No Limit No Limit 

Deer 1 2 5 * 4

Dove 15 No Limit 45

Gray Squirrel 12 No Limit 24

Quail 2 12 No Limit 24

Rabbit 12 No Limit 24

Spring Turkey 1 2 2 

1 All deer harvested must be reported in accordance with FWC guidelines (see Section 17 or Appendix 1). 2 Bag limit applies to wild quail only. There is no bag/possession limit on harvest of released pen-raised quail.

*Only two of five deer annual limit may be antlerless.

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Section 19� Special Opportunity Hunts 

Table 19.1. 2021 22 Special Opportunity Hunt Schedule 

Special Opportunity Event Cost Application Period Hunt Dates Participants

7SFG(A) Area Archery Hunt* $50.00 01 – 30 Sept. 11 – 14 Nov. 32 

14 – 17 Jan. 32 

04 – 07 Feb. 32 

18 – 21 Feb. 32 

Mobility Impaired Hunt* $25.00 01 Sept. – 31 Dec. 05 – 06 Feb. 50 

Youth Lottery Hunt* $40.00 01 Sept. – 31 Dec. 12 – 13 Feb. 50 

Turkey Hunt* $40.00 01 Sept. – 15 Feb. 26 – 27 Mar. 22 

09 – 10 Apr. 22 

Youth Fishing Rodeo Free RSVP beginning 1 April 

2022 

23 Apr. 150 

24 Apr. 150 

Wild Hog Dog Hunt (Spring) $25.00 Authorization Form available at iSportsman or NRO29 Apr. – 01 May

13 – 15 May

N/A

*Participants selected by lottery drawing.

Additional information and applications available at https://eglin.isportsman.net and the NRO.

Note: Applications submitted by individuals with past or current NOVAAs will be reviewed for eligibility.

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Section 20� Management Unit (MU) Regulations & Maps 

Maps in this Handbook are provided as guides. 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 help further identify boundaries. 

If a closed area boundary changes mid-season it will be reflected on the PAM 

and a notice will be posted at https://eglin.isportsman.net. In the event permanent 

signage and the PAM are in conflict, the PAM should be considered as accurate. 

The NRO recommends downloading the Avenza Maps App to further orient oneself while on 

the Reservation (see Section 8). 

This section provides MU-specific regulations and maps for each of the 14 MUs 

on the Eglin Reservation. MUs are listed in alphabetical order. 

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Closed 

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A. Brier Creek East E. Choctaw North I. Jackson North M. Sikes

B. Brier Creek South F. Choctaw West J. Jackson South N. Toms Creek

C. Brier Creek West G. East River K. Metts

D. Choctaw East H. Eglin Main L. Roberts Pond

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D ~rier Creek Management Unit: See ~specific management unit regulations 

C]cs~ctaw Management Unit 

C]Closed to all public access 

__ Motorized vehicle access restricted 

to designated access points 

- Motorized vehicles prohibited 

➔ Vehicle access point 

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---- Road (unnumbered) 

X Closed Road 

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- Powerline 

- Streams 

Pond 

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FNST T railhead 

Ii] Game Check Station 

A� Brier Creek East Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 7,492 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: None. 

Public Access: Open only on weekends and Federal Holidays during 

designated hunting seasons specified in chart (see Section 18 for

season dates). The FNST is open to foot traffic year-round.

Vehicle Restrictions: Motorized vehicles may only enter and exit at 

the designated access points on RR208 @ RR201 and RR208 @ 

RR317. All other access is restricted to foot or bicycle traffic.

Preseason Scouting: Prohibited. 

Recreational Dogs: Prohibited. 

Hunting Dogs: Prohibited except when retrieving downed game (see 

Section 16). 

Check Station Requirements: All individuals are required to check in/ 

out of the Brier Creek Check Station when manned. All hunters 

must provide a paper copy of their Eglin permits and state license 

when checking in. Exception: FNST users are not required to check 

in/out at the check station. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. 

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

Restrictions: Organized deer drives prohibited. Antlered deer must

have at least 4 points on-one-side or 14-inch main beam. Migratory birds may only be hunted during statewide dates that coincide with other 

open seasons as specified in chart.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

Permits available at https://eglin.isportsman.net 

or at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4164 

Unit Seasons: 

Brier Creek East 

Preseason Scouting NO 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game NO 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES 

BRIER CREEK EAST 

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BRIER CREEK SOUTH 

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Brier Creek Manag,ement Unit: 

Dsee specific manag,ement 

unit r,egu1:auons 

Choctaw Manag:ement Unit 

DCllosed to al!I public access 

- M,otorized vehicles prohiibited 

-- Road (numbered) 

----- Road {unnU1mbered) 

X Olosed Road 

lt--lC Range Gate 

Powerline 

Streams 

Pond 

-+ Vehiclie acoess point 

B� Brier Creek South Management 

Unit� 

Unit Size: 5,251 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: None. 

Public Access: Open only on weekends and Federal Holidays during 

designated hunting seasons specified in chart (see Section 18 for

season dates). 

Preseason Scouting: Prohibited. 

Vehicle Restrictions: Motorized vehicles may only enter and exit at 

designated access point on RR370 @ RR208. All other access is 

restricted to foot or bicycle traffic.

