Top Accessories For Bow Hunters In 2026 – Turkey Season Edition

Top Accessories For Bow Hunters In 2026 – Turkey Season Edition

Axcel Sites, St. Augustine Marina vilano beach Fl turkey season sales 2026

Axcel Sights

This year, we’re seeing Axcel Sights take the top spot for scopes and sights. These adaptable bridgelock, picatinny, carbon, dovetail, and accu-touch are all a matter of personal preference and seasonal game. If you’re looking to hunt turkey in northeast Florida this year, our customers tend to rely on Axcel Picatinny models. 

Axcel Archery is a newcomer in the archery world and is a brand based solely around archery accessories – mainly sights and scopes. As another small business that shares the same passion for archery and enjoying the outdoors as much as we do, we support them by selling their sights in our store and we include them during many setups due to their compatibility with most compound bows on the market combined with a budget friendly price point you won’t find at Bass Pro Shops™

Hoyt REDWRX 2026 St. Augustine Marina, Vilano Beach, FL

Out With The Old

We have a lot of carry over bows from previous years and bows that we have setup for our customers over the years. The newest Hoyt models are coming in hot this year and we don’t have enough space to house them. Drop in and browse the selection, some marked down to $500 OR LESS! You won’t find this kind of discount on our Ebay store. Check our archery page for more information on how you can shop our inventory online via Ebay. Alternative payment methods may be available. Call the store for details and requests.

Compound bows and archery accessories, St. Augustine Marina, Vilano Beach FL

Hoyt or Mathews?

The feud between these two big brands has lead to both creating offshoot brands like Diamond Archery and Bow-Teach just to make ends meet where their clientele are at. We carry several different brands of compound, recurve, and crossbow at affordable price points for virtually everyone, Your skill level does not matter when you enter our store. All that matters is that you’re here now and you’re ready to put the outside clutter to rest and enjoy the freedom of hunting the old fashioned way out in nature. Whichever bow you choose, setup is included in the total cost so that you leave fully outfitted for your first or 37th hunting trip with friends and maybe family – regardless, we’re just happy to be a part of it in a small way. You can leave our store confident that your next hit will be a 10 pointer. 

Top Accessories For Bow Hunters In 2026 – Turkey Season Edition

Wondering what the next fan favorite kit is for archery season 2026? St. Augustine Marina shares some recommendations from customers.

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Archery Accessories, Turkey Season Florida 2026, St. Augustine Marina

Seeing Is Key, But Foresight Is Forever

While we recommend Axcel this year, we carry many name brand sights and scopes in the shop. You will find less of a selection this year compared to last, though many brands can be found at a discount along with last year’s compound, recurve, and crossbows. More expensive models are found in the back of the shop where we offer a range of services to make your next hunt more comfortable, from stringing to repair for major name brand models. Walk ins are just fine – no appointment necessary. Pricing varies depending on job, materials, and labor.

What About Broadheads?

The best broadheads for turkey season depends more upon your draw compared to the size of the animal and what kind of impact you’re typically looking at.  We recommend RAGE™ Turkey Mechanical Broadheads if you are expecting the turkey to put up a fight or may have less experience hunting turkey and want to be able to track it if it gobbles away. Mechanical broadheads can be excessive for these birds in spite of their size. Alternatively, for more experienced hunters with more force behind their draw,  Beast™ Broadheads Decapped and Magnus™ Bullhead Fixed Blade broadheads for those who may have less confidence hunting turkey or less draw weight. You can’t rely on the broadhead alone, however. We craft and offer custom fletching service in store for perfect ammunition to pack in your quiver this turkey season,. Make sure you review all current and updated licensing information, particularly if you are hunting in Florida and are not currently a resident. There have been several changes recently to the law that may effect those coming down to enjoy turkey season while on location. Maybe we will catch you if you stay down at the Vilano Beach Holiday Inn Resort! 

