APAFR Outdoor Recreation

01/03/2025

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12/31/2024

PUBLIC RECREATION AREA WEEKLY SCHEDULE - JAN 03 - 05, 2025
PLEASE READ ALL NOTICES BELOW

600 GATE:
Friday: 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 05:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 05:00 - 18:00, exit no later than 18:30

UNIT CLOSURES: All OPEN
CAMPGROUNDS: All OPEN
RIVER ACCESS: OPEN
JENNINGS ROAD: OPEN

NOTES:
- The Outdoor Recreation Office will be CLOSED New Year's Day, Wednesday Jan 01.
- Registration for the annual Youth Gator Hunt is available at https://form.jotform.com/243453378545161
- Small Game hunting & access to established firebreaks DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS is authorized range-wide.
- Hog Dog Hunts are scheduled for Jan 04 - Feb 09, 2025. All PRA Dog Hunt Only & Dog Hunt Endorsement Permit Holders may participate.
- Review Section 4-K in the Regulation Summary for permissible fi****ms during Small Game Season.
- As a reminder, the Recreation Office is never open TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS. Please call ahead before driving out to ensure someone is here. Permits are not available for pickup during the week when the Range is CLOSED to public access.

Main office: 863-449-7913 or 863-449-0138 (M, Th, F, Sat, Sun)
Email: [email protected]

12/31/2024

MILITARY RECREATION AREA WEEKLY SCHEDULE - JAN 01 - 07, 2025
PLEASE READ ALL NOTES BELOW

600 GATE
Friday: 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 05:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 05:00 - 18:00, exit no later than 18:30

UNIT CLOSURES: All OPEN
CAMPGROUND: OPEN
JENNINGS ROAD: OPEN

NOTES:
- The Outdoor Recreation Office will be CLOSED New Year's Day, Wednesday Jan 01.
- Registration for the annual Youth Gator Hunt is available at https://form.jotform.com/243453378545161
- MRA General Gun Season is scheduled to end on JAN 19, 2025. However, deer hunting is PROHIBITED in Management Unit 14 (refer to Section 2-D, para D8.2.)
- Review Section 4-K for information concerning permissible weapons & fi****ms during General Gun Season.
- Gate codes are available for Active Duty, Retired Military, 100% Disabled Veterans & Purple Heart recipients. Please bring proof of eligibility when you come to pick up your MRA Permit to receive gate codes.
- REMINDER: PERMITS WILL ONLY BE DISTRIBUTED ON WEEKENDS WHEN THE RANGE IS OPEN FOR ACCESS. WE REQUEST MRA PERMIT HOLDERS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK UP A PERMIT DURING THE WEEK, AS WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SOMEONE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE

Main office: 863-449-7913 or 863-449-0138
Email: [email protected]

12/27/2024

General Gun Camper Storage will expire as of COB on SUNDAY, DEC 28, 2024. Permit Holders who wish to continue storing their campers or tents must purchase a SMALL GAME STORAGE PLACARD by the end of this weekend through the iSportsman portal. Those who have already purchased Small Game Storage may pick up their placards in the office. Any placards bought today (Friday) through Sunday may be picked up next weekend.

If you do not wish to purchase Small Game storage, please remove your camping equipment by COB on Sunday. We will be checking the campgrounds on Monday for compliance; refer to Section 6-P, paragraph P12 for more information.

12/18/2024

PUBLIC RECREATION AREA WEEKLY SCHEDULE - DEC 20-22 & DEC 27-29, 2024
PLEASE READ ALL NOTES BELOW

600 GATE
Friday, Dec 20: 14:30 - 18:00
Saturday, Dec 21: 05:00 - 18:00
Sunday, Dec 22: 05:00 - 18:00, exit no later than 18:30

Friday, Dec 27: 05:00 - 18:00
Saturday, Dec 28: 05:00 - 18:00
Sunday, Dec 29: 05:00 - 18:00

UNIT CLOSURES: All OPEN
CAMPGROUND: OPEN
JENNINGS ROAD: OPEN

NOTES:
- The Outdoor Recreation Office will be CLOSED Christmas Day, Wednesday Dec 25.
- Registration for the annual Youth Gator Hunt is available at https://form.jotform.com/243453378545161
- Small Game hunting & access to established firebreaks DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS is authorized range-wide.
- Hog Dog Hunts are scheduled for Jan 04 - Feb 09, 2025. All PRA Dog Hunt Only & Dog Hunt Endorsement Permit Holders may participate.
- Review Section 4-K in the Regulation Summary for permissible fi****ms during Small Game Season.
- As a reminder, the Recreation Office is never open TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS. Please call ahead before driving out to ensure someone is here. Permits are not available for pickup during the week when the Range is CLOSED to public access.