Recreational Dogs: Prohibited. 

Hunting Dogs: Prohibited except when retrieving downed game (see 

Section 16). 

Check Station Requirements: All individuals are required to check in/ 

out of the Brier Creek Check Station when manned. All hunters must 

provide a paper copy of their Eglin permits and state license when checking 

in. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. 

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

Restrictions: Organized deer drives prohibited. Antlered deer must

have at least 4 points on-one-side or 14-inch main beam. Migratory birds may only be hunted during statewide dates that coincide with other 

open seasons as specified in chart.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

Permits available at https://eglin.isportsman.net 

or at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4164 

Unit Seasons: 

Brier Creek South 

Preseason Scouting NO 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game NO 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES 

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BRIER CREEK WEST 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

Permits available at https://eglin.isportsman.net 

or at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4164 

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er_Creek IManagemen! UnitS~e .. , - • spec1fi:c management uniregullat1ons 

!DOlosed to all public access 

Motorized vehicle access restnicted - to des1

ignated access points 

Motori1zed vehicles prohibited 

Road ,(number,ed) 

----- Road ,(unnumbered) 

X C!losed IRoad 

Jt-----iC Range Gate 

-- Powerline 

---- Streams 

Pond 

Ii] Game Check Station 

-+ Vehidle access point 

C� Brier Creek West Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 8,044 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: None. 

Public Access: Open only on weekends and Federal Holidays during 

designated hunting seasons specified in chart (see Section 18 for

season dates). 

Preseason Scouting: Prohibited. 

Vehicle Restrictions: Motorized vehicles may only enter and exit at 

designated access point on RR370 @ RR208. All other access is 

restricted to foot or bicycle traffic.

Recreational Dogs: Prohibited. 

Hunting Dogs: Prohibited except when retrieving downed game (see 

Section 16). 

Check Station Requirements: All individuals are required to check in/ 

out of the Brier Creek Check Station when manned. All hunters must 

provide a paper copy of their Eglin permits and state license when checking 

in. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. 

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

Restrictions: Organized deer drives prohibited. Antlered deer must

have at least 4 points on-one-side or 14-inch main beam. Migratory birds may only be hunted during statewide dates that coincide with other 

open seasons as specified in chart.

Unit Seasons: 

Brier Creek West 

Preseason Scouting NO 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game NO 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES 

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N-16 

......___ 

r-7 Choctaw Management Unit: See 

(.__J specific management unit regulations -I- ... , Recreation Area: Closed to hunting 

~ Closed to all public access 

I _ !Archery Area: See specific 

~::::::management unit regulations I I Jackson and Brier Creek 

1... ---"· Management Units 

__ Motorized vehicle access restricted 

to designated access points 

-- Motorized vehicles prohibited 

-'-" County Line 

Road (numbered) 

Road (unnumbered) 

X Closed Road 

it-« Range Gate 

- Power1ine 

Streams 

~ Pond 

~ Primitive Camping 

~ Mountain Bike Area (MBA) 

~ Rocky Creek 

§ Rocky Creek MBA 

~ Basin Bayou East 

~ Bay Flats 

1' 

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Miles 

D� Choctaw East Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 46,531 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: Yes (see Section 5). 

Public Access: Open year-round. See accompanying chart for open 

seasons and Section 18 for hunting season dates. 

Vehicle Restrictions: None. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed year-round. 

Recreational Dogs: Allowed as outlined in Section 16. 

Hunting Dogs: Authorized during the Deer Dog Training, General

Gun, Small Game, and Migratory Bird Seasons. 

Check Station Requirements: None. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. Shotguns and PCP air guns propelling a bolt or arrow may be used in the Archery Area during Spring 

Turkey Seasons. 

Hunter Quota: None. 

Restrictions: None. 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

DOG HUNTING AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

REFER TO CURRENT HUNTING 

AND FISHING REGULATIONS 

Unit Seasons: 

Choctaw East 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training YES 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping YES 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game YES 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES 

CHOCTAW EAST 

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CJ Choctaw Management Unit: See 

specific management unit regulations 

CJJackson and Brieir Creek Management Units 

CJ Closed to all pubHc acoess 

_ Moto,ri~ed vehicle .acoe,ss restricted 

to des.ignated access points 

Motorized vehicles prohibited 

County Line 

- Road (numbered) 

---- Road (unnumbered) 

X Closed :Road 

- Range· Gate· 

- Powerline 

m::: FNST Corridor 

FNST Trail head. 

- Streams 

Pond 

Primitive Camping 

Indigo Pond 

E� Choctaw North Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 22,906 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: Yes (see Section 5). 

Public Access: Open year-round. See accompanying chart for open 

seasons and Section 18 for hunting season dates. 

Vehicle Restrictions: None. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed year-round. 

Recreational Dogs: Allowed as outlined in Section 16. 

Hunting Dogs: Authorized during the Deer Dog Training, General

Gun, Small Game, Migratory Bird, and Furbearer Seasons.

Check Station Requirements: None. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. 

Hunter Quota: None. 