 

Navigating New FWC Regulations 2026-2027

Navigating New FWC Regulations 2026-2027

Overview of 2026 Changes

  • Changes to non-resident permits and quotas

    2026-2027 changes disabled the purchase of permits online by non-residents. Non-residents may also be subject to permit quota caps and other restrictions. Phone permits may also be restricted to resident only purchases and limits.

  • Youth Spring (resident) Turkey hunting season extended 4 days Fri-Monday
  • Non-residents now required to purchase annual permits for turkey hunting.
  • Airbows now included during muzzleloading / crossbow season

    Airbows were not classified for usage restrictions previously, but are now regulated during the same season and restrictions as crossbows and muzzleloaders. See your specific region for seasonal parameters. 

  • Changes / Additions to WMA Zones
  • Circle Hook Restrictions

    Circle hooks and non-stainless steel hooks are relegated for use depending on area and game when fishing in the Atlantic. View restrictions for specific fish on the map or visit the FWC website

Circle hook map, FWC 2026 - 2027

2026-2027 Regulation and Permit Guide

If you have been running around online and off trying to plan your 2026-2027 vacation based around Florida’s outdoor recreation opportunities, you aren’t alone. Snowbirds, transients, vacationers, and locals alike have found that the methods they have been using for years to register and apply for permits have changed. In addition, the FWC has introduced new regulations for certain areas that will charge the way the 2026 – 2027 hunting season looks. If you’re planning to book a charter or shore fishing tour or you’re hoping to nab a black bear this hunting season, this article will help ease the pain of pre-planning your trip while navigating these changes. 

 

Download The New Guidelines and Rule Book from flrules.org

View Interactive Hunting Regulations Tool 

Back in February (2026), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule changes that apply to the 2026-2027 hunting season and included more specific regulations around Wildlife Management areas and Wildlife Environmental areas. Some of the areas have also been opened to hunters starting back in 2025 and apply to current season’s regulations, including a new area in St. John’s County on the roster for local hunters. 

 FWC Boundary Maps

The biggest item on this list to note is that the process by which you may obtain your permit as a non-resident may have changed since the last time you were in Florida. The option to purchase a permit online has been completely disabled, but you would only come to realize this after navigating through the FWC site to the online permit purchasing platform that shows the disclaimer regarding online purchase for non-residents. To date, it is unclear if permits may be purchased or arranged by phone.
Unfortunately, the way the FWC has chosen to relate this information requires some work only to find out that a process you may have performed a thousand times over the years is no longer an option for you in 2026. 

 MYFWC – All Information

There also have been some major changes regarding plus ones, bag limits, and permit quotas when it comes to non-residents. If you plan on hunting and/or fishing and you’re from out of state, the best advice we can give you is to take a look for yourself to ensure that you have a seamless, headache free vacation. The links we have provided here will open in a new window

 

 

Offshore fish of Florida
Permit Zone Map, FWC 2026 2027 St. Augustine Marina

2026-2027 Regulation and Permit Guide

We have you covered when it comes to navigating new regulations for the 2026-2027 hunting and fishing seasons, whether you’re a local resident or non-resident planning a vacation here in Florida. Misconceptions and inconvenient updates have made this season more of a headache than many of us are used to – particularly if you’re coming from out of state. In an effort to make your vacation as painless as possible, we have provided information here relevant to the local area as well as quick links to key pages for purchasing permits and reviewing regulations.

Weakfish 2026 map

Major Changes of Note

The most major changes to make note of for Hunters: 

  • New Hunting Areas: C-44 STA (Martin County), Deep Creek (St. John’s County), Dinner Island Ranch – Caraca Unit (Hendry County), Green Heart of the Everglades (Collier County), Lake Apopka North Shore (Lake County), Rice Creek (Putnam County)
  • These lands fall under special regulations that are designated when registering in the respected area. Discuss your options with your Florida hunting permit provider when planning your hunting trip. 
  • Anterless deer opportunities have expanded outside of the WMA system in hunting zones B, C, and D.  Youth spring turkey hunting season has been extended to 4 days (Friday – Monday) for spring break hunters and family hunters looking to bring along a greenhorn. 
  • Airbows are now ALLOWED during crossbow and muzzleloading season (outside of WMA lands). 
  • Non-resident Permit Restrictions: Non-resident hunters and fisherman MUST apply for permits in person as online purchases have been disabled. You may purchase permits by phone in some cases, but limits on non-resident Permit purchases have been imposed for all seasons. 
Florida fisherman field guide graphic

