(1) Apalachee Wildlife Management Area.

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    (a) Open season:
    1. General gun – Open the first 69 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays closed to hunting in Zones A and B, except hunting is allowed the Friday after Thanksgiving).
    2. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    3. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    4. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    5. September duck – On Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays of the September seasons established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    6. Duck, geese and coot – On Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays of the duck and coot season established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    7. Dove – On Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays of the dove season established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    8. Quail (Zone A) – Opening 10 days after the second Saturday in December and closing 54 days thereafter (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays closed to hunting).
    9. Spring turkey (Zones A, B and C) – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    10. Bear — During the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during the bear season), fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. Quail may be taken in Zone A only during the archery, muzzleloading gun, and quail seasons.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Taking wildlife with dogs is prohibited, except bird dogs and retrievers are allowed during the general gun; muzzleloading gun; September duck; duck, geese and coot; mourning and white-winged dove; and quail seasons. Additionally, any dog may be used to take small game in Zones B and C and to take gray squirrels during quail season in Zone A. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    2. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads. During periods closed for hunting, vehicular access is prohibited except on Rock Pond Road and during daylight hours only one week prior to the archery season and one day prior to the muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons.
    3. Taking wildlife with rifles is prohibited, except during the muzzleloading gun season.
    4. Hunters shall check in and out at a check station when entering and exiting Zone A and shall check all game taken when hunting in Zone A (except during spring turkey hunts).
    5. Taking of wildlife by use of a gun on or from rights-of-way of County Road 271 is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    6. Two hundred zone tags will be issued for Zone A on a first-come, first-served basis at the check station. A zone tag is not required in Zones B or C.
    7. During quail season, taking quail after 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time is prohibited.
    (2) Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open seasons:
    1. General gun – Open the first 58 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    2. Small game – Opening the second Saturday of November and closing the last day of quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    3. Quail (quail enhancement area) – Up to 16 days (Saturdays and Wednesdays only) of quail hunting may be allowed in January and February, combined.
    4. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    5. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    6. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    7. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    8. Muzzleloading gun and archery – Opening the day after the last day of general gun season and closing 10 days thereafter.
    9. Migratory birds – During seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    10. Fox, raccoon, opossum and bobcat – October 1 through the close of small game season in that portion of the area in Liberty County lying west of State Road 65 (except in that portion of the area lying north and east of the Florida River and Larkins Slough) and in that portion in Leon County and Wakulla County south of State Road 267 bounded on the east by Forest Roads 313, F.H. 13 and 356, on the south by Forest Roads 349 and 357, on the west by Forest Roads 348 and F.H. 13, 309, 314 and 344.
    11. Trapping – Opening the day following the close of general gun season and ending March 1.
    12. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    13. Bear — During the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during the bear season), fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of 10 inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. Bearded turkeys or gobblers may be taken during the muzzleloading gun season, and during the first 16 days of general gun season. Taking quail is prohibited on the quail enhancement area (that portion of the area lying north of Oak Ridge Road, east of State Road 61 and US Highway 319, south of State Road 263 and west of State Road 363) except during quail season as established annually by order of the Executive Director, based on annual fall quail surveys. The daily bag limit for quail on the quail enhancement area is six (6) per person.
    (c) Camping: Throughout the year. However, on that portion of the area designated as National Forest lands, camping is allowed only in desginated campsites during the general gun season. On Northwest Florida Water Management District lands, camping is allowed throughout the area (except where posted as no camping), not to exceed 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period. Camping is limited to tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Lumber, sheet metal or other building materials, kitchen stoves, refrigerators and freezers are prohibited unless contained in mobile campers. Camping within designated campgrounds requires a permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Bird dogs may be trained from June 1 through the last day of small game season, except on the quail enhancement area where bird dogs may be trained November 1 through December 31. Deer dogs may be trained beginning 1/2 hour before sunrise the last Saturday in October and ending 11:59 p.m. 19 days thereafter (including non-daylight hours) only in that portion of the area open to hunting fox, raccoon, opossum and bobcats.
    2. During the general gun and small game seasons, hunting as specified by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), is allowed.
    3. Taking wildlife by use of a gun on or from rights-of-way of County Road 67, 260, 299, 368, 375; State Road 267, 65, 373, 263, 379, 12; US Highway 319; or that portion of County Road 22 east of the Ochlockonee River is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    4. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs and retrievers, is prohibited in that portion of the area lying west and south of County Road 375 and east of the Ochlockonee River; also those lands lying north and east of the Florida River and Larkins Slough. The take of deer with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun season in the dog hunt area. The take of wild hog with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun and small game seasons in the dog hunt area.
    5. Taking deer is prohibited on or from the rights-of-way of County Road 375 and 50 yards outward from the rights-of-way.
    6. Motorized vehicles are allowed only on designated, named or numbered roads and mixed-use roads, except all-terrain vehicles are allowed only on designated motorized trails and mixed-use roads. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited on that portion of the area posted as Northwest Florida Water Management District lands.
    7. During general gun season, the use of a light in a manner capable of disclosing the presence of wildlife from 12:00 a.m. (midnight) until one-half hour before sunrise is prohibited, except hunting as specified by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b) is allowed.
    (3) Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area – Bradwell Unit.
    (a) Open season:
    1. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening the second Saturday in December and closing 4 days thereafter.
    2. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 2 days later and closing 8 days thereafter.
    3. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    4. Family hunt – December 22-24, reopening 1 day prior to the third Saturday in January and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    5. Small game – Opening 12 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 8 days thereafter, and reopening on the first Saturday following the close of the first family hunt and closing 8 days thereafter.
    6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 1 day thereafter and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    7. Wild hog-dog – Opening the second Friday of July and closing 2 days thereafter and opening the first Friday of the month and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August, and September.
    8. Wild hog-still – Opening the third Friday of the month and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August, and September.
    9. September duck – In the September seasons established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    10. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    11. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during those portions of the archery season that coincide with the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004), fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. The bag limit for antlered deer shall be one per quota permit during the archery season and one per person, but no more than two per quota permit during muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons. During the family hunt, the bag limit shall be one antlered and one antlerless deer per quota permit. During spring turkey season, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per person, but not more than two per quota permit. During the youth turkey hunt, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit. During the wild hog seasons, only wild hog may be taken.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads and may be parked only at designated parking areas.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs and retrievers, is prohibited, except during the wild hog-dog season and any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season. The take of wild hog with dogs is prohibited, except during the wild hog-dog season. The take of deer with dogs is prohibited.
    3. During the wild hog-dog season, hunts will begin at 12:01 a.m. on the first day of the hunt and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the hunt.
    4. During the wild hog-dog season, taking wild hog is prohibited from sunrise to sunset.
    5. During the wild hog-dog season, wild hog may be taken by the aid of a light with dogs and a firearm. The hunting of wild hog under this provision by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited.
    (4) Blackwater Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open seasons in the still hunt area (which includes that portion of the area south of State Road 4, except for the field trial area, and that portion of the area north of State Road 4, except for the dog hunt area).
    1. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening the third Saturday in December and closing 53 days thereafter.
    2. Family hunt – Opening the second Saturday in December and closing 1 day thereafter.
    3. Small game – Opening the second Saturday of November and closing the last day of quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    4. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    5. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    6. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    7. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    8. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days after the last day of general gun season and closing 10 days thereafter.
    9. Wild hog-dog – Opening the first Friday and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening the third Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in the months of May, June, July, August, and September.
    10. Dove – During the mourning dove and white-winged dove season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    11. Duck, geese and coot – During the migratory game bird seasons as established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    12. Quail (quail enhancement area) – Up to 16 days (Saturdays and Wednesdays only) of quail hunting may be allowed in January and February, combined.
    13. Bird dog training – Throughout the year, except during spring turkey season and in the quail enhancement area. In the quail enhancement area, bird dogs may be trained only from November 1 through December 31.
    14. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year except on the fish hatchery.
    (b) Open seasons in the dog hunt area (which includes that portion of the area north of State Road 4 and west of Three Notch Road, east of Mason West Road, and north of Camp Henderson Road; and that portion of the area north of State Road 4, west of Beaver Creek Highway and Hurricane Lake Road, and east of Belandville Road; and that portion of the area north of Forest Road R47, north of Eadie Cotton Road and Peaden Bridge Road, west of Sherman Kennedy Road, south of Mattie Kennedy Road and Kennedy Bridge Road, west of Bullard Church Road, and east of Beaver Creek Highway and Hurricane Lake Road):
    1. General gun dog – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening the third Saturday in December and closing 15 days thereafter, and reopening 15 days later and closing 23 days thereafter.
    2. General gun still – Opening 16 days after the third Saturday in December and closing 13 days thereafter.
    3. Family hunt – Opening the second Saturday in December and closing 1 day thereafter.
    4. Small game – Opening the second Saturday of November and closing the last day of quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during the general gun dog and still seasons).