Main office: 863-449-7913 or 863-449-0138 (M, Th, F, Sat, Sun)
Email: [email protected]

12/18/2024

MILITARY RECREATION AREA WEEKLY SCHEDULE - DEC 18 - 31, 2024
PLEASE READ ALL NOTES BELOW

600 GATE
Friday, Dec 20: 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday, Dec 21: 05:00 - 18:00
Sunday, Dec 22: 05:00 - 18:00, exit no later than 18:30

Friday, Dec 27: 05:00 - 18:00
Saturday, Dec 28: 05:00 - 18:00
Sunday, Dec 29: 05:00 - 18:00; exit no later than 18:30

UNIT CLOSURES: All OPEN
CAMPGROUND: OPEN
JENNINGS ROAD: OPEN

NOTES:
- The Outdoor Recreation Office will be CLOSED Christmas Day, Wednesday Dec 25.
- Registration for the annual Youth Gator Hunt is available at https://form.jotform.com/243453378545161
- MRA General Gun Season is scheduled to end on JAN 19, 2025. However, deer hunting is PROHIBITED in Management Unit 14 (refer to Section 2-D, para D8.2.)
- Review Section 4-K for information concerning permissible weapons & fi****ms during General Gun Season.
- Gate codes are available for Active Duty, Retired Military, 100% Disabled Veterans & Purple Heart recipients. Please bring proof of eligibility when you come to pick up your MRA Permit to receive gate codes.
- REMINDER: PERMITS WILL ONLY BE DISTRIBUTED ON WEEKENDS WHEN THE RANGE IS OPEN FOR ACCESS. WE REQUEST MRA PERMIT HOLDERS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK UP A PERMIT DURING THE WEEK, AS WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SOMEONE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE

Main office: 863-449-7913 or 863-449-0138
Email: [email protected]

12/16/2024

https://form.jotform.com/243453378545161

12/11/2024

PUBLIC RECREATION AREA WEEKLY SCHEDULE - DEC 14 - 15, 2024
PLEASE READ ALL NOTICES BELOW

600 GATE:
Saturday: 05:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 05:00 - 18:00, exit no later than 18:30

UNIT CLOSURES: All OPEN
CAMPGROUNDS: All OPEN
RIVER ACCESS: OPEN
JENNINGS ROAD: OPEN

NOTES:
- The Wildland Fire Crew MAY BE BURNING in the following areas this weekend or into next week: Management Units 3, 4 & 5A. Permit Holders are encouraged to remove any equipment or cameras they may have in those areas or elsewhere on the Range in preparation for prescribed burn season.
- Small Game hunting & access to established firebreaks DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS is authorized range-wide.
- Hog Dog Hunts are scheduled for Jan 04 - Feb 09, 2025. All PRA Dog Hunt Only & Dog Hunt Endorsement Permit Holders may participate.
- Review Section 4-K in the Regulation Summary for permissible fi****ms during Small Game Season.
- As a reminder, the Recreation Office is never open TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS. Please call ahead before driving out to ensure someone is here. Permits are not available for pickup during the week when the Range is CLOSED to public access.

Main office: 863-449-7913 or 863-449-0138 (M, Th, F, Sat, Sun)
Email: [email protected]

