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St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge P.O. Box 447, Apalachicola, FL 32329 Website: http://www.fws.gov/saintvincent

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge P.O. Box 68, St. Marks, FL 32355 Website: http://www.fws.gov/saintmarks 850/925 6121

1800/334WILD U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

May 2021 Hunting RegulationsHunting 2021-2022 Refuge Wildlife National Vincent St. U.S. Fish&WildlifeService General Provisions Primitive weapon hunts (sambar and white-tailed deer): All Prohibited Activities White-tailed Deer (Archery) Signs Protect Visitors and Resources St. Vincent NWR is one of over 500 national wildlife refuges. hunters, when outside campsite area, must wear a minimum of • Domestic animals are not permitted on the refuge. Season: October 28-October 30, 2021 (Thursday– Saturday) 1/2 Millions of people visit national wildlife refuges every year. In The primary objective of the refuge is to provide habitat for 500 square inches of solid, unbroken fluorescent orange-colored • The use or possession of alcoholic beverages while on the hour before sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset. order to both protect wildllands and wildlife and provide visitors conservation and protection of all species of wildlife. The material above the waistline, including while in stand. island during refuge hunts is prohibited. with an enjoyable experience on refuges, certain regulations are harvest of surplus animals is one tool used to maintain wildlife Species: White-tailed Deer (Buck having antlers with 2 or more necessary. Please respect the following signs and help us take populations at a level compatible with habitat. Archery hunters are encouraged to wear a fluorescent orange • No motorized equipment, generators or vehicles are allowed. points on one side greater than 1 inch in length) or antlerless care of your refuge. outer garment while hunting on the ground or walking to and • Electric bicycles are permitted. deer (defined as a doe, or deer with antlers less than 5 inches). The regulations below supplement the general regulations from stands. Youth 15 or younger can harvest any deer except spotted fawn. which govern hunting on wildlife refuges as set forth in Title • Littering and cutting of live or standing dead trees are

AREA U.S. All hunters, regardless of age must possess a refuge permit. Bag Limit: one white-tailed deer; unlimited hogs and raccoons. FISH & WILDLIFE 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 32. Hunting will be in prohibited. Only dead and downed wood may be cut. BEYOND SERVICE Youth hunters (younger than 16 years) must be supervised by (state annual bag limit applies) This area closed to all public entry. accordance with applicable State regulations. D E • It is unlawful to insert a nail, spike or other metal object into P A R O THIS R I T R M E E T N IN a permitted adult at least 21 years of age, and must remain T OF THE any tree or to hunt from any tree in which a nail, spike, or Weapons: state regulations for archery equipment. Crossbows SIGN Specific Hunting Regulations in sight and normal voice contact of the adult. Each adult may other metal object has been inserted. CLOSED Public hunting of white-tailed deer, sambar deer, feral hogs, and supervise only one youth. permitted. All public entry prohibited raccoons is permitted on 11,400 acres of St. Vincent Island as • Only still and stalk hunting permitted. Intentional driving of Non-quota white-tailed deer hunters, regardless of age, must game animals (game drives) is prohibited. License: possess identification, a Florida hunting license, state shown on the map on the reverse side of this brochure. deer permit, Florida archery stamp, and a valid refuge hunt possess a refuge hunt permit. • No baiting. Access onto St. Vincent Island is restricted to the Indian Pass permit. No state management area stamp required. NATIONAL and West Pass campsites. Hunters who have a state mobility-impaired person permit • Use of flagging tape and reflective materials prohibited. WILDLIFE number, and require help during the hunts, must contact Painting or defacing plants or trees prohibited. Target practice White-tailed Deer (Archery) 250 permits maximum REFUGE This sign delineates the refuge boundary. Hunters may not leave hunt gear nor stage equipment nor the St. Marks NWR office at 850-925-6121 to request a is prohibited. White-tailed Deer (Muzzleloader) access island before check-in time which is 8 am Eastern Hunter Assistance Form. • Discharging of weapons (including cap firing) in Season: January 13- January 15, 2022 (Thursday – Saturday) UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY Time (ET) on the Wednesday before the hunt begins. Strictly PROHIBITED campgrounds is prohibited. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR enforced. Hunters arriving after Wednesday must sign in at the Stand hours will be enforced from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE check station, if the check station is unstaffed they may hunt. 9 am ET for all hunts. Courtesy evening stand hours will be Hunt Permits Hunters must complete check-in later that same day of arrival observed from two hours before sunset until sunset. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) Species: White-tailed Deer (buck having antlers with 2 or more points on one side greater than 1 inch in length). A limited with staff. The check stations will be staffed beginning at 9 am A hunter safety orientation meeting will be held Wednesday will be handling all hunt permits for St. Vincent National Wildlife ET each day of the hunt. Refuge. Applications may be submitted at any license agent or number of antlerless permits will be issued on site. Antlerless Eagle evening before each hunt at 5 pm ET at each check station. Nesting Area tax collector or on-line at http://myfwc.com/license/limited- deer are defined as doe, or deer with antlers less than 5 inches. This area closed to all public entry. Hunters must check out with refuge staff before leaving the Hunters may set up tree stands only after check-in and stands entry-hunts/ beginning at 10 am (Eastern Time) May 15, 2021 Youth 15 or younger can harvest any deer except spotted fawn. island. Campers must remove all personal equipment from the must be removed from the island at the end of each hunt. ending June 15, 2022. island by 11 am on Sunday after each hunt. Bag Limit: one white-tailed deer; unlimited hogs and raccoons. Closed To All Entry Camping and fires are restricted to the two designated camping Quota Hunt (state annual bag limit applies) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The successful hunter must check out game at designated check areas. Refuge manager may suspend campfires if drought Sambar Deer (Muzzleloader) – 200 permits Weapons: State regulations for Muzzleloaders. stations. No live game may be checked out. conditions exist. Campsites are unimproved. Season: November 18-November 20, 2021 (Thursday – Saturday) License: possess identification, Florida hunting license, state Pack It In Hunters must field dress game in the woods prior to collection Only non-potable water will be available at the campsites. 1/2 hour before sunrise until 3 pm each day. deer permit and valid refuge hunt permit. No state management during game pick up runs. Game pick up will only occur on open area stamp, archery stamp or muzzleloader stamp required. roads south of Big Bayou. Hunters must observe quiet time in the campground(s) between Species: sambar deer (either sex), feral hogs, raccoons. 9 pm – 5 am ET. No loud or boisterous activity permitted. Muzzleloader Hunt- 250 permits maximum No entry allowed in closed areas on Refuge. Bag limit: one sambar; unlimited hogs and raccoons. Weapons may be discharged at the designated discharge area(s) The following may ride during the game pick up runs: successful between 5 am to 9 pm ET. Weapons: state regulations for primitive weapons. Pack It Out hunter of game retrieved. If a successful minor (18 years or younger), one adult may accompany. If a successful adult, License: possess identification, a Florida hunting license and a accompanying minor hunter (18 years or younger) may ride. valid refuge hunt permit. No management area stamp, archery stamp or muzzleloader stamp required.