    5. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    6. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    7. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    8. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    9. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days after the last day of general gun dog season and closing 10 days thereafter.
    10. Fox, raccoon, opossum and bobcat – May 1 through the Sunday prior to the youth turkey hunt, in that portion of the dog hunt area east of Belandville Road.
    11. Wild hog-dog – Opening the first Friday and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening the third Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August, and September.
    12. Dove – During the mourning dove and white-winged dove season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    13. Duck, geese and coot – During the migratory game bird seasons as established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    14. Bird dog training – Throughout the year, except during spring turkey season.
    15. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    (c) Open seasons in the field trial area (which includes that portion of the area bounded by Coldwater Creek on the northwest, the western boundary of Blackwater State Forest and Paul Barnes Road to the west, Springhill Road to the south, County Road 191 to the east, and on a line running west 3/4 mile from the intersection of County Road 191 and Coldwater Horse Trail, then north one mile and then three miles west to Coldwater Creek at a point 1/2 mile northeast of the Coldwater Recreation Area):
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter, reopening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening the third Saturday in December and closing 53 days thereafter (except during the archery/muzzleloading gun season).
    2. Family still hunt – Opening the second Saturday in December and closing 1 day thereafter.
    3. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening the third Friday in January and closing 2 days thereafter.
    4. Dove (on fields posted as open to dove hunting) – During the mourning dove and white-winged dove season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    5. Duck, geese and coot – During the migratory game bird seasons as established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    6. Bird dog training – October 1-15 and November 14-30.
    7. Quail – Opening the first Wednesday in February and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 4 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 8 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 4 days later and closing 1 day thereafter.
    8. Wild hog-dog – Opening the first Friday and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening the third Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August, and September.
    9. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year except on the fish hatchery.
    (d) Legal to take: All legal game, fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. The bag limit for deer during the archery/muzzleloading gun season on the field trial portion of the area shall be one antlered and one antlerless deer per day. During the family still hunt, antlered or antlerless deer (bag limit of three per quota permit) may be taken. The take of antlerless deer and turkey during the archery season in the Field Trial Area is prohibited, except during the first 30 days. Taking quail is prohibited on the field trial area except during the quail season. Taking quail after 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) is prohibited during the quail season on the field trial area. Taking quail is prohibited on the quail enhancement area (that portion of the area lying north of Bryant Bridge Road, east of Sandy Forest Road, east of County Road 191 between Sandy Forest Road and State Road 4, south of State Road 4 and west of Old Martin Road and Norman Riley Road) except during the quail season as established annually by order of the Executive Director, based on annual fall quail surveys. The daily bag limit for quail on the quail enhancement area is six (6) per person. During the fox, raccoon, opossum and bobcat season, rabbit may be chased by free-running dogs but may not be harvested except as allowed during other open seasons. During the wild hog-dog season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (e) Camping: Throughout the year at designated campsites only.
    (f) General regulations:
    1. During the general gun dog and the fox, raccoon, opossum and bobcat seasons, hunting as specified in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), is allowed. A quota permit shall not be required to take raccoon and opossum from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise during the general gun dog season.
    2. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    3. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited in the still hunt area, field trial area, and during the general gun still hunt in the dog hunt area; however, any dog may be used to take small game during the small game and wild hog-dog seasons. The take of deer with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun dog and family hunts in the dog hunt area. The take of wild hog with dogs during the small game season is prohibited, except in the dog hunt area. Dogs are prohibited in the field trial area, except as specifically authorized by permit, or during the bird dog training, dove or quail hunting seasons, or during wild hog-dog season for the purpose of taking wild hogs.
    4. The take of wildlife with a gun within 300 yards of a public campsite is prohibited.
    5. Taking of wildlife by use of a gun on, upon or from rights-of-way of State Road 4 and 189; US Highway 90; County Road 2, 180 and 191; Beaver Creek Highway; Bryant Bridge, Norman Riley, Sandy Forest, Pleasant Home, Bob Pitts, Deaton Bridge, Indian Ford, Red Rock, Shockley Springs, State Line, Sherman Kennedy, Hurricane Lake, Belandville and Sellersville Roads; paved portions of Camp Lowery Road and Green Road; and Carpenter Road from County Road 191 to Juniper Creek is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    6. The use of airboats, tracked vehicles or all-terrain vehicles on the area is prohibited, except by permit from the Florida Forest Service.
    7. Vehicles are prohibited on the Florida Gas Transmission Line.
    8. During the family hunt and family still hunt, all hunters must check in at the designated check station prior to hunting and check all game taken.
    9. During the wild hog-dog season, hunts will begin at 12:01 a.m. on the first day of the hunt and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the hunt.
    10. Taking wild hogs during daylight hours is prohibited in the West Boundary Forest Unit (that portion of the area south of State Road 4 and west of County Road 191).
    11. During the wild hog-dog season, wild hog may be taken during the day (except in the West Boundary Forest Unit) or at night by the aid of a light with dogs and a firearm. The hunting of wild hog under this provision by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited.
    12. Taking wildlife with a centerfire rifle is prohibited during the small game season and quail season.
    (5) Blackwater Wildlife Management Area – Hutton Unit.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening the 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. Quail – Opening 1 day prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Rule 68A-13.004 F.A.C., and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 18 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 4 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 8 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 4 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 48 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, and reopening 6 days later and closing 1 day thereafter.
    4. General gun – Opening 51 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter.
    5. Mobility-impaired general gun – Opening the last Friday in January and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    6. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    7. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 11 days later and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    8. Wild hog-dog – Opening the third Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, and August, and reopening the second Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in September.
    9. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    10. Bird dog training – Monday through Friday in October, except during archery season.
    11. Dove (on fields posted as open to dove hunting) – During the first 2 weekends of the first and second phases of the mourning dove and white-winged dove season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, fish, frogs and furbearers except that only quail may be taken during the quail season. Taking quail is prohibited except during the quail season. Taking antlered deer not having at least one antler with four or more points or one antler with a main beam of fourteen inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. The bag limit for antlered deer shall be one per quota permit during the archery season and one per person, but no more than two per quota permit during muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons. Two deer (antlered or antlerless) may be taken per mobility-impaired quota permit. During the general gun for mobility-impaired season, only mobility-impaired hunters may take antlerless deer. During spring turkey season, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per person, but not more than two per quota permit. During the wild hog-dog season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (c) Camping: Allowed at designated sites only.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. During hunting seasons, vehicular access is allowed only by individuals possessing quota permits. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads, except during the mobility-impaired hunts, and shall enter and exit only at the designated entrance as indicated on the hunt map.
    2. Hunters shall check in and out at the check station when entering and exiting the area and shall check all game taken during the archery, muzzleloading gun, quail, dove, general gun and mobility-impaired general gun seasons.
    3. Taking wildlife with dogs other than bird dogs or retrievers is prohibited, except during the wild hog-dog season or as specifically authorized by permit. The take of deer with dogs is prohibited. The take of wild hog with dogs is prohibited, except during the wild hog-dog season.
    4. Taking quail after 3:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) is prohibited.
    5. The possession or use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited, except that mobility-impaired hunters may use all-terrain vehicles only on established roads, trails, and firebreaks during the mobility-impaired general gun season.
    6. Taking wildlife with firearms other than shotguns is prohibited during the quail season.
    7. On mobility-impaired hunts, only one non-hunting assistant and a guest permit holder are allowed to accompany each mobility-impaired quota permit holder as provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-15.005
    8. During the wild hog-dog season, wild hog may be taken during the day or at night by the aid of a light with dogs and a firearm. The hunting of wild hog under this provision by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited.
    9. Dove permits shall be issued on a first-come, first served basis at the check station on the day of each dove hunt.
    10. During the dove season, one minor under 16 years of age may accompany an adult dove permit holder and may hunt under the supervision and in the presence of the permit holder, provided that the permit holder and the minor may each take one daily bag limit of doves.
    (6) Blackwater Wildlife Management Area – Carr Unit.
    (a) Open season: Small game – Opening the second Saturday of November and closing 113 days thereafter.
    (b) Legal to take: Quail.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads, and shall enter and exit only at the designated entrance.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs other than bird dogs or retrievers is prohibited.
    3. The possession or use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
    4. Taking wildlife with firearms other than shotguns is prohibited.
    5. Fires are prohibited.
    6. Northern bobwhite may be released and taken by shotgun during the small game season provided each individual or group participating possesses a daily permit and proof (including the name and address of the vendor and date of purchase) that the northern bobwhite were purchased within the past 90 days from a game farm licensed by the Commission or another state. The release of northern bobwhite is allowed only on that portion of the area as designated on the brochure map.
    (7) Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 1 day prior to the second Saturday in December and closing 30 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    2. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening 5 days after the last day of archery season and closing 16 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    3. Small game – Opening the first Saturday in October and closing the Sunday prior to the opening of archery season (Saturdays and Sundays only).