Restrictions: Furbearer Season is limited 

to that portion of the MU north of Bob 

Sikes Road. 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

DOG HUNTING AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

REFER TO CURRENT HUNTING 

AND FISHING REGULATIONS 

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CHOCTAW NORTH 

Unit Seasons: 

Choctaw North 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training YES 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping YES 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game YES 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer YES 

Migratory Birds YES 

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F.-1 

~- , .. ' 

··-E~-18 

I 7 \ _. 

I I 

I ~NI 

CHOCTAW WEST 

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D Choctaw Man. agement Unit: See specific management uhit regulations 

D Metts Management Unit 

LJciosed o all public access 

+ Vehicle access point 

County Line 

Road ( numbered) 

Road ( unnu mlbered) 

X Closed Road 

~ Range Gate 

=~===== FNST Corridor 

fNST Trail head 

- Poweriine 

Streams 

Pond 

Primitive Camping 

Boiling Creek 

Weaver River 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

DOG HUNTING AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

REFER TO CURRENT HUNTING 

AND FISHING REGULATIONS 

F� Choctaw West Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 33,202 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: Yes (see Section 5). 

Public Access: Open year-round. See accompanying chart for open 

seasons and Section 18 for hunting season dates. 

Vehicle Restrictions: None. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed year-round. 

Recreational Dogs: Allowed as outlined in Section 16. 

Hunting Dogs: Authorized during Deer Dog Training, General Gun,

Small Game, Migratory Bird, and Furbearer Seasons.

Check Station Requirements: None. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. 

Hunter Quota: None. 

Restrictions: None. 

Unit Seasons: 

Choctaw West 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training YES 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping YES 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game YES 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer YES 

Migratory Birds YES 

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Miles 

... ... ' 

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2 

• 

County Line 11 East_Rive. r Management Urut: See L........Jsp~c1fic mapagement - Road (numbered) 

Humt regullat ons 

Choctaw Management Unit 

Dclosed to all pubilic access 

GArchery Area: See specific 

---- Road (unnumbered) 

management 

unit regulations 

➔ Vehicle access point 

X Closed Road 

~ Range Gate 

- PowerUne 

• 1 = ' FNST Corridor 

FNST Traifhead 

- Streams 

Pond 

)-

H 

I 

I 

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' .., I_..\ I 

I 

I 

... '~

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

ARCHERY AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

NO GUNS OR DOGS ALLOWED 

REFER TO CURRENT HUNTING 

AND FISHING REGULATIONS 

EAST RIVER 

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G� East River Management Unit� 

(Archery Only) 

Unit Size: 4,511 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: None. 

Public Access: Open year-round. See accompanying chart for open 

seasons and Section 18 for hunting season dates. 

Vehicle Restrictions: The majority of the East River MU is closed to 

vehicle access. The eastern portion of the MU cannot be accessed 

from RR259 @ Hwy 98. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed year-round. 

Recreational Dogs: Prohibited. 

Hunting Dogs: Prohibited except when retrieving downed game (see 

Section 16). 

Check Station Requirements: None. 

Methods of Take: Archery equipment only during all seasons except 

that shotguns and PCP air guns propelling a bolt or arrow may be 

used during Spring Turkey Seasons (see also Section 17). 

Hunter Quota: None. 

Restrictions: None. 

Unit Seasons: 

East River 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader NO 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game NO 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds NO 

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Miles 

c.n 

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' -15 , 

I I 

' i I I 

1 I 

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I 

, 

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C\I 

Eglin. ryiain Management Unit See D spec1f1c management 

· unit regulat·ons 

!DSikes Management Uniit 

I 

, .I ' ,, 

,, 

p -- .. -

I I 

\ 

Drams Cre,ek Management Unit 1·,1• ~ 

__ RecreaUon Area: Closed lo hunting 

ID Closed to all public access 

-• Motorl-zed vehicles prolhib.ted 

II ... 1Ar~hery Ar,~a: See specific manag,ement 

urnt regullat ons 

2 

C 

EGLIN MAIN 

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- Road (numbered) 

---- Road (unnumbered) 

X Closed Road 

~ Range Gate 

Powerline 

- Streams 

Pond 

Bird Dog Training Area 

1±1 Hospital 

~ Primitive Camping1 

1 J1acks Lake 

rhoctawhatch e 

Upper & Lower Memonal 

' 

H� Eglin Main Management Unit� 

(Archery Only) 

Unit Size: 1,654 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: None. 

Public Access: Portions of the MU inside the fence are restricted to 

DoD-affiliated personnel and escorted guest(s). Portions of the MU

outside the fence (TTAs G-16 and G-18) are not subject to DoD-affiliated restrictions. Access to TTA A-22 is restricted to weekends

and Federal Holidays. See accompanying chart for open seasons 

and Section 18 for hunting season dates. 

Vehicle Restrictions: None. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed year-round in accordance with Public 

Access restrictions noted above. 

Recreational Dogs: Allowed as outlined in Section 16. 

Hunting Dogs: Prohibited except when retrieving downed game (see 

Section 16). Dog training is restricted to designated bird dog training areas only. 

Check Station Requirements: None. 

Methods of Take: Portions of the MU inside the fence are restricted to 

archery equipment only during all seasons. During Spring Turkey 

Seasons shotguns and PCP air guns propelling a bolt or arrow are 

authorized on portions of the MU outside the fence (TTAs G-16

and G-18).

Hunter Quota: None. 

Restrictions: None. 

