What’s New in FY24

A. Regulation Changes & New Opportunities.
1. 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 the Sikes MU during this season.
2. Parking along SR293 to access MUs and/or Recreation Areas is prohibited.
3. Camping is no longer permitted at the Rocky Creek Recreation Area.
4. Motor vehicles and electric bikes of all classes are prohibited on interior roads within TTA J-15.
5. Possession or distribution of fertilizer is prohibited.
6. RR689 and RR685 are open to motor vehicle access during established hunting seasons only.
7. The price for a Personal Pine Straw Permit is increasing from $1 to $5 per truckload.
8. The price for a Personal Christmas Tree Permit (sand pine only) is increasing from $1 to $5 per tree.
9. The price for a Personal Firewood Permit is increasing from $5 to $10 per load.

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” (68A-12.007, 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://eglinlife.com/outdoorrec/index.html.