    4. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    5. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004(Saturdays and Sundays only).
    6. Dove – During the first and second Saturdays of the first phase of the mourning dove and white-winged dove season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    7. Fishing and frogging – Allowed when hunting is not allowed.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, fish, frogs and furbearers. During small game season, dove (Saturdays only, during phases established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008), quail and squirrel may be taken. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. Antlerless deer is any deer, except a spotted fawn, that is without antlers or whose antlers are less than one inch in length visible above the hairline. Antlerless deer may be taken by antlerless deer permit only. Only gobblers or bearded turkeys may be taken during the spring turkey season.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except at the High Bluff campground by permit from the Florida Forest Service.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs is prohibited, except any dog may be used to take small game during small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    3. Hunters shall check in and out at a check station when entering and exiting the area and shall check all game taken.
    4. No person shall hunt in any zone other than that for which they have obtained a zone tag permit, except during small game season. All hunters shall maintain possession of check station-issued daily permits while on the area.
    5. Only bows or muzzleloading guns are allowed for taking turkey during spring turkey season, except shotguns may be used during the youth turkey hunt.
    6. Shotguns are prohibited for taking wildlife during the archery season, and centerfire shotguns are prohibited for taking wildlife during the archery/muzzleloading gun season.
    7. No person shall enter the area during any period in which the entry gate is closed.
    8. During the archery and archery/muzzleloading gun seasons, entry into the area is prohibited from one-half hour before sunrise until one hour after sunrise and from one hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunset. During spring turkey season, entry is prohibited from one-half hour before sunrise until one hour after sunrise.
    9. All persons entering or exiting the area may do so only at a designated entrance as indicated on the hunt map.
    10. Taking or attempting to take wildlife by use of a gun on or from the rights-of-way of High Bluff Road or County Road 268 is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    11. Public access is prohibited from 1.5 hours after sunset until 1.5 hours before sunrise.
    12. During the archery, archery/muzzleloading gun, small game and dove seasons, and prior to 1:00 p.m. during the youth spring turkey and spring turkey seasons, access to the area shall be restricted to individuals authorized to participate in the hunt.
    13. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    (8) Point Washington Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. General gun – Open the first 58 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    2. Small game – Opening the second Saturday of November and closing the last day of quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    3. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    4. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    5. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    6. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening 1 day after the last day of general gun season and closing 10 days thereafter.
    7. Migratory birds – During September duck, dove, rail, and common gallinule seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    8. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    9. Trapping – January 1 through February 1.
    10. Youth turkey – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except in designated campsites by permit from the Florida Forest Service.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    2. Taking wild hog by the use of dogs is prohibited.
    3. Taking wildlife with dogs other than bird dogs or retrievers is prohibited, except any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    4. Bird dogs may be trained throughout the year except during the spring turkey season.
    5. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
    6. Taking of wildlife by use of a gun on or from rights-of-way of all named and numbered roads is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    7. Persons operating vehicles shall enter and exit at designated entrances only.
    8. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    (9) Talquin Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. General gun – Open the first 27 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    2. Small game – Opening 5 days after the last day of general gun season and closing the last day of gray squirrel season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    3. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    4. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    5. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004(Saturdays and Sundays only).
    6. September duck – In the September seasons established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    7. Fishing and other recreational uses – Throughout the year.
    8. Bear — During the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (Friday, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    9. Wild hog-still – Opening the second Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August, and September.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during the bear season), fish and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the youth turkey hunt, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit. During the wild hog-still season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs other than bird dogs or retrievers is prohibited, except any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    3. All hunters entering onto or exiting from this area may do so only at a designated entrance as indicated on the hunt map.
    4. Public access is prohibited from 1.5 hours after sunset until 1.5 hours before sunrise.
    5. All-terrain vehicles are prohibited.
    6. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    (10) Ochlockonee River Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Open the first 27 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    2. Small game – Opening 5 days after the last day of archery/muzzleloading gun season and closing the last day of gray squirrel season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    3. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    4. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    5. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (Saturdays and Sundays only).
    6. Fishing and other recreational uses – Throughout the year.
    7. Wild hog-still – Opening the first Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August, and September.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during those portions of the archery season that coincide with the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004), fish, frogs and furbearers. In that portion of the area south of I-10, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. In that portion of the area north of I-10, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. Gobblers or bearded turkeys may be taken during the archery/muzzleloading gun season. During the youth turkey hunt, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit. During the wild hog-still season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs other than bird dogs or retrievers is prohibited, except any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    3. All hunters entering onto or exiting from this area may do so only at a designated entrance as indicated on the hunt map.
    4. Public access is prohibited from 1.5 hours after sunset until 1.5 hours before sunrise.
    5. All-terrain vehicles are prohibited.
    6. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    (11) Tate’s Hell Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. General gun – Open the first 58 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    2. Small game – Opening the second Saturday of November and closing the last day of quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    3. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    4. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    5. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening the day after the last day of general gun season and closing 10 days thereafter.
    6. Duck, geese and coot – As established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    7. Dove, snipe, and woodcock – As established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    8. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    9. Trapping – February 1 through March 1.
    10. Fox, raccoon, opossum and bobcat – May 1 through September 30 in that portion of the area bounded by Jet Engine Road, Five Points Road, Trout Creek Road, Buck Siding Road, Tucker Road and Gully Branch Road.
    11. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    12. Bear — During the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    13. Youth turkey – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during the bear season), fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of 10 inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except at designated sites by permit from the Florida Forest Service.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Deer dogs may be trained from the last Saturday in October and for 19 consecutive days thereafter.
    2. During the general gun and small game seasons, hunting as specified by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), is allowed.
    3. Vehicles may be operated only on designated roads. Off-Highway Vehicles (all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles) are prohibited except by permit from the Florida Forest Service. Airboats and tracked vehicles are prohibited.
    4. Hunting with dogs other than bird dogs and retrievers is prohibited in the still hunt area, which includes that portion of the area east of Whiskey George Creek and south of Dry Bridge Road, east of Car Body Road, south of River Road, east of Burnt Bridge Road from its intersection with River Road to the New River, south of New River and west of Carrabelle River, and those lands lying south and east of the Crooked River. The take of deer with dogs is prohibited, except during general gun season in the dog hunt area. The take of wild hog with dogs is prohibited, except during general gun and small game seasons in the dog hunt area.
    5. Taking of wildlife by use of a gun on or from the rights-of-way of County Road 67 is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    6. During general gun season, the use of a light in a manner capable of disclosing the presence of wildlife from 12:00 a.m. (midnight) until one-half hour before sunrise is prohibited, except hunting as specified by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), is allowed.
    7. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    (12) Tate’s Hell Wildlife Management Area – Womack Creek Unit.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 8 days thereafter.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. Small game – Opening the second Saturday of November and closing the last day of quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    4. General gun still – Open during the first 13 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    5. General gun dog – December 24 through January 5.
    6. Duck, geese, and coot – During the seasons established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    7. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    8. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 9 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 4 days later and closing 3 days thereafter.
    9. Trapping – February 1 through March 1.
    10. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    11. Wild hog-dog – Opening the day after the last day of general gun dog season and closing 12 days thereafter.
    12. Dove, snipe, and woodcock – During the seasons established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during those portions of the archery season that coincide with the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004), fish, frogs, and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the youth turkey hunt, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit. During the wild hog-dog season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except at designated sites by permit from the Florida Forest Service.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs, retrievers or dogs with a shoulder height of 15 inches or less, is prohibited except during the general gun dog and wild hog-dog seasons. The take of deer with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun dog season. The take of wild hog with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun dog and wild hog-dog seasons.
    2. Vehicles may be operated only on designated roads.
    3. The use of airboats, all-terrain vehicles, or tracked vehicles is prohibited.
    4. Taking wildlife by use of a gun on or from the rights-of-way of County Road 67 and Jeff Sanders Road from Rock Landing Road south 1/2 mile to SFR 174 is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    5. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    (13) Aucilla Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 57 days thereafter, except in the Pinhook still hunt area. Opening the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 1 day later and closing 6 days thereafter, and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter in the Pinhook still hunt area.
    2. Small game – Opening the day after the last day of general gun season and ending the last day of gray squirrel season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except in the Pinhook still hunt area). Opening the day after the last day of general gun season in the Pinhook still hunt area and closing 18 days thereafter (Pinhook still hunt area only).
    3. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    4. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    5. Archery – Opening 49 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter, except in the Pinhook still hunt area. Opening 49 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 8 days thereafter and reopening 13 days later and closing 8 days thereafter in the Pinhook still hunt area.
    6. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 14 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    7. Family hunt – Opening 7 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 1 day thereafter in the Pinhook still hunt area only.
    8. Wild hog-still – Opening 42 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 15 days thereafter in the Pinhook still hunt area only.
    9. Wild hog-dog – Opening the second Friday and closing 2 days thereafter during the months of May, June, July and August, and opening the first Friday in September and closing 2 days thereafter.