12/11/2024

MILITARY RECREATION AREA WEEKLY SCHEDULE - DEC 11 - 17, 2024
PLEASE READ ALL NOTES BELOW

600 GATE
Saturday: 05:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 05:00 - 18:00, exit no later than 18:30

UNIT CLOSURES: All OPEN
CAMPGROUND: OPEN
JENNINGS ROAD: OPEN

NOTES:
- MRA General Gun Season is scheduled to end on JAN 19, 2025. However, deer hunting is PROHIBITED in Management Unit 14 (refer to Section 2-D, para D8.2.)
- Review Section 4-K for information concerning permissible weapons & fi****ms during General Gun Season.
- Gate codes are available for Active Duty, Retired Military, 100% Disabled Veterans & Purple Heart recipients. Please bring proof of eligibility when you come to pick up your MRA Permit to receive gate codes.
- REMINDER: PERMITS WILL ONLY BE DISTRIBUTED ON WEEKENDS WHEN THE RANGE IS OPEN FOR ACCESS. WE REQUEST MRA PERMIT HOLDERS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK UP A PERMIT DURING THE WEEK, AS WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SOMEONE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE

Main office: 863-449-7913 or 863-449-0138
Email: [email protected]

12/06/2024

PUBLIC RECREATION AREA WEEKLY SCHEDULE - DEC 06 - 08, 2024; REVISED 12/06 @ 11:20
PLEASE READ ALL NOTICES BELOW

600 GATE:
Friday: 14:00 - 19:00
Saturday: 05:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 05:00 - 18:00, exit no later than 18:30

UNIT CLOSURES: Unit 13 CLOSED Friday; Unit 2 CLOSED Saturday
CAMPGROUNDS: All OPEN
RIVER ACCESS: OPEN
JENNINGS ROAD: OPEN

NOTES:
- Permit Holders are advised to drive carefully along Kissimmee Road between the entrance to OQ Range and Morgan Hole Campground; military troops will be engaged in training along Kissimmee Road. As a reminder, military personnel and vehicles ALWAYS have the right of way.
- Management Unit 13 is CLOSED Friday for live-fire training. Permit Holders are restricted from accessing that Unit and any roads within the unit boundaries.
- Management Unit 2 is CLOSED Saturday for military usage. Permit Holders are restricted from accessing that Unit and any roads within the unit boundaries.
- General Gun Season has ENDED on the PRA with 147 of 150 bucks harvested. Small Game hunting & access to established firebreaks DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS is authorized range-wide at this time.
- Hog Dog Hunts are scheduled for Jan 04 - Feb 09, 2025. All PRA Dog Hunt Only & Dog Hunt Endorsement Permit Holders may participate.
- Review Section 4-K in the Regulation Summary for permissible fi****ms during Small Game Season.
- Permit Holders are asked to line up at the MAIN GATE on CR-64 prior to the posted gate opening time on Friday, Dec 06. USAF and APCI staff are present and will still be working - DO NOT come to Bldg 600 until the posted gate opening time of 14:00 (2:00 PM).

- As a reminder, the Recreation Office is never open TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS. Please call ahead before driving out to ensure someone is here. Permits are not available for pickup during the week when the Range is CLOSED to public access.

Main office: 863-449-7913 or 863-449-0138 (M, Th, F, Sat, Sun)
Email: [email protected]

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

MILITARY RECREATION AREA WEEKLY SCHEDULE - DEC 04 - 10, 2024
PLEASE READ ALL NOTES BELOW

600 GATE
Friday: 14:00 - 19:00
Saturday: 05:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 05:00 - 18:00, exit no later than 18:30

UNIT CLOSURES: Rim Canal, Delta Ramp & Flight Line CLOSED Dec 04 - 06 & Dec 09 - 10
CAMPGROUND: OPEN
JENNINGS ROAD: CLOSED Dec 04 - 06 & Dec 09 - 10

NOTES:
- General Gun Season has ended on the PRA; MRA General Gun Season is scheduled to end on JAN 19, 2025. However, deer hunting is PROHIBITED in Management Unit 14 (refer to Section 2-D, para D8.2.)
- Review Section 4-K for information concerning permissible weapons & fi****ms during General Gun Season.
- Gate codes are available for Active Duty, Retired Military, 100% Disabled Veterans & Purple Heart recipients. Please bring proof of eligibility when you come to pick up your MRA Permit to receive gate codes.
- REMINDER: PERMITS WILL ONLY BE DISTRIBUTED ON WEEKENDS WHEN THE RANGE IS OPEN FOR ACCESS. WE REQUEST MRA PERMIT HOLDERS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK UP A PERMIT DURING THE WEEK, AS WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SOMEONE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE

Main office: 863-449-7913 or 863-449-0138
Email: [email protected]