Important: Charters & Permits

For those of you that have booked fishing charters: your charter booking includes necessary permits needed for offshore fishing and thus, any reputable Charter Captain should have a valid permit that covers all participants in the fishing trip under one license. This specifically applies to offshore charters. 

 

Fishing Tours By Charter: If you have arranged for a fishing tour by foot or at a specific waterway, you may need to purchase permits to fish that would not be covered by the charter captain. Most captains will alert you if this is the case, but many may not currently be aware. We encourage you to ask your charter captain any questions regarding licensing, permits, and compliance if you wish to take part in any of the activities we mentioned to save yourself a headache once you’re already set up to go fishing. 

 

St. Augustine Marina Inc does not issue permits or licenses. Fishing permits to fish on the Vilano Beach Pier are included in admission costs / if renting a fishing kit. You may also stop in the shop and ask one of our associates if you have any questions or concerns. 

 

We will continue to keep everyone updated on current regulations, news, and season changes here, but we also advise everyone to save or bookmark the links provided so that may easily check any changes to regulations as they come up in the future.

Top Accessories For Bow Hunters In 2026 – Turkey Season Edition

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188 BR 2023 Key West Boats, St. Augustine Marina

Still Wondering What To Get Them This Year? Try This..

We know how daunting it is to shop during birthdays, anniversaries, and especially the holidays, for someone that appears to have everything they could possibly want. If there is a special outdoorsman in your life that you have been trying to figure out what you could get them that they may not already or that won’t get re-gifted or discarded, then look no further. 

The 188 Bay Reef (2023, click here for more info and photos) has been on our lot for a while and has received a great sale incentive for the coming holiday season! 

Packed with manufacturer upgrades chosen by our staff to ensure the best possible experience for any angler and their family, pre-rigged with Yamaha 115HP 4-stroke engine for more power than you may have even expected – all at the perfect height and length to fit just inside most single car garages – with adjustable / removable dash rail and panel.

This model has been marked down to $47999.99 as of November and is still available to purchase at St. Augustine Marina.

All offers considered – financing options may be available to you upon approval. Don’t wait! This discount won’t be around to see the snow melt from the snowbirds’ boots!

Give us a call, contact us, or drop in before Christmas Eve! 

Featuring footage from the manufacturer walkthrough of the 188 Bay Reef by Key West Boats. Actual features, colors, and upgrade options may vary from showroom model. See listing for details*

Top Accessories For Bow Hunters In 2026 – Turkey Season Edition

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The E-Bike For Hunters QuietKat – Electric Off Road Bikes

The E-Bike For Hunters QuietKat – Electric Off Road Bikes

The E-Bike For Hunters QuietKat – Electric Off Road Bikes

Quiet Kat electric off road bikes
Quiet Kat Electric Bikes for sale, St. Augustine Marina, Off Road, Dirt Bikes, Parts, Accessories, Hunting, Fishing Gear

Introducing The Quiet Kat Off Road Electric Bike

St Augustine Marina is thrilled to offer the Quiet Kat all-terrain electric bike and we can’t imagine another vehicle perfect for navigating the historic coastal byway, zipping down the sidewalks and side streets of downtown, and cruising the beach when you aren’t taking this fat tire e-bike off road in the country.

If it surprises you that we carry a few of these at all times, it shouldn’t. Quiet Kat is known for dependable, off-road electric bikes with all the features you would want for your next hunting and fishing trip. We also carry accessories and parts to maintain your QuietKat and other electric bike modes if you have already made your purchase.