    10. September duck – In the September duck seasons established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    11. Duck, geese and coot – During the duck and coot season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    12. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    13. Trapping – Opening the day following the close of general gun season and closing March 1.
    14. Bear — During the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, except in the Pinhook still hunt area.
    15. Raccoon (dog hunt area only) – Opening the first Thursday in July and closing the last Sunday in August (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only).
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during the bear season and those portions of the muzzleloading gun season in the Pinhook still hunt area that coincide with the bear season), fish, frogs and furbearers. In the Pinhook still hunt area (which is that portion of the area south of US 98), taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. In the remainder of the area, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the archery season in the Pinhook still hunt area the bag limit for deer shall be two deer, only one of which can be antlered, per quota permit. During the family hunt the bag limit shall be one antlered and one antlerless deer per quota permit. During the muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons in the Pinhook still hunt area, the bag limit for deer shall be one antlered deer per person, but not more than two per quota permit. During the wild hog-dog season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except by permit from the Suwannee River Water Management District on District managed lands. Hikers using the Florida National Scenic Trail may camp at designated hike-in campsites along the trail without obtaining a camping permit.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Taking wild hog by the use of dogs is prohibited, except during the wild hog-dog, small game and general gun seasons in the dog hunt area (which includes that portion of the area east of State Road 59 and north of US 98, west of Powell Hammock Road and south of Goose Pasture Road and that portion of the area north of Goose Pasture Road and west of Oneal Tram).
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs other than bird dogs or waterfowl retrievers is prohibited in the still hunt area (which includes that portion of the area south of US 98 and that portion of the area north of Goose Pasture Road and east of Oneal Tram). The take of deer with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun season in the dog hunt area. The take of wild hog with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun and small game seasons in the dog hunt area.
    3. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads and shall enter and exit at designated entrances.
    4. During the general gun, raccoon, and small game seasons, hunting as specified by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), is allowed.
    5. Taking wildlife by use of a gun on or from the rights-of-way of US 98 is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    6. Fires are prohibited.
    7. The use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) is prohibited.
    8. Taking wildlife with dogs is prohibited during the archery season, except that waterfowl retrievers may be used during the September duck seasons.
    9. Hunters shall enter and exit the Pinhook still hunt area at a designated entrance.
    10. Public access is prohibited in that portion of the still hunt area north of Goose Pasture Road and east of Oneal Tram from 1.5 hours after sunset until 1.5 hours before sunrise, except by persons possessing a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District.
    11. During the wild hog-dog season, hunts will begin at 12:01 a.m. on the first day of the hunt and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the hunt.
    12. During the wild hog-dog season, wild hog may be taken during the day or at night by the aid of a light with dogs and a firearm. The hunting of wild hog under this provision by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited.
    13. Northern bobwhite may be released and taken by shotgun during the small game season provided each individual or group participating possesses a daily permit and proof (including the name and address of the vendor and date of purchase) that the northern bobwhite were purchased within the past 90 days from a game farm licensed by the Commission or another state. The release of northern bobwhite is allowed only on FWC-lead managed portions of the area.
    (14) Flint Rock Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Muzzleloading gun – During the Zone C muzzleloading gun season as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    2. General gun – During the Zone C antlered deer season as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    3. Small game – Opening the day following the close of general gun season and closing the first Sunday in March.
    4. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    5. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    6. Archery – During the Zone C archery season as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    7. September duck – In the September duck seasons established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    8. Duck, geese and coot – During the duck and coot season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    9. Fishing and frogging – Allowed during periods the area is open for access.
    10. Trapping – Opening the day after the last day of general gun season and closing March 1.
    11. Wild hog-still – Open the fourth Friday and closing 6 days thereafter in August and May, and opening the third Friday and closing 6 days thereafter in June.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, fish, frogs, and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the wild hog-still season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Taking wildlife with dogs other than waterfowl retrievers and bird dogs is prohibited.
    2. Access is allowed only by individuals possessing a valid recreational user permit except as provided by Florida Statutes § 379.354, and only during periods open to hunting and 7 days before each open hunting season (except access for the wild hog-still season is restricted to hunt dates only).
    3. Vehicles may be operated only on designated roads, and access is restricted to designated entrances.
    4. Taking wildlife by use of a gun on or from the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 98 is prohibited as provided by subsection 68A-4.008(4), F.A.C.
    5. Fires are prohibited.
    6. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
    (15) Pine Log Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 22 days thereafter (throughout the area); and reopening 20 days later and closing 2 days thereafter (in the archery-only area).
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 55 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter.
    4. Small game – During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    5. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    6. Spring turkey – Opening the third Saturday in March and closing 22 days thereafter.
    7. Raccoon — During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    8. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    9. Duck, geese and coot – During the migratory game bird seasons as established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    10. Dove — During the first phase of the mourning dove and white-winged dove season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    11. Bird dog training – Throughout the year, except during spring turkey season.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during those portions of the archery season that coincide with the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004), fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the youth turkey hunt, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit.
    (c) Camping: Allowed at designated sites only.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads and shall enter and exit at designated entrances.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs other than bird dogs or retrievers is prohibited, except as specifically authorized by permit, when taking raccoon during the raccoon season, or when using any dog to take small game during small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    3. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
    4. Taking of wildlife by use of a gun on or from the rights-of-way of State Road 79 or County Road 2296 is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    5. Hunters shall check in and out at a check station when entering and exiting the area and shall check all game taken during the archery, muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons.
    6. Taking wildlife with firearms, air guns and crossbows is prohibited in the archery-only area, delineated as that portion of the area lying north of Pine Log Creek, south of Environmental Road, and west of State Road 79.
    7. During the raccoon season, hunting as specified by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), is allowed and quota permits are not required from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.
    8. Northern bobwhite may be released and taken by shotgun during the small game season provided each individual or group participating possesses a daily permit and proof (including the name and address of the vendor and date of purchase) that the northern bobwhite were purchased within the past 90 days from a game farm licensed by the Commission or another state. The release of northern bobwhite is allowed only on that portion of the area west of Highway 79 and south of Pine Log Creek.
    9. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    (16) Eglin AFB Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – During Zone D archery season as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – During the first 7 days of Zone D muzzleloading gun season as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    3. General gun – During Zone D general gun season as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    4. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – During the last 7 days of Zone D muzzleloading gun season as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    5. Small game – During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    6. Dove – In areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    7. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    8. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    9. Raccoon, fox, opossum, and bobcat – May 15 through August 31 in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    10. Trapping – December 1 through March 1 in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    11. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year in areas and at times specified by the Installation Commander.
    12. Wild hog-dog – Throughout the year in areas and at times specified by the Installation Commander.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, fish (except as provided below), frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of 10 inches or more in length is prohibited, except in the Jackson and Brier Creek units where take of antlered deer not having at least one antler with 4 or more points or one antler with a main beam of 14-inches or more in length is prohibited. The Installation Commander may specify areas in which and days during which persons less than 16 years of age may harvest antlered deer not meeting antler point criteria. Antlerless deer may be taken during established seasons only by permit from the Installation Commander. The take of wild hog is prohibited during small game season. Only wild hog may be taken during the wild hog-dog season. During spring turkey season gobbler or bearded turkey may only be taken from 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m. The take of turkey is prohibited during the archery season.
    1. No person shall kill or possess any fish on Weekly Pond, Upper Memorial Lake, Hurlburt Lake or Jack Lake.
    2. No person shall take more than ten panfish in the aggregate per day, kill or possess any panfish less than eight inches in total length, take more than one black bass per day, or kill or possess any black bass less than 24 inches in total length on Duck Pond or Indigo Pond.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except at designated campsites.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Possession of or taking wildlife with dogs other than bird dogs or retrievers is prohibited in areas specified by the Installation Commander.
    2. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads except those posted as closed.
    3. Hunters shall check in and out at a check station when entering and exiting the area and shall check all game taken in areas specified by the Installation Commander.
    4. Taking wildlife by use of a gun on or from the rights-of-way of any paved Eglin road, Range Roads 200, 213, 234, 204 (south of Range Road 314), and those portions of Range Road 211 west of Silver Creek to Range Road 610, and all other roads posted as such, is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    5. Use of trotlines or bush hooks is prohibited.
    6. During small game season, hunting as specified by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), is allowed only in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    7. Use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited, except by permit.
    8. Dogs may be trained in areas and at times specified by the Installation Commander.
    9. Persons shall only enter and exit Eglin AFB in areas and at times specified by the Installation Commander.
    10. No person shall operate any boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine on any lake or pond, except as authorized by the Installation Commander.
    11. A Department of Defense-issued permit is required for all recreational users on the area.
    12. Northern bobwhite may be released and taken by shotgun during the small game season provided each individual or group participating possesses a daily permit and proof (including the name and address of the vendor and date of purchase) that the northern bobwhite were purchased within the past 90 days from a game farm licensed by the Commission or another state. The release of northern bobwhite is allowed only in the Sikes and Choctaw units.