Unit Seasons: 

Eglin Main 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader NO 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game NO 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds NO 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

ARCHERY AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

NO GUNS OR DOGS ALLOWED 

REFER TO CURRENT HUNTING 

AND FISHING REGULATIONS 

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c:=]Jackson Management Unit: See specific management unit regulations 

c:=]Metts Management Unit -• Motorized vehicle access restricted 

to designated access points 

c:=]Choctaw and Sikes Management Units -• Motorized vehicles prohibited 

c:=J Recreation Area: Closed to hunting -+ Vehicle access point 

r=,Archery Area: See specific 

L::...J management unit regulations 

c:=]Closed to all public access = CRoudnty( Lineb d) - oa num ere 

Road (unnumbered) 

X Closed Road ( 

,...... Range Gate / 

~~ L-

, 

• 

-~• I , 

fI , , 

I I •' .!,J t r I \ 

I!.28, 

I-'\ , t 

OUloo, 

Tower 1 

I-15 

E 

Ii] Game Check Station 

IA] Primitive Camping 

111 Blue Springs ~ Speck Pond 

B]I Jr. Walton Pond ~ Turkey Hen Flats 

- Powerline 

:::::, FNST Corridor 

[E FNST Trailhead 

- Streams 

0 Pond 

\ 0 / o 

J,-;.14 , , 0 , ---1. 

'(.... oK. ,,

I • 0 

\ 

' 

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Miles 

2 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

Permits available at https://eglin.isportsman.net 

or at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4164 

JACKSON NORTH 

Unit Seasons: 

Jackson North 

Preseason 

Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt 

Weekend YES 

Small Game YES 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring 

Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES 

I� Jackson North Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 23,556 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: None. 

Public Access: Open to walk-in and bicycle access year-round. Vehicles are permitted 

in the interior of the MU during all open seasons (except Small Game Season). See

accompanying chart for open seasons and Section 18 for hunting season dates. 

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 on SR 

85 and SR 285 (south of RR211) along the perimeter of the Jackson North MU is

prohibited. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed by foot and bicycle year-round. Allowed by vehicle 

16–22 Oct. 

Recreational Dogs: Prohibited. 

Hunting Dogs: Prohibited except when retrieving downed game (see Section 16) or 

using bird dogs and retrievers during Small Game Season dates.

Check Station Requirements: ALL INDIVIDUALS (including non-hunting recreationists) 

entering the MU must check in/out of the Jackson Check Station during all seasons

the check station is manned and present printed copies of Eglin permits/stamps. 

Check in/out is not required during Preseason Scouting and Small Game Season.

Hunters must also present printed copies of all applicable state and federal hunting 

licenses/stamps and check all harvested game. Exceptions: Hikers using the FNST

and hunters entering RR207 from SR 285 to access TTAs J-16, J-17, and J-21 are not

required to check in/out at the check station.

Methods of Take: See Section 17. Shotguns may be used in the Archery Area during 

Spring Turkey Seasons. 

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

Restrictions: Organized deer drives prohibited. Antlered deer must have at least 4

points on-one-side or 14-inch main beam. 

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Jackson Management Unit: See specific management unit regulations 

Toms Creek Management Unit 

Choctaw and Sikes Management Units 

Recreation Area: Closed to hunting 

Closed to all public access 

-

-

I 

J - , I 

), 

213 1 

Motorized vehicle access restricted 

to designated access points 

Motorized vehicles prohibited 

Vehicle access point 

Walk-in access point 

Archery Area: See specific ~J-15 

management unit regulatiot\s _,, _ 

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County 

Line 

Road (numbered) 

Road (unnumbered) 

X Closed Road 

~ RangeGate 

- Poweriine 

Streams 

Pond 

li1 Game Check Station 

Choctaw Bowmen 

Archery Range 

Primitiv,e Camping 

[i] Anderson Pond 

•~ Blue Springs 

I!) College Pond 

j 1 Goodin Bridg·e 

~ Kepner 

JACKSON SOUTH 

J� Jackson South Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 22,425 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: None. 

Public Access: Open to walk-in and bicycle access year-round. Vehicles are permitted in the interior of the MU during all open seasons (except Small Game Season).

See accompanying chart for open seasons and Section 18 for hunting season 

dates. 

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 

on SR 85 (south of RR211), SR 285 and SR 293 along the perimeter of the Jackson

South MU is prohibited. Exception: Hunters that have checked through the check

station may park on College Blvd. and enter and exit the MU on foot or bicycle.

Preseason Scouting: Allowed by foot and bicycle year-round. Allowed by vehicle 

16–22 Oct. 

Recreational Dogs: Prohibited. 

Hunting Dogs: Prohibited except when retrieving downed game (see Section 16) or 

using bird dogs and retrievers during Small Game Season dates.

Check Station Requirements: ALL INDIVIDUALS (including non-hunting recreationists) 

entering the MU must check in/out of the Jackson Check Station during all seasons the check station is manned and present printed copies of Eglin permits/ 

stamps. Check in/out is not required during Preseason Scouting and Small Game

Season. Hunters must also present printed copies of all applicable state and federal hunting licenses/stamps and check all harvested game. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. Shotguns may be used in the Archery Area during 

Spring Turkey Seasons. 