Electric bikes are obviously not for everyone. They do not have fuel capacity like a dirt bike. Instead, the battery is charged by pedaling the bike. The more you pedal, the more downtime you can have on a single charge.

In addition to the model shown here, St. Augustine Marina has access to the full catalogue of QuietKat fat tire e-bikes, parts, accessories, and models. We will be more than happy to get you set up with the perfect fat tire e-bike for your purposes, confidence, and budget the next time you stop by our store. Ask one of our staff to assist you with a viewing of what is currently available in the back.

Features and Benefits

QuietKat redefines outdoor adventures with its umatched lifetime frame warranty,  impressive battery capacity, and robust motor designed to conquer even the steepest inclines with ease and minimal effort.

Proudly crafted in the USA in Irvine, California, the QuietKat outshines traditional dirt bikes and ATVs by offering greater versatility and a friendlier price point. Its lightweight aluminum frame design ensures that anyone can ride it comfortably—if you can pedal a bike, you can master an electric bike.

If you’ve been eyeing an off-road vehicle to traverse your preferred hunting spots, ranges, and game trails, your search ends here.

With attractive financing options available, you can start your journey now and pay later.  Come in our store with your pre-approval and we will get you squared away!

In addition to what we mentioned before, electric bikes don’t require DMV registration in the state of Florida nor special licensing, making them accessible to anyone aged 16 and older.

For younger riders, we offer covered wagon attachments and trailers at St. Augustine Marina for family adventures with an adult behind the wheel. As fishing and boating season winds down and autumn and winter hunting seasons approach in northeast Florida, consider the benefits of exploring rugged terrain on an electric bike equipped with off-road tires and a GPS navigation system that tracks distance and battery life, ensuring you have everything you need to reach your destination—perhaps just an added light for those nighttime excursions.

Did we mention they offer a 15 day trial period for new purchases?

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Pre-owned 20ft 210 Bay Reef by Key West boats! Great condition with manufacturer upgrades such as stereo speakers, under seat storage, center console, powered by 200HP Yamaha engine – $25.9k or best offer and it’s yours!

5 Must Haves For Deer Season 2024 – Bow Center

5 Must Haves For Deer Season 2024 – Bow Center

Travel cases for compound bows, crossbows, Ravin crossbows, lock, luggage, trip, hunting gear, archery, bow hunting, deer hunting, product, waterproof, shock resistant, combination lock

Pack It Right or Don't Pack It At All

When it comes to protecting your most treasured bow, there is no room for compromise. Invest in a molded, secure, and durable hard body case that will provide the ultimate protection for your rig whether you are traveling long distances or storing it for the next season.

Don’t risk mishandling or damage – ensure your bow is safe and secure with one of these top-of-the-line hard cases. Upgrade your storage method and save yourself the hassle and expense of potential repairs in the long run.

Find peace of mind and reliability starting at $100 in our Bow Center – it’s a worthwhile investment for any bow enthusiast. Pack it right or don’t pack it at all.

Scent Jammer, St. Augustine Marina, Product Recommendation, Bow Center

Attract What You DO Want

A deer’s sense of smell is estimated to be about 1,000 times better than ours as humans, so if you find that you aren’t seeing as many around as you would hope the next time you go hunting then this next one was picked just for you.

It won’t make you smell better if you generally smell awful, however, but it will mask your pheromones which could be repelling game.

Scent Killer and Nose Jammer make a variety of products for removing the natural pheromones that make up the human stench, including aerosols, oils, and even laundry detergent.

Wildlife Research Center makes Scent Killer, which is well known for the efficacy of these products. You would use this similarly to doe pheromones used to attract bucks, but for the opposite purpose.

We sell a variety of these products at St. Augustine Marina starting at around $10 a bottle and up. We recommend using this product in conjunction with a pheromone scent to enhance its attraction ability.

 

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David Hunter's Catch of the Day - Griff Craft

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Showcase Your Catch or Story

Our patrons and the locals that stop by St. Augustine Marina are our greatest advocates and promoters. Whether you’re proud to showcase your latest catch or rig customization – we want to see and hear what you’re passionate about!