    13. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    14. Taking wildlife with shotguns using slugs or shot larger than number 2 during small game season is prohibited.
    15. Bicycles and electric bicycles are allowed only in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    (17) Escambia River Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. General gun – Open the first 58 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during the family hunt).
    2. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    3. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    4. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening the day after the last day of general gun season and closing 10 days thereafter.
    5. Small game – Opening the second Saturday of November and closing the last day of quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    6. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    7. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    8. Fox, opossum and bobcat – November 1 through July 31 except during spring turkey season.
    9. Migratory birds – During seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    10. Wild hog-dog – Opening the second and fourth Friday of the month and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August, and September.
    11. Family hunt – Opening the last Saturday in December and ending 1 day thereafter.
    12. Fishing and frogging – Allowed throughout the year.
    13. Raccoon – Throughout the year except during the spring turkey season.
    14. Trapping – December 1 through March 1.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the wild hog-dog season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (c) Camping: Allowed throughout the area (except where posted as no camping), but not to exceed 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period. A permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District is required if camping within any designated campground. Camping is limited to tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Kitchen stoves, refrigerators and freezers are prohibited, unless contained in mobile campers. Lumber, sheet metal or other building materials are prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited in that portion of the area north of State Road 184 in Santa Rosa County, and north of Cedartown Road and Daffin Road in Escambia County, except that dogs may be used to take raccoon at night during the raccoon season and to take wild hog during the wild hog-dog season. The take of deer with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun and family hunt seasons in the dog hunt area. The take of deer with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun and family hunt seasons in the dog hunt area, The take of wild hog with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun, family hunt, and small game seasons in the dog hunt area and during the wild hog-dog season throughout the area.
    3. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
    4. Taking wildlife by use of a gun on or from rights-of-way of Keyser Landing Road, Webb Landing Road, State Road 184 and all other paved roads located within the area is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008 Taking fish on or from rights-of-way of Keyser Landing Road and Webb Landing Road is prohibited.
    5. Hunting raccoon as specified by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), is allowed during the raccoon season.
    6. Access to improved recreational areas is allowed from sunset to sunrise only for individuals participating in authorized hunting and/or fishing activities, actively launching/retrieving a boat or authorized to camp within the area.
    7. During the wild hog-dog season, hunts will begin at 12:01 a.m. on the first day of the hunt and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the hunt.
    8. During the wild hog-dog season, wild hog may be taken during the day or at night by the aid of a light with dogs and a firearm. The hunting of wild hog under this provision by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited.
    (18) Tyndall AFB Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – During Zone D archery season as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – During the first 7 days and Zone D muzzleloading gun season as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    3. General gun – During Zone D antlered deer season as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    4. Supervised youth – Opening the first day of archery season and closing December 31 (only in areas and during days designated by the Installation Commander).
    5. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    6. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    7. Small game – Opening the second Saturday in November and closing 113 days thereafter in areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander.
    8. Migratory game birds – In areas and during days specified by the Installation Commander within seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    9. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year except in areas posted as closed.
    10. Bear — During the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (only in areas and during days designated by the Installation Commander).
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during the bear season), fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age in areas specified by the Installation Commander. Within the East and West units, the take of deer not having at least one antler with four or more points is prohibited unless otherwise specified by the Installation Commander. The Installation Commander may specify areas and days where taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points is prohibited, and where persons less than 16 years of age may harvest antlered deer not meeting antler point criteria. Antler restrictions shall not apply during the supervised youth hunt. Antlerless deer may be taken during established seasons only by permit from the Installation Commander. The bag limit for deer shall be 3 (but no more than 2 antlerless deer) during all seasons combined, except on the Flightline Unit where statewide bag limits for deer shall apply.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except in designated areas.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Taking wildlife with dogs other than bird dogs or retrievers is prohibited, except any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season in areas and during days designated by the Installation Commander.
    2. Taking of wildlife by use of a gun on or from the rights-of-way of US 98 is prohibited as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-4.008
    3. Use of trotlines or bush hooks is prohibited.
    4. The use of handguns, rimfire and centerfire rifles are prohibited for taking wildlife.
    5. Taking deer with shotguns or muzzleloading guns using ammunition other than slugs or single projectiles is prohibited.
    6. Taking wildlife with crossbows during the archery season is allowed only in areas and during days as specified by the Installation Commander.
    (19) Choctawhatchee River Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. General gun – Open the first 58 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, except Holmes Creek Unit and East River Island.
    4. Small game – During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    5. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening the day after the last day of general gun season and closing 10 days thereafter. Open the first 69 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, in Holmes Creek Unit and East River Island only.
    6. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    7. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, only in that portion of the area south of the pipeline right-of-way located up river (north) of Cedar Log Landing (Walton County) and Billy Lee Landing (Washington County). Opening the third Saturday in March and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 11 days later and closing 2 days thereafter in that portion of the area north of the pipeline right-of-way.
    8. Migratory birds – During seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    9. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    10. Trapping – December 1 through March 1 in still hunt areas and the day after the last day of general gun season through March 1 in dog hunt areas.
    11. Wild hog-dog – Opening the first Friday of the month and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August and September except in the Homes Creek Unit.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, fish, frogs and furbearers. In that portion of the area south of I-10, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. In that portion of the area north of I-10, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. In that portion of the area north of the pipeline right-of-way, turkey may be taken only during the spring turkey season and only one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit. During the wild hog-dog season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (c) Camping: Allowed throughout the area (except where posted as no camping), but not to exceed 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period. A permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District is required if camping within any designated campground. Camping is and limited to tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Kitchen stoves, refrigerators and freezers are prohibited, unless contained in mobile campers. Lumber, sheet metal or other building materials are prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited in still hunt areas; however, any dog may be used to hunt raccoon during the general gun season and small game season pursuant to Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), except in the East River Island area and Holmes Creek Unit. Wild hog may also be hunted with dogs during the general gun and small game seasons in the dog hunt area and throughout the area (dog and still hunt areas) during the wild hog-dog season, except in the Holmes Creek Unit. Designated still hunt areas are north of US Highway 90, Holmes Creek Unit (those lands in Washington County lying east of County Road 284) and East River Island (those lands in Township 1 North, Ranges 17 and 18 West which are bounded on the south and east by East River and on the west and north by Choctawhatchee River); also those lands south of US Highway 90 lying north of the pipeline right-of-way and east of the Choctawhatchee River. The take of deer with dogs is prohibited, except during the general gun season in the dog hunt area.
    3. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
    4. The possession or consumption of intoxicating beverages is prohibited in the Holmes Creek Unit.
    5. Access to improved recreational areas is allowed from sunset to sunrise only for individuals participating in authorized hunting and/or fishing activities, actively launching/retrieving a boat or authorized to camp within the area.
    6. During the wild hog-dog season, hunts will begin at 12:01 a.m. on the first day of the hunt and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the hunt.
    7. During the wild hog-dog season, wild hog may be taken during the day or at night by the aid of a light with dogs and a firearm. The hunting of wild hog under this provision by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited.
    (20) Chipola River Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open seasons, except in the Altha Tract:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. General gun – Open the first 43 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    4. Small game – During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    5. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening 4 days after the last day of general gun season and closing 1 day thereafter and reopening 6 days later and closing 1 day thereafter.
    6. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    7. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    8. Migratory birds – During seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    9. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    10. Trapping – December 1 through March 1.
    11. Bear – During the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    12. Wild hog-still – Opening the second Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August and September.
    (b) Open seasons in the Altha Tract:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter.
    2. Family hunt – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter.
    3. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    4. Small game – The Saturday after the last day of muzzleloading gun season through the first Sunday in March (Saturdays and Sundays only).
    5. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 11 days later and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    6. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    7. Trapping – December 1 through March 1.
    (c) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during the bear season and those portions of the archery season in the Altha Tract that coincide with the bear season), fish, frogs and furbearers. In that portion of the area south of I-10, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. In that portion of the area north of I-10, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the archery season in the Altha Tract, the bag limit for deer shall be one antlered or one antlerless deer per person, but not more than two per quota permit. During the family hunt, the bag limit shall be one antlered and one antlerless deer per quota permit. During the muzzleloading gun season in the Altha Tract, the bag limit shall be one antlered deer per person, but not more than two per quota permit. One gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit during the youth turkey hunt and one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per person, but not more than two per quota permit during spring turkey season in the Altha Tract. During the wild hog-still season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (d) Camping: Prohibited, except at designated campsites by permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District, but not to exceed 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period. Camping is limited to tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Kitchen stoves, refrigerators and freezers are prohibited, unless contained in mobile campers. Lumber, sheet metal or other building materials are prohibited.
    (e) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    2. Taking or attempting to take deer or wild hog with the aid of dogs is prohibited.