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

Restrictions: Organized deer drives prohibited. Antlered deer must have at least 4

points on-one-side or 14-inch main beam. 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

Permits available at https://eglin.isportsman.net 

or at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4164 

Unit Seasons: 

Jackson South 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game YES 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES 

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.--,Metts Management Unit: See specific 

L......J management unit regulations 

c::]Choctaw and Sikes Management Units 

c::]Jackson Management Unit 

c::]Recreation Area: Closed to hunting 

D Closed to all public access 

__ Motorized vehicle access restricted 

to designated access points = 

- Road (numbered) 

Road (unnumbered) 

X Closed Road 

- Range Gate 

- Powerline 

"'"' FNST Corridor ~ 

0 0.5 1 

-- Motorized vehicles prohibited 

__ Motorized vehicles allowed d ring 

designated seasons ,'\ ~1o..,.,....... 

I L...Jlo.,,.I 

Vehicle access point i=-..:::;:-, 

County Line 

, ,-. I f' 

lo 1,-iz.1 I 1,->2>2 

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FNST TraUhead Carr Landing 

- Streams Duck Pond 

Pond Little Gin Hole 

~ Ern1ergency '911 Galll Box 

~ Primitive Camping 

Mason Landing 

Metts Bluff 

Turkey Hen Flats 

Unit Seasons: 

Metts 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game YES 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES 

METTS 

K� Metts Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 21,401 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: None. 

Public Access: Open to public access year-round. See accompanying chart for open seasons and Section 18 for hunting season 

dates. 

Vehicle Restrictions: Portions of the MU are closed to vehicle access. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed year-round. 

Recreational Dogs: Prohibited. 

Hunting Dogs: Prohibited except when retrieving downed game (see 

Section 16) or using bird dogs and retrievers during Small Game

Season dates. 

Check Station Requirements: None. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. 

Hunter Quota: None. 

Restrictions: None. 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

Permits available at https://eglin.isportsman.net 

or at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4164 

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r-, Roberts Pond M~nagem~nt Umt: See specific L.-J __ management urnt regulabons 

c::]Sikes Manag1ement Uit 

............ Recreation Area: Closed to hunting 

Dc11osed to an public access 

r=, Archery Ar,ea: 8~e speci~c L-::....J manag,ement urnt regulatmns 

-• Motorized vehicles prohibited 

- Road ,(numbered) 

---- Road (unnumbered) 

X Closed Road 

)1--iC Range Gate 

- PowerHne 

- Streams 

Pond 

-• Motorized vehiides allowed during designated seasons 

-+ Vehicle access point 

G-25 

26 

662 

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

Permits available at https://eglin.isportsman.net 

or at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4164 L� Roberts Pond Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 16,753 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: None. 

Public Access: Open to public access year-round. 

Vehicle Restrictions: Portions of the MU closed to vehicle access. See accompanying chart for open seasons and Section 18 for hunting season dates. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed year-round. 

Recreational Dogs: Prohibited. 

Hunting Dogs: Prohibited except when retrieving downed game (see Section 16) 

or using bird dogs and retrievers during Small Game Season dates.

Check Station Requirements: None. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. Shotguns and PCP air guns propelling a bolt or 

arrow may be used in the Archery Area during Spring Turkey Seasons. 

Hunter Quota: None. 

Restrictions: None. 

Unit Seasons: 

Roberts Pond 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game YES 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES ROBERTS POND 

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Hurlburt Skeet Range 

Live Oak Creek 

Roberts Pond 

Timberlake MBA 

Timberlake Pond 

Dove Field 

Bird Dog Training Area 

[SJ Hurlburt Skeet Range 

Mountain Bike Area (MBA) 

Emergency 9111 Call Box 

~ Primitive Camping 

- - - -,. - - ,C 

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G-9 

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Dove 

Field 

West 

Dove 

Field 

East 

Dove 

Field 

South 

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I

.--, Sikes Management Unit: See specific 

L.......J management unit regulations 

.--i Metts, Roberts Pond and 

L.......J Toms Creek Manag·ement Units 

D Eglin Main Management Unit 

D Jackson Management Unit 

I I Recreation Area: Cl:osed to hunting 

D Closed to all public access 

Po:nd 

~i.Archery .Area: S,~e specifi:c 

~1 management urn regulations 

Mot9rized vehicles aUowed during designated seasons 

_ Motorized vehicle access r,estricted 

to designated access po.ints 

Motorized vehicles prohibited 

.+ Vehicle access point 

cf) Walk-in access point 

-- Road (numbered) 

Road (unnumbered) !Bird Dog Training Area 

Primitiive Camping 

Bl Anderson Pond 

X Closed Road ~ Goodin Bridge 

~ !Range Gate 

- IPowerline 

-- Streams 

[SJ IHudburt Skeet Range 

Mountain Bike Area ,(MBA) 

IEmarg:ency 911 Caill lBox 

(i] Game Check Station 

Im Hippie Hole 

~ Huirlburt Skeet Range 

Ii! Kepner 

~ limber1ake MBA 

M� Sikes Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 29,307 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: Yes (see Section 5). 

Public Access: Open to public access year-round. See accompanying chart for open seasons and Section 18 for hunting season 

dates. 

