Lake Woodruff Archery Permit

A Lake Woodruff Archery Permit is a type of limited entry permit that is required in order for the permit holder and one youth under the age of 16 to participate in some archery hunts for deer and hog on Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge.  These are U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunts issued by FWC.  If you have questions about the refuge's rules and regulations or would like further information on the hunts, please go to www.fws.gov/lakewoodruff.  Click the Application Worksheet link at the bottom of the page for specific hunt dates.

• Cost: $0.00 to apply, $16.00 per permit.
• Issuance Method: These permits are issued by random drawing.  Once the drawing is conducted, successful applicants must purchase their permits by the specified deadline.  Permits not purchased by the deadline (SeeApplication Dates & Deadlinesbelow) will be offered on a first come first served basis during Phase II. 
• Requirements: You must be at least 16 years old and have completed a certified hunter safety class in order to apply.  In addition to the Lake Woodruff Archery Permit, you must have a free Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Hunt Permit.   This free permit is available for download at the US Fish and Wildlife Service website.  By signing this permit, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the refuge regulations.  Each hunter is required to keep a signed hunt permit in their possession while hunting.  You must also have a picture ID with you while using your permit.
• Exemptions: There are no exemptions to these hunts. You must have a Lake Woodruff Archery permit or be the guest of a permit holder to participate in these hunts.
• Restrictions: You may submit one application and receive up to one Lake Woodruff Archery permit.  Each permit allows the permit holder and 1 youth under the age of 16 to hunt.  Youth under the age of 16 do not need a permit, but must be accompanied by a permitted adult who is at least 18 years old. 
• Groups: Group applications are not available for this permit.
• Transferability: Lake Woodruff Archery permits are NOT transferable.
• Guest Permits: Guest permits are NOT available for this permit.
• Drawing Results: Drawing results are typically posted within about 2 weeks after the end of the application period. Check the status of your application online.
• Replacements: You can replace lost or destroyed non-transferrable permits at a license agent or tax collector office for about $2.50.
• How to Apply: You can apply online (choose "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications") or complete the application worksheet (click Application Worksheet link at bottom of page) and present it to any license agent or tax collector office. Florida residents 16 years of age or older, Resident Disabled, residents age 65 or older, resident active duty military or any resident that does not possess a Florida Driver License at least six months old;  must apply at a license agent or tax collector and show another proof of residency.
• How to Get Your Permit: If successful in the Phase I random drawing, you will need to purchase your permit online (choose "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications") or at a license agent or tax collector office by the specified deadline or the permit will be offered to the public during Phase II.  In Phase II (First-Come, First-Served Leftovers) you are immediately awarded your permit, and the license agent or tax collector will immediately print your permit. If applying online in Phase II, you must immediately print your permit.  The permit does not sit waiting for you to print it later as it does in Phase I. If you can't print your Phase II permit immediately, you may save the permit to your computer to print later. See  Instructions and frequently asked questions on how to print your permit directly from the website. Warning. If you access you permit online, it cannot be printed by the tax collector or license agent.   If you choose to pick up your permit online, be sure you have access to a printer so that you can print your permit directly from the website. If you access the permit without saving it or printing it, it will be available in your customer account (see “Previously Purchased Reprintable Licenses” at the top of your customer information) and you will have 5 days to print or reprint your permit.  After 5 days you will need to obtain a replacement for $2.50.  Replacements may be obtained from any license agent, tax collectors office or online.
• When to Apply:

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