    3. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
    4. The possession or consumption of intoxicating beverages is prohibited in the Altha Tract.
    5. Access to improved recreational areas is allowed from sunset to sunrise only for individuals participating in authorized hunting and/or fishing activities, actively launching/retrieving a boat or authorized to camp within the area.
    6. In the Hayes Spring Run (lands in Sections 28, 32, and 33 of Township 6 North, Range 10 West encompassing the eastern tributary of the Chipola River known as Hayes Spring Run) and Waddell Mill Creek (lands west of Bump Nose Road within Section 6 of Township 5 North, Range 10 West) areas, taking deer and wild hog with guns other than bows and crossbows is prohibited, and taking wildlife with centerfire rifles or centerfire pistols is prohibited.
    (21) Yellow River Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open seasons:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. General gun – Open the first 58 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    4. Small game – During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    5. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening the day after the last day of general gun season and closing 10 days thereafter.
    6. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    7. Migratory birds – During seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    8. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    9. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    10. Trapping – December 1 through March 1.
    11. Wild hog-still – Opening the second Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August and September.
    (b) Legal to Take: All legal game, fish, frogs and furbearers. In that portion of the area south of I-10, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. In that portion of the area north of I-10, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age.
    (c) Camping: Allowed throughout the portion of the area managed by Northwest Florida Water Management District (except where posted as no camping), but not to exceed 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period. Within that portion of the area managed by the Florida Forest Service, camping is prohibited, except by special use permit or at designated primitive sites and for a maximum of 14 days. Throughout the entire area, camping is limited to tents, trailers, or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Kitchen stoves, refrigerators, and freezers are prohibited, unless contained in mobile campers. Lumber, sheet metal, or other building materials are prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads except vehicular access is prohibited from May through September on Holt Enhancement Road, North Holt Cross Road, South Holt Cross Road, Haiseal Road and Cotton Creek Road.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited, except that dogs may be used to hunt raccoon and opossum during the general gun and small game seasons and any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited. Only wild hog may be taken during the wild hog-still season.
    3. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
    4. During the general gun and small game seasons, hunting as specified by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), is allowed.
    5. Access to improved recreational areas is allowed from sunset to sunrise only for individuals participating in authorized hunting and/or fishing activities, actively launching/retrieving a boat or authorized to camp within the area.
    6. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    (22) Econfina Creek Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season except in the mobility-impaired, Cat Creek and Fitzhugh Carter areas.
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. General gun – Open the first 58 days of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    4. Small game – During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season).
    5. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening the day after the last day of general gun season and closing 10 days thereafter.
    6. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    7. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    8. Raccoon – Opening the second Saturday in November and closing the day prior to the youth turkey hunt, reopening the day following the close of spring turkey season and closing on July 31.
    9. Migratory birds – During seasons established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    10. Fishing and frogging – Allowed throughout the year.
    11. Bear – During the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    (b) Open seasons in the mobility-impaired hunt area (area south of County Road 388):
    1. General gun – Opening the day after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 47 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 3 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    2. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    3. Fishing and frogging – Allowed throughout the year.
    4. Small game – Opening the Saturday after the last day general gun season and closing the first Sunday in March (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    (c) Open seasons in the Cat Creek (area south of State Road 20 and north of County Road 388) and Fitzhugh Carter (area west of State Road 77) areas:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 55 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter.
    4. Small game – During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun season and muzzleloading gun seasons) (Cat Creek area) and opening the second Saturday in December and closing 15 days thereafter (Fitzhugh Carter area).
    5. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004.004, and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 11 days later and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    7. September duck – In the September duck seasons established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003, (Fitzhugh Carter area only).
    8. Fishing and frogging – Allowed throughout the year (except as provided below).
    (d) Legal to Take: All legal game, bear (only during the bear season and those portions of the archery season in the Cat Creek and Fitzhugh Carter areas that coincide with the bear season), fish (except as provided below), frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. Taking bobcat and otter is prohibited in the Fitzhugh Carter area. During the youth turkey hunt, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit. In the mobility-impaired hunt area, antlerless deer (bag limit of two per three-day hunt) may be taken during general gun hunts only by persons possessing valid mobility-impaired certificates.
    (e) Camping: Prohibited, except at designated campsites by permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District, but not to exceed 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period. Camping is limited to tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Kitchen stoves, refrigerators and freezers are prohibited, unless contained in mobile campers. Lumber, sheet metal or other building materials are prohibited. Hikers using the Florida National Scenic Trail may camp at designated hike-in campsites along the trail without obtaining a camping permit.
    (f) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads. During periods open to hunting in the mobility-impaired hunt area, vehicles are not restricted to named or numbered roads but may be operated only by persons authorized to participate in the hunt. From May through September, vehicular access is prohibited on Dog Roads 1-8, 10, 13-17, 19, 20-28 and 33-37, Enfinger Road and on numbered roads in the mobility-impaired area.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited in those portions of the area that are west of State Road 77; south of State Road 20; east of Econfina Creek; south and east of Hampshire Blvd. except that portion of the area lying south of Greenhead Road and east of Strickland Road; west of Econfina Road and south of Greenhead Road, except that portion of the area lying east of Fox Pond and Mabel Porter roads; and north of Deadening Road except that dogs may be used in that portion of the area in Jackson County and to take raccoons (except in the mobility-impaired Cat Creek and Fitzhugh Carter areas). The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited, except deer may be taken with dogs during general gun season in the dog hunt area and wild hog may be taken with dogs during general gun and small game seasons in the dog hunt area.
    3. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited except in the mobility-impaired hunt area by persons possessing mobility-impaired certificates.
    4. The possession or consumption of intoxicating beverages is prohibited.
    5. On mobility-impaired hunts, only one non-hunting assistant and a guest permit holder are allowed to accompany each mobility-impaired quota permit holder as provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-15.005
    6. Taking wildlife by use of a gun on or from rights-of-way of Thomas Road, Rattlesnake Road, Strickland Road, Porter Pond Road, Duma Jack/Deadening Road, Greenhead Road, Hampshire Boulevard, Cat Creek Road, Enfinger Road, State Road 20 or County Road 388 is prohibited.
    7. During the raccoon season, hunting as specified by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-24.002(2)(b), is allowed and quota permits are not required from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.
    8. Horses are allowed on designated horse trails only. Horses and the use of bicycles are prohibited on the Fitzhugh Carter Area.
    9. All persons entering or exiting the Fitzhugh/Carter area may do so only at a designated entrance.
    10. Hunters and anglers shall check in and out at a check station when entering and exiting the Fitzhugh/Carter area and shall check all game and fish taken.
    11. Access to improved recreational areas is allowed from sunset to sunrise only for individuals participating in authorized hunting and/or fishing activities, actively launching/retrieving a boat or authorized to camp within the area.
    12. Northern bobwhite may be released and taken by shotgun during the small game season provided each individual or group participating possesses a daily permit and proof (including the name and address of the vendor and date of purchase) that the northern bobwhite were purchased within the past 90 days from a game farm licensed by the Commission or another state. The release of northern bobwhite is allowed only on that portion of the area north of State Road 20 and east of Highway 77.
    13. Individuals participating in waterfowl hunts are exempt from quota permit requirements except in the Cat Creek, Fitzhugh Carter, and mobility-impaired areas.
    14. General regulations for taking fish on all Fitzhugh Carter Area lakes and water bodies:
    a. Fishing is allowed only by permit issued by the Commission.
    b. Days and hours of operation and angler quotas shall be as designated by the Commission and posted at the area headquarters. Angler quotas shall be determined by the following: a maximum of one angler per ten acres of open water with a minimum of two anglers per water body. Fishing is allowed in designated lakes and water bodies only. All other lakes, water bodies and restricted areas are closed to public fishing. Any lake or water body may be temporarily closed to public access for management purposes or in the event that access to the lake or water body exposes the public to danger by posting notice at the headquarters.
    c. No person shall take more than 20 panfish in the aggregate per day, kill or possess any bluegill or redear sunfish less than 8 inches in total length, take more than 10 black crappie per day, kill or possess any black crappie less than 10 inches in total length, or kill or possess any black bass.
    d. Fish may not be filleted, nor the head or tail fin removed, until the angler has checked out at the check station.
    e. The use or possession of nets, seines, fish traps, trotlines, set lines, spears, gigs, snatch hooks, crossbow, bow and arrow or bush hooks is prohibited. Landing nets may be used and possessed for boating fish caught by rod and reel or hook and line.
    (23) Box-R Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter.
    2. Small game – Opening the second Saturday in November and closing the Sunday prior to the fourth Thursday in November and reopening the second Saturday in February and closing the first Sunday in March.
    3. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    4. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 46 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 4 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 4 days later and closing 3 days thereafter.