Vehicle Restrictions: Portions of the MU are seasonally closed to vehicle access. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed year-round. 

Recreational Dogs: Allowed as outlined in Section 16. 

Hunting Dogs: Authorized during the Deer Dog Training, General

Gun, Small Game, and Migratory Bird Seasons. 

Check Station Requirements: None. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. During Deer Dog Training Season 

wild hog may be taken with rimfire pistol only.

Hunter Quota: None. 

Restrictions: None. 

Unit Seasons: 

Sikes 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training YES 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader NO 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game YES 

Late Primitive 

Weapons NO 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES 

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-

Miles 

SIKES 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

DOG HUNTING AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

REFER TO CURRENT HUNTING 

AND FISHING REGULATIONS 

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CJ Toms Creek Management Unit: See specific management unit regulations 

CJ Sikes Management Unit 

CJ Jackson Management Unirt 

CJ Eglin Main Management Unit 

Recreation Area: Closed to hunting --

CJ Closed to all public access 

13: Archery Area: See specific 

management unit regulations. 

* Permit Sales Office 

Choctaw Bowmen 

Archery Range 

~ Hospltal 

~ 

--- - ~ 

X 

.....« 

~ 

fi] 

10 

Motorized vehicle access restricted 

to designated access points 

Motorized vehicles prohibited 

Walk~in access point 

Road (numbered) 

Road (unnumbered) 

Closed Road 

Range Gate· 

Powerline 

Streams 

Pond 

Camping Areas 

Anderson Pond 

Goodin !Bridge 

12 

I 

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N� Toms Creek Management Unit� 

Unit Size: 4,984 Acres. 

Stamp Requirements: None. 

Public Access: Open to walk-in and bicycle access year-round. Parking along SR 85 (south of the Hwy 123 interchange) for walk-in 

access is allowed. See accompanying chart for open seasons and 

Section 18 for hunting season dates. 

Vehicle Restrictions: All vehicles prohibited. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed by foot and bicycle year-round. 

Recreational Dogs: Prohibited. 

Hunting Dogs: Prohibited except when retrieving downed game (see 

Section 16) or using bird dogs and retrievers during Small Game

Season dates. 

Check Station Requirements: None. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. 

Hunter Quota: None. 

Restrictions: None. 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE 

STALK HUNTING 

AREA 

PERMIT REQUIRED 

Permits available at https://eglin.isportsman.net 

or at Eglin Natural Resources (850) 882-4164 

Unit Seasons: 

Toms Creek 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game YES 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES 

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Miles 

r, 

Egfn 

Golf 

Cours 

2 

TOMS CREEK 

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~ Hu~lburt Skeet Range 

~ Timberla!k:e MB.A 

Im Timberlake Pond 

0 0.5 1 *

Miles 

2 

Dove I 

Field f- -Dove ., West I Field 

H-31 ,- East ""' ---

Dove 

Field 

South 

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O� Timberlake Dove Fields (South, East, & West)� 

Unit Size: 120 Acres (approximately 40 acres per field).

Stamp Requirements: None, but Daily Dove Permit required (see Section 5). 

Public Access: Open to public access year-round. 

Vehicle Restrictions: Closed to motorized vehicles outside of designated hunting seasons. 

Preseason Scouting: Allowed year-round. 

Recreational Dogs: Allowed as outlined in Section 16. 

Hunting Dogs: Bird dogs and retrievers authorized during designated hunting seasons

and year-round for training. Blank pistols using blank cartridges may be used for training bird dogs year-round. 

Check Station Requirements: None. 

Methods of Take: See Section 17. Only shotguns may be used for hunting migratory birds. 

Daily Hunter Quota: 40 per field.

Restrictions: None. 

Unit Seasons: 

Timberlake Dove Fields 

Preseason Scouting YES 

Early Archery YES 

Deer Dog Training NO 

General Gun 

(all phases) YES 

Early Muzzleloader YES 

Trapping NO 

Youth Hunt Weekend YES 

Small Game YES 

Late Primitive 

Weapons YES 

Youth Spring Turkey YES 

Spring Turkey YES 

Furbearer NO 

Migratory Birds YES 
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Section 21� Quick Reference Chart for Recreation Areas

RECREATION AREAS MU the TTA is located 

in or adjacent to TTA Location Pets Permitted Designated Swimming Areas Camping Fishing

