What’s New in FY25

A. Regulation Changes & New Opportunities.
1. Recreationists with a current CCW license may carry a concealed firearm on the Reservation during FPCON Alpha and Bravo, except within Main Base and all cantonment area footprints, all permanently Closed Areas as identified in this Handbook and associated Recreation Map, and all temporary area closures as identified on the current Eglin Public Access Map (PAM). Recreationists choosing to do so will be required to provide CCW license number, expiration date, and state of issuance on their iSportsman account. See Section 17 for details.
2. The use of game cameras is prohibited within 50 yards of any named or numbered road, permanent Closed Area boundary, or infrastructure. All game cameras must be clearly labeled with the owner’s iSportsman permit number. Game cameras not meeting these requirements may be confiscated by law enforcement. See Section 17 for details.
3. NOTICE TO DEER-DOG HUNTERS: The FWC has created a new FREE Deer-Dog Permit that is required to take or attempt to take deer by the aid of dogs on lands in the WMA System (including Eglin AFB). This permit is also required to participate in deer-dog training seasons. This new no-cost permit can be acquired at https://gooutdoorsflorida.com

B. Important Reminders.
1. Eglin public beaches on Santa Rosa Island and White Point Recreation Area are closed to public access from sunset to sunrise.
2. NOTICE TO HUNTERS: Trespass of dogs into closed areas (temporary or permanent) is a violation of the “Hunter Responsibility Rule” (68A12.007, F.A.C.) and will result in Eglin recreation permit suspension and State/Federal citation(s) for the dog owner(s). Entering a closed area to retrieve dogs is also prohibited.
3. Electric bicycles of all types and classifications are prohibited on all Eglin beaches, the Brier Creek MUs, and portions of MUs designated as “motorized vehicles prohibited” (shown on Recreation Map as those areas with boundary outlined in a bold red line). See Section 11 for more information.
4. 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.
5. All individuals are required to provide a photo ID and either printed or electronic copy of current Eglin recreation permit when requested by law enforcement personnel. Failure to provide such may result in Eglin recreation permit suspension.
6. All individuals (including non-hunting recreationists) must check in/ out at the Jackson and Brier Creek Check Stations, when manned. A printed copy of permit(s) is required to check in/out of these MUs.
7. 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). More information on outdoor recreation opportunities on Main Base can be found at https://eglin96fss.com.