We want to see and hear your photos, videos, and stories. Showcase your best catch, your greatest adventure, successes and failures, or give other patrons a product recommendation of your own – all submissions are reviewed to be PG – G rated before being showcased here on our blog with your permission. Your privacy is important to us, so please understand – 

 Sorry -we cannot accept submissions through social media (or poach your photos from your profile pages)! Anything you submit here is never shared with any third party outside of our IT team and St. Augustine Marina staff. 

You can request that your submission be removed at any time! Submit one photo, video, or article per form with your caption and any info you want us to include when published.

Thermocell, Mosquito Repellent, St. Augustine Florida, Archery Gear, Supplies

Repel What You Don't Want

If you are considering coming to Florida and spending any amount of time outdoors for any reason (save for offshore fishing in the intercoastal or Atlanic), you’re going to want to protect yourself from the many critters that will inevitably cause you much pain and suffering. 

Thermacell is not like the mosquito repellents in aerosol cans you can purchase at any grocery store.

The creators of this product have combined the use of a dispersion fan and atomizer with rechargeable lithium ion batteries in all their units, sort of like the way an automatic or timer based air freshener works. The units can also be powered using fuel.

The active pest repellant in Thermacell is a synthetic form of allethrin which is found naturally in Chrysanthemum flowers and has proven its capacity for repelling mosquitos in lab studies. The product is EPA approved and independently tested to be safe for humans and pets, provided the user has known allergy to allethrin.

We recommend going to the manufacturer’s website and trying the nifty product finder tool which find the best Thermacell product for you based on how you plan to use it.

Unlike citronella based products and others that claim to be environmentally safe, Thermacell has been field tested by our own staff and patrons where it has proven its efficacy in the field time and time again, making it worth the price.

You can purchase Thermacell at St. Augustine Marina starting at around $35 for a personal unit that can be refilled and used each time you find yourself wandering mosquito infested areas. We carry units for personal and area use as well as accessories such as belt clips (also recommended.)

You may also purchase Thermacell directly from their website.

 

Broadheads, St. Augustine Marina, Dead Meat, Mechanical Broadheads, Archery, Bow Center, Bow Hunting Gear

The Right Tools For The Job

Broadheads. We mentioned them before when we announced that Deer Season was coming up, but we didn’t elaborate too much on what you would want to grab from this section for the hunt.

This may be a common sense recommendation to some – kind of like saying ‘don’t forget to pack your bow’ – but if this is your first deer hunt or first time out in the field and not on the range, you will find that having the right broadheads equipped for the type of game you are hunting is the key to securing the kill.

 St. Augustine Marina carries many different types and brands of broadheads in our Bow Center, but for deer season, you will probably be looking at mechanical broadheads like those shown above. To be fair, some may still prefer using fixed broadheads or removable blades as it often comes down to what you have experience using and are comfortable with.

Luckily for you, Outdoor Life has tested various brands and types of broadheads out on the field.

Each was tested for accuracy, durability, sharpness, wound channel, and potential penetration to give you the best idea of what to expect from each and how you can integrate this into your kit. 

We carry these brands and others here in our Bow Center and the higher-end mechanical broadheads will cost you around $50-$70 for a pack of 3.

Our staff will help you mount these to arrow shafts if you would like and also have several pre-assembled arrows available for purchase ready to go. 

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200HP Suzuki, pre-owned aquasport bayboat, St. Augustine Marina, Vilano Beach FL

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22ft AQUASPORT PREOWNED Only been in the water once and loaded with accessories and upgrades. This center console bay boat comes fully equipped with SIMRAD, Minn-Kota trolling motor, and Suzuki 200HP with only 90 hours of use. Grab her before she’s gone!

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2026 195 Coastal Flats

2026 19.5ft Coastal Flats made by the Carolina Boating company known for Carolina Skiffs and Coastal Skiffs. Fiberglass, center console, equipped with PowerPole and powered by Yamaha VMAX SHO outboard engine

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