FY25
Outdoor Recreation, Hunting, and Freshwater Fishing
Regulations Corrections & Clarifications
Page 23 - Section 18
During the Early Archery Season, Late Primitive Weapon Season, and in Archery Only Areas during all established Eglin deer seasons, the following are allowable methods of take:
- Traditional archery equipment (long, recurve, and compound bows)
- Crossbows and airbows may ONLY be used by hunters holding a current FWC Persons with Disabilities Crossbow and Airbow Permit
- All arrows for taking deer must be equipped with broadheads having at least two sharpened edges with minimum width of 7/8 inch
- Restrictions: The use or possession of firearms, air guns, and dogs is prohibited (except that CCW is allowed as outlined in Section 17). Use of crossbows or airbows requires a Persons with Disabilities Crossbow and Airbow Permit from the FWC. For more information visit https://myfwc.com/license/accessibility/ada-for-hunters/persons-with-disabilities-crossbow-and-airbow-permit/.