FY 25 Eglin Hunting Seasons All visitors,16 YOA or older, to the Eglin reservation must have an Eglin permit and photo ID. 2024 - 2025 Season Dates

Individuals <16 participating in the 1st Phase of Daily Dove, Youth Weekend, and Special Opportunity Hunts are required to have in their possession the appropriate Eglin Hunting permits and photo ID. In addition to the required Eglin hunting permits, hunters need to have the appropriate Federal and state permits and stamps.

Popular activities include: excellent deer, turkey and feral hog hunting; mobility impaired and youth Special Opportunity Hunts; fishing Eglin's 21 ponds; primitive camping; canoeing scenic waters; mountain biking in the Timberlake Recreation Area; and …

" Florida features an abundance of hunting seasons to suit every thrill. This brief overview will give you a general idea on when to plan your trips: Deer: Late July to Mid-February (actual dates vary by zone and weapon type) Turkey: Late July to Late January (actual dates vary by …

Dec 23, 2024 · A Seventh Special Forces Group sergeant died after being struck by a stray bullet in a suspected hunting accident on Eglin Air Force Base's range Sunday morning. Florida Fish and Wildlife agents and the Air Force's Office of Special …

In general, you can expect the following: You are required to understand all hunting season dates and requirements prior to hunting. Deer hunters and those accompanying deer hunters are required to wear a minimum of 500 square inches of hunter orange at all …

Eglin Air Force Base Reservation is much more than the largest AFB in the free world. Within its 464,000 acres, more than 265,000 are open for public recreation.

Checking the PAM before each entry onto the Eglin reservation. Knowing their location on the Eglin reservation. Eglin hunting permit/stamps. Following the hunting regulations for the State of Florida and Eglin AFB.

The Jackson Guard Natural Resources Office manages outdoor recreation on all portions of Eglin AFB outside of Main Base, as well as hunting and fishing opportunities within the Main Base footprint.

Prior to entering the Eglin AFB reservation, all individuals must first call the Base Information Line at (850) 882-0007 to obtain daily recreational access availability and the current Force Protection Condition.