Designated 

Hiking 

Trails

Off-Road 

Mountain 

Biking

Primitive 

Boat 

Ramp

Canoe and 

Kayak

1. Anderson Pond Jackson South K – 22 YES NO YES YES YES NO NO YES

2. Basin Bayou East Choctaw East M – 15 YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES

3. Bay Flats Choctaw East M – 6 NO YES NO YES NO NO NO YES

4. Blue Springs Jackson North J – 15 NO YES YES YES NO NO NO YES

5. Boiling Creek Choctaw West F – 3 NO YES NO YES NO NO NO YES

6. Carr Landing Metts I – 1 YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES

7. College Pond Jackson South K – 21 YES NO NO YES NO NO NO YES

8. Duck Pond Metts I – 7 YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES

9. Eglin Beach Park Santa Rosa Island A – 1 NO YES NO YES NO NO NO YES

10. Goodin Bridge Sikes G – 6 NO YES NO YES NO NO NO YES

11. Hippie Hole Sikes I – 21 NO YES NO YES NO NO NO YES

12. Hurlburt Skeet Range Sikes G – 19 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

13. Indigo Pond Choctaw North J – 25 YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES

14. Jacks Lake Eglin Main YES NO NO YES NO NO YES YES

15. Jr. Walton Pond Jackson North J – 8 YES NO YES YES YES NO NO YES

16. Kepner Primitive Campsite Sikes I – 17 YES NO YES NO NO NO NO YES

17. Little Gin Hole Metts I – 2 NO NO YES YES YES NO YES YES

18. Live Oak Creek Roberts Pond H – 11 NO YES NO YES NO NO NO YES

19. Mason Landing Metts F – 8 YES NO NO YES NO NO YES YES

20. Metts Bluff Metts I – 1 NO NO YES YES NO NO NO YES

21. Roberts Pond Roberts Pond H – 6 NO NO NO YES NO NO NO YES

22. Rocky Creek Choctaw East L – 33 NO YES YES YES NO NO NO YES

23. Rocky Creek MBA Choctaw East L – 33 YES NO NO NO YES YES NO NO

24. Santa Rosa Beach Access Santa Rosa Island NO YES NO YES YES NO NO YES

25. Speck Pond Jackson North J – 20 YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES

26. Timberlake MBA Roberts Pond G – 32 YES NO NO NO YES YES NO NO

27. Timberlake Pond Roberts Pond G – 32 YES NO YES YES YES NO NO YES

28. Turkey Hen Flats Metts I – 8 NO YES NO YES YES NO NO YES

29. Upper & Lower Memorial Eglin Main EM – 1 YES NO NO YES NO NO YES YES

30. Weaver River Choctaw West E – 7 YES NO YES YES NO NO NO YES

31. White Point SW of Choctaw East L – 14 NO YES NO YES NO NO NO YES
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Appendix 1� FWC Deer Harvest Reporting Instructions 

& Harvest Log

DEER HARVEST REPORTING IINSTRUCTIONS &LOG 

ll hunters, regard ess of age or lllcen:se requlr,ement,, must log (Step 1) their' harvest:ed deer 

1prio:r to moving it from Nie 1po nt. willere, found and re,po:rt (Step 2), th.e harvest witlhiin 24 hours.** 

These .steps can be completed usl1ng one of tihe folllowllng options: 

Option A - Log anc:tI Re,port (Steps 1 ancl 2) 01111 your mo'oile device with tlie FWC F:islillIHunt IF1otlda Moflll'e 

App •Or by lc0gging ir1to your customer account at GoOutdoorsFlo.rida.reom. Instructions for reporting harvest 

onlln and downl'oadittg and using tlhe app can be found at MyFWC.oom/ffarvestRe,pos:t. 

Optl8n B - Paper Deer Harvest Log and Follow-Up Reporting - Hunters can og (Step :l) on a paper deer 

harvest log (below) an.di 11hen r,eport (.Step 2) by: 

• :Reporting at GoOutdoorsFlorida·.oom or FishlHuinit. Flonda, Mobile App 

• camng 888-H UNT·F ORIDA. (888•486-8356)-

Conflrmatlon Number Requirements -The deer harv,est r,eportlng prcxess is not complete until the harvest Is 

successfully submitted, and a confirmation number Is given. Tile conflrma,tlon number will be provided In an 

email (It a valid emall address Is on tile) and will be sa\'ed In the Harvest Report H story sec~lon of th,e customer 

profile on the AshllHlu11t Fllnilda Mt1.blle App and at GoOutdoorsFlorlda.com . 

., Hunmra exempt from lictmae !'9i!Uirements who do not haw an ,FWC cualDmer ID number (CID} ceo ob lain one by going· tD 

GoOutlfoo,sl;:'lorllla.,c:om am dicking an "Create Cta,tomer Ac-count· 

., " H11nr:eta m115t report (Stl!p 2} the harves:!ad deer. 1) within 2.4 houi:s of hs1VBst; or 2} prior to flna, processiag of',lhe dee,, or 3} prior to 

the deer or a,iy ~rt, of Che deer being traM'ler:red' to~ ~at processor or wlaermist or 4} prior to Che deer ~«wnt •the state-, ~11/cllever 

oca/t'S tiF\1t 

IKeep this pa,per deer han-est log or moblle device wlUt you to avoid de'l!ays In mo,\llng harv,es1:ed eer. 

Florida 2021.-2022 Deer Harvest Log mporlant Not&a: Prior to moving a haNesMcd deer, hun,ters mu'51. lo.g their ha1V6$t. 

Dccrharvcs~ ,on Uccnscd game farms/hul'l'llng preserves or kllllcd by mo~or vchildcs 

do not h vc to be reported. 