    5. Wild hog-still – Opening the second Saturday in December and closing 6 days thereafter.
    6. Wild hog-dog – Opening the second Wednesday and closing 5 days thereafter in May, June, July, August, and September.
    7. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 9 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 11 days later and closing 3 days thereafter.
    8. Dove – Saturdays and Sundays during the first phase of the mourning dove and white-winged dove season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.008
    9. Fishing and frogging – Allowed throughout the year.
    10. Youth turkey – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during those portions of the archery season that coincide with the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004), fish, frogs and furbearers. The bag limit for deer shall be one deer per person, but not more than two per quota permit. Antlerless deer may only be taken during archery season (1 antlerless deer per quota permit) or by antlerless deer permit. Taking antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During spring turkey season, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per person, but not more than two per quota permit. During the wild hog-dog season, only wild hog may be taken. The take of deer is prohibited during wild hog-still season.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Motor vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    2. During periods when the area is closed to hunting, public access other than on foot (pedestrian), horseback (equestrian) or by bicycle is prohibited except that motorized vehicles may be used on Pine Log Road and one day immediately prior to and one day after each hunt.
    3. The possession or use of airboats, all-terrain vehicles, unlicensed and unregistered motorcycles or tracked vehicles is prohibited.
    4. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited, except any dog may be used during the wild hog-dog season and when taking small game during the small game season. The take of wild hogs with dogs is prohibited, except during the wild hog-dog season. During the wild hog-dog season, no more than 3 free-running dogs per quota permit may be used. The take of deer with dogs is prohibited.
    5. Hunters shall check in and out at a check station when entering and exiting the area and shall check all game taken, except during the small game, wild hog-dog, spring turkey, and dove seasons. Hunters accessing the Gulf County portion of the area are not required to check in or out at a check station or check harvested wildlife and are exempt from quota permit requirements.
    6. No deer shall be dismembered until checked at a check station.
    7. Taking or attempting to take wildlife by use of a gun on or from the rights-of-way of County Road 385, County Road 384, Moses Road, Teat Road, or Pine Log Road is prohibited.
    8. During the wild hog-dog season, a quota permit shall allow a hunting group of two persons and a guest, as authorized by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-15.005, (3 total) to participate in the hunt.
    9. During the wild hog-dog season, hunts will begin at noon on the first day of the hunt and end at noon on the last day of the hunt.
    10. During the wild hog-dog season, taking wild hog without the aid of a dog is prohibited.
    11. During the wild hog-dog season, wild hog may be taken at night by the aid of a light with dogs and a firearm, provided that no wild hog may be shot until bayed by a dog. The hunting of wild hog under this provision by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat, or animal is prohibited.
    (24) Lafayette Creek Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. Family hunt – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter.
    4. General gun – Opening 58 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter.
    5. Small game – During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun, family hunt, muzzleloading gun, and wild hog-still seasons).
    6. Spring turkey – Opening the third Saturday in March and closing 2 days thereafter (Saturday through Monday), reopening the following Friday and closing 30 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    7. Migratory birds – During seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    8. Fishing and other recreational uses – During daylight hours only.
    9. Wild hog-still – During the month of February.
    10. Youth turkey – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, fish, frogs and furbearers, except that deer and turkey may not be taken during the wild hog-still season. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except at designated campsites or by permit from Northwest Florida Water Management District.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. During periods open to hunting, vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads. During periods when the area is closed to hunting, vehicular access is prohibited except vehicles may be used one day immediately prior to and after each season.
    2. During the archery, muzzleloading gun, family hunt, general gun and spring turkey seasons, access to the area shall be restricted to individuals authorized to participate in the quota hunt and persons hiking through on the Florida Trail.
    3. All-terrain vehicles are prohibited.
    4. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited, except any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    5. All persons entering or exiting the area may do so only at a designated entrance, except through hikers may enter via the Florida Trail.
    6. Horses are allowed on designated horse trails only.
    7. Northern bobwhite may be released and taken by shotgun during the small game season provided each individual or group participating possesses a daily permit and proof (including the name and address of the vendor and date of purchase) that the northern bobwhite were purchased within the past 90 days from a game farm licensed by the Commission or another state.
    (25) Wakulla Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 40 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) and reopening 4 days later and closing 23 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only).
    2. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening 1 day after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. Small game – Opening the day after the last day of archery/muzzleloading gun season and closing 27 days thereafter.
    4. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    5. Spring turkey – During the spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (Saturdays and Sundays only).
    6. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during those portions of the archery season that coincide with the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004), fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the youth turkey hunt, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit.
    (c) Camping: Allowed only at designated sites by permit from the Florida Forest Service.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    2. All-terrain vehicles are prohibited.
    3. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited, except any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    4. All hunters entering or exiting the area may do so only at a designated entrance.
    5. Public access is prohibited from 1.5 hours after sunset until 1.5 hours before sunrise.
    6. The take of wildlife with a firearm on or from the right-of-way of Chattin Road within 1/4 mile of the intersection with McBride Slough Road is prohibited.
    7. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    (26) Perdido River Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. Family hunt – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 40 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    4. General gun – Opening 51 days following first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter.
    5. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening 4 days after the last day of general gun season and closing 10 days thereafter.
    6. Small game – Opening 3 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing the last day of gray squirrel season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun, family hunt, muzzleloading gun, and archery/muzzleloading gun seasons).
    7. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    8. Spring turkey – Opening the third Saturday in March and closing 8 days thereafter, reopening the following day and closing 13 days thereafter.
    9. Migratory birds – During seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    10. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, fish, frogs and furbearers. In that portion of the area south of I-10, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. In that portion of the area north of I-10, taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the youth turkey hunt, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except at designated campsites by permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District, but not to exceed 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period. Camping is limited to tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Kitchen stoves, refrigerators and freezers are prohibited, unless contained in mobile campers. Lumber, sheet metal or other building materials are prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads, except vehicles may not be operated on Frank Reeder Loop Road, Muscogee Regen Road, Red Gate Road and Shelby Ditch Road from May through September.
    2. All-terrain vehicles are prohibited.
    3. Hunting with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited, except any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    4. Horses are allowed on designated horse trails only.
    5. The possession or consumption of intoxicating beverages is prohibited.
    6. The launching or loading of any vessel with an internal combustion engine larger than 10 horsepower is prohibited at the Fillingim and Pipes boat ramps.
    7. Public access is prohibited from 1.5 hours after sunset until 1.5 hours before sunrise, except access is allowed throughout the year on Sand Landing Road, at designated campsites or by permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District.
    (27) Juniper Creek Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Family hunt – Opening 1 day after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening December 24 and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening December 31 and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 1 day prior to the third Saturday in January and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    2. Youth turkey hunt – Opening the second Saturday in March and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 13 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 13 days later and closing 1 day thereafter.
    3. Bear hunt – During the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    (b) Legal to take: Antlered deer with at least one antler with two or more points, antlerless deer, bear (only during the bear season), wild hog, non-protected birds, non-protected mammals, and wild turkey (during the youth turkey hunt only). The bag limit for deer shall be one antlered or one antlerless deer per person. During youth turkey hunts, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per youth.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. During periods when the area is closed to hunting, public access other than on foot is prohibited except that motorized vehicles may be used one day immediately prior to each hunt by individuals participating in the hunt.
    2. During periods open to hunting, access is allowed only by individuals participating in the hunt.
    3. A zone tag issued by the U.S. Forest Service is required to participate in each hunt. Each hunter shall obtain a zone tag prior to the hunt and keep it in his or her possession while hunting on the area. No person shall hunt in any zone other than that for which he or she has a zone tag. During the family hunt, one or two youth per zone tag, under 16 years of age but not younger than 8 years of age, may hunt as provided in Florida Statutes § 790.22, under the supervision and in the presence of one adult not younger than 18 years of age. The adult may only hunt when in the presence of at least one youth under 16 years of age but not younger than 8 years of age. During youth turkey hunts, one youth and one adult may participate as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, per zone tag. During the bear hunt, one youth and one adult may participate per zone tag.
    4. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    5. The use of airboats, all-terrain vehicles, unlicensed and unregistered motorcycles or tracked vehicles is prohibited.
    6. Taking wildlife with dogs is prohibited.
    7. Fires are prohibited.
    (28) Beaverdam Creek Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 29 days thereafter.
    2. Small game – During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during the family hunt and general gun seasons).
    3. Family hunt – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter.
    4. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    5. General gun – Opening the second Saturday in December and closing 53 days thereafter.
    6. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening the day after the last day of general gun season and closing 10 days thereafter.
    7. Spring turkey – Opening the third Saturday in March and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 8 days later and closing 4 days thereafter.