Name: _________________ _ FWCCustomer IDnumbeI: ___________ _ 

Antler,ed deer (d:eerwlth at least one Htler 5 IRChes ,or more il111 length tihat meets antter point regulations for 

DMU where harvested): 

► Harvest date;___J _/ __ 1Number of antl1u points: ____ Jag# (lltohn uoo.r•IINr prtJCrom permlt~--------

County or w.il'd[rle m11n11gement are11: Con~nn11til)n •It: __________ _ 

► Harvest date.:_______/ _/ __ 1Number of 11ntl1r.r points: Jag# (ill;aken urwrerdeer program permit): ________ _ 

Countvo wJl~llfe ma n(lement,:uen· Conllrmntlon #: _________ _ 

► Harveit date;,_/ _/ __ Number o1 antie,r point$; Jag# (II lllll n ufl!kr,,;h,er procn1111 p1tr1111t1._· ________ _ 

Coonty or wildtile, management area• Conlinnalion ·II>! _________ _ 

► HaNe&t d11te;___J _/ __ 1Number of antler points: r.-•# (lllo~en uoo.rdffr prtJCrem permlO.·~ ________ _ 

C'Qunty or wlld[lfe m11n11gement 11re11· ConO'nn11tion #:_________ _ 

► Harveit d!!l:,e,;_/ _/ -Num'ber o1 ant!e,r point$; Jag# (ii ll!hn ~nd'~•dfl• p:rogr;,m p ,111111._· ________ _ 

County o wil'd[lfe, management area: Con~nn11tion #: __________ _ 

An·t,ules.s ee. (deerwltlto.11tanHers or anti ersllesstihan 51111thes n,lengtlil). Antlerlessdeermayon' ybe 

harvested during seasons W:hen tihey are· legal to take,. 

► Harve&t date:_______/_/ nllatles& ma1eorfemale: ____ 1eg#(lll;&kH ,un(lerdur proqam permllJ: _______ _ 

County o wJI~[, e mnna~ment aren· Conflrmn~on #: _________ _ 

► Hal'\'flt d!lte;,_/ _/ .n!!lelle$$ m111eorfem:ale:: f11g#(lllll~ n ~nik,,,k,tr p:~;,m 1>11rmlfj; _______ _ 

C:011n-tyorwUllllfem1magementare1_- _______________ .Conflrm11tlon #: __________ _ 

Jne annual statewrd'e bag limit Is 5 deer pe1r 1Person of which oo more than 2 d!eer can be arttlellless .. 

Deer 18ke11 under Ille Deer Depredation Progam, P,rivate La 111ls Deer Ma11ag,ement Program and Alll!lerless Deer 

Program must be-repo,tecl but d'o not oountow.ire.ts ooily and .annual ba,g limits, 

Ha!!Vest Reporting Is Requl:red 

FWC FiS!hlHunt Ftoridai M'ol>ile A:p,p • GoOutdoo,sFJoricla.com • 888486-8356 
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Index

A

Access Times 10

Accident Reporting 12

Air Guns 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 35, 41, 43, 

50

Airsoft 7, 13

Alcohol 13

Antler Point Restriction 3, 20

Avenza Maps App 11, 26

B

Bag Limits 23, 24

Bait Restriction 21

Beaches 4, 7, 17

Bicycles 13

Boating 14

Brucellosis 20

Bush Hooks 18

C

Campfires 15

Camping 6, 7, 10, 15, 16, 21

Catch-and-Release 18

Check Station 4, 10, 19, 21, 29, 45, 47

Choctaw Bowmen Archery 

Range 14, 21

Closed Areas 10, 21

Collar Requirements 19

Controlled Substances 13

Creel Limits 18

Cultural Sites & Artifacts 13

D

Digging 9

Disorderly Conduct 13

Dogs 16, 19, 29, 31, 33, 35, 36, 39, 41, 

43, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54, 56

Dove Fields 6, 7, 19, 24, 56

Downed Game 19

Drones 12

Dumping 13, 15

F

Fireworks 13, 17

Fishing 4, 6, 7, 11, 14, 18

Fluorescent Orange 16, 21

FNST 3, 7, 10, 16, 19, 21, 29, 45

Forest Products 8

FPCON 3, 10

G

Game Cameras 22

Game Sex Evidence 22

Geocaching 14

Gigging 18

Gopher Tortoise 14

Grills 15

Ground Blinds 14, 22

H

Horses 14, 16

Hunter Safety Course 20

Hunting Permits 6

Hunting Seasons 4, 6, 12, 15, 16, 

19, 21, 29, 31, 33, 56

Hurlburt Skeet Range 6, 7, 13, 

19, 21, 57

I

iSportsman 5, 6, 7, 14, 25

L

Littering 13, 15

Live Wildlife 21

M

Metal Detectors 14

Methods of Take 4, 18, 22

Migratory Bird Seasons 35, 52

Motorcycle 12

N

Noise 13, 15

NOVAA 11

O

Open Areas 18

P

Paintball 7, 13

PAM 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 16, 26

Parking 4, 45, 47, 54

Permits 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 20, 21, 29, 

31, 33, 45, 47

Polluting 13

Q

Quail 21, 24

Quiet Period 15

R

Released Quail 21

S

Sea Turtles 17

Shorebirds 17

Special Opportunity Hunts 25

Speed Limits 12

Structures 13

T

Travel Corridors 12

Tree Stands 22

Trotlines 18

U

Unexploded Ordnance 5, 9

V

Vehicles 4, 12, 16, 19, 29, 31, 33, 

45, 47, 54, 56

Violations 4, 11

W

Warming Fires 15

Weapons 12, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 

31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 

50, 52, 54, 56
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Notes