    8. Wild hog-dog – Opening the second Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August and September.
    9. Duck, geese and coot – During the migratory game bird seasons as established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    10. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    11. Bear – During the open season established for the East Panhandle BMU in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    12. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during the bear season), fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the family hunt, antlered or antlerless deer may be taken (limit one antlerless deer per person per day). During the muzzleloading gun season, antlered or antlerless deer may be taken (limit one antlerless deer per day). During the spring turkey season, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per person, but not more than two per quota permit. During the wild hog-dog season, only wild hog may be taken.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except at designated campsites (for no more than 14 consecutive days at a time) or by permit from Northwest Florida Water Management District.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated on Harry Donar Road year round and on the area road extending from the boat ramp at the terminus of Harry Donar Road to the pipeline parking area during the period October 1 through April 30 and during each wild hog-dog hunt. Operation of vehicles on any other road is prohibited.
    2. Taking or attempting to take deer or wild hog with the aid of dogs is prohibited, except that dogs may be used to take wild hog during the wild hog-dog hunts.
    3. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
    4. Horses are allowed on named roads and designated horse trails only.
    5. Boats may be launched and loaded only at the designated boat ramp.
    6. During wild hog-dog hunts, wild hogs may be taken during the day or at night by the aid of a light with dogs and a firearm. The hunting of wild hogs under this provision by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited.
    7. Wild hog-dog hunts will begin at 12:01 a.m. on the first day of the hunt and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the hunt.
    (29) Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 55 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 3 days thereafter.
    2. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter.
    3. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    4. Archery/Muzzleloading gun – Opening 5 days after the last day of general gun season and closing 2 days thereafter.
    5. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 11 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    6. Small game – During the quail season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during general gun, muzzleloading gun, and archery/muzzleloading gun seasons).
    7. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game, fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except in designated campgrounds by permit as provided by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-15.004(8)(a)
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited, except any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    3. The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
    4. The possession or consumption of intoxicating beverages is prohibited.
    (30) Plank Road Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. September duck – In the September seasons established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.003
    2. Archery – Opening 55 days prior to the fourth Thursday in November and closing 23 days later (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).
    3. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 26 days prior to the fourth Thursday in November and closing 2 days thereafter.
    4. Family hunt – Opening the Saturday prior to the fourth Thursday in November and closing 1 day thereafter.
    5. General gun – Opening 19 days prior to the fourth Thursday in November and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening the fourth Thursday in November and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    6. Mobility-impaired general gun – Opening 8 days after the fourth Thursday in November and closing 3 days thereafter.
    7. Small game – Opening the day following the close of general gun season and closing last day of gray squirrel season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    8. Youth turkey – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    9. Spring turkey – Opening the third Saturday in March and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 18 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    10. Wild hog-still – Opening the first Friday and closing 2 days thereafter in May, June, July, August and September.
    11. Fishing and frogging – Throughout the year.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game (except hen or beardless turkey), fish, frogs and furbearers. Taking antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of 10-inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. The take of antlerless deer is prohibited except during the archery, family hunt, and mobility-impaired general gun seasons. During the family hunt, the bag limit shall be two deer per quota permit, only one of which may be antlerless. During the mobility-impaired general gun season, the bag limit for antlerless deer shall be one per quota permit and only mobility-impaired hunters may take antlerless deer.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited except at designated campsites.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Public access allowed year round but only from 1.5 hours before sunrise until 1.5 hours after sunset except during the mobility-impaired general gun hunt when public access is prohibited except for individuals participating in the hunt and non-hunting assistants as provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-15.005
    2. Taking wildlife with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited, except any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    3. Vehicles may be operated only on designated roads, except by mobility-impaired hunters during mobility-impaired hunts, and shall enter and exit only at designated entrances.
    4. The use of airboats, tracked vehicles or all-terrain vehicles on the area is prohibited, except as authorized by the Florida Forest Service. However, mobility-impaired hunters may use all-terrain vehicles on established roads, trails, and firebreaks during the mobility-impaired general gun season without obtaining separate authorization from the Florida Forest Service.
    5. On mobility-impaired hunts, only one non-hunting assistant and a guest permit holder are allowed to accompany each mobility-impaired quota permit holder as provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-15.005
    6. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    (31) Tate’s Hell Wildlife Management Area – St. James Island Unit.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter (Saturday-Monday); and reopening 4 days later and closing 16 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only).
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter; and reopening 53 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. Family hunt – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter.
    4. General gun – Opening 29 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only); and reopening 19 days later and closing 2 days thereafter.
    5. Small game – Opening the day after the last day of muzzleloading gun season and closing the last day of gray squirrel season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    6. Youth turkey – During the youth turkey hunt established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004
    7. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 36 days thereafter (Saturdays and Sundays only).
    8. Migratory birds – Doves, ducks, geese, coot, snipe, and woodcock may be taken during their respective statewide seasons as established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    9. Fishing and frogging – Allowed year-round.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game (except hen or beardless turkey), fish, frogs, and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least 1 antler with 3 or more points or 1 antler with a main beam of 10 inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the archery season, the bag limit for deer shall be 1 deer (except spotted fawn) per quota permit. During the muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons, the bag limit for deer shall be 1 antlered deer per quota permit. During the family hunt, the bag limit for deer shall be 2 antlered deer per quota permit, but no more than 1 per person. During the archery, youth turkey, and spring turkey seasons, 1 gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except in designated campsites by permit from the Florida Forest Service. Only tents, trailers, or self-propelled camping vehicles may be used for camping.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Public access is allowed year-round.
    2. Motor vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads and shall enter and exit the area only at designated entrances as indicated on the hunt map.
    3. Airboats, off-highway vehicles (which includes all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, and unlicensed and unregistered motorcycles) swamp buggies, and tracked vehicles are prohibited, except by permit from the Florida Forest Service.
    4. Hunting with dogs is prohibited, except bird dogs and retrievers may be used for taking doves, ducks, geese, coots, snipe, and woodcock during their respective statewide seasons and any dog may be used to take small game during small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    5. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited during small game season.
    6. Fires, other than campfires at designated campsites, are prohibited.
    (32) Garcon Point Wildlife Management Area.
    (a) Open season:
    1. Archery – Opening 33 days prior to the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 3 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 3 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 5 days later and closing 3 days thereafter.
    2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    3. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 19 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 25 days later and closing 3 days thereafter.
    4. Small game – Opening the last Saturday in January and closing the last day of gray squirrel season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004 (except during the archery and muzzleloading gun season).
    5. Archery/muzzleloading gun – Opening 72 days after the first day of Zone D antlered deer season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 2 days thereafter.
    6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by Fl. Admin. Code R. 68A-13.004, and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 10 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 11 days later and closing 3 days thereafter.
    7. Migratory birds – During their respective statewide seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C.
    8. Fishing and frogging – Allowed year-round.
    (b) Legal to take: All legal game (except hen or beardless turkey), fish, frogs, and furbearers. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with two or more points is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. During the archery season, the bag limit for deer shall be one deer (except spotted fawn) per quota permit. During the muzzleloading gun, general gun, and archery and muzzleloading seasons, the bag limit for deer shall be one antlered deer per quota permit. During the archery and spring turkey seasons, one gobbler or bearded turkey may be taken per quota permit.
    (c) Camping: Prohibited, except in designated camping areas by permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District.
    (d) General regulations:
    1. Public access is allowed year-round.
    2. Individuals shall enter and exit the area only at designated entrances as indicated on the hunt map.
    3. Motor vehicles may be operated only on designated roads and parking areas as indicated on the hunt map.
    4. Airboats, off-highway vehicles (which includes all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, and unlicensed and unregistered motorcycles), swamp buggies, and tracked vehicles are prohibited, except by permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District.
    5. Hunting with dogs is prohibited, except bird dogs and retrievers may be used for taking migratory birds during their respective statewide seasons and any dog may be used to take small game during small game season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
    6. Taking wildlife with centerfire rifles is prohibited.
    7. Fires are prohibited.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.2223, 375.313 FS. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.2223, 375.313 FS. History-New 6-21-82, Amended 7-1-83, 7-5-84, 7-1-85, 5-7-86, 5-10-87, 6-8-87, 5-1-88, 7-1-89, 7-1-90, 9-1-90, 7-1-91, 9-1-91, 7-1-92, 7-2-92, 7-1-93, 3-1-94, 7-1-94, 7-1-95, 7-2-95, 8-15-95, 7-1-96, 7-2-96, 6-1-97, 12-3-97, 7-1-98, 7-2-98, 8-11-98, 7-1-99, Formerly 39-15.063, Amended 11-17-99, 7-1-00, 7-1-01, 7-22-01, 6-2-02, 5-1-03, 7-1-03, 7-1-04, 7-2-04, 8-1-04, 7-1-05, 7-1-06, 7-1-07, 7-1-08, 7-1-09, 7-20-09, 7-1-10, 7-1-11, 11-14-11, 7-1-12, 7-1-13, 7-1-14, 7-2-14, 11-2-14, 7-1-15, 7-29-15, 7-1-16, 7-1-17, 9-14-17, 7-1-18, 7-1-19, 7-1-20, 7-1-21, 7-1-22, 7-1-23.