Legal weapons for hunting at fort campbell are, muzzleloader, archery, or shotgun. Hunters are invited to take advantage of the fort rucker hunting incentive program and hunt for free while also helping to control the animal population. All hunters using mldp tags are required to possess a resident or nonresident general hunting license. Approximately 3500 acres of the installation are accessible to bowhunting for deer, turkey, and small game species that are in season and in accordance with vdgif laws and regulations. Like many military posts, fort campbell, with land in both kentucky and tennessee, is open to controlled public hunting. Some of the most popular hunts include deer, turkey, quail, rabbit, and squirrel. Fort campbell fish and wildlife, fort campbell, kentucky. Make the most of your warm or cool season deer hunting food plots. Jul 22, 2012 to trout fish fort campbell you will need a tennessee or kentucky fishing license, trout stamp and a fort campbell fishing permit. Click here for new chronic wasting disease policy for all deer harvested on fort campbell effective 14 september 2019. Late season buck, area 21 fort campbell ky youtube. Polk county, in the southeastern corner of the state, had the lowest county harvest. Fort campbell outdoor recreation 270 7982175 website.
I live pretty close to fort cambell, like 30 minutes away. Antler restrictions the bag limit in this county is two legal bucks, but only one may have an inside spread of inches or greater. Area assignments are required and are obtainable at the mwr hunting and fishing unit. This hunt took place on lucky buck hunting club in fort gaines, ga as always i am far.
This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use and is applicable july 2019 february 2020. Anterless deer hunting season will be extended for five days in unit l counties. Individuals must first purchase appropriate state licenses from either kentucky or tennessee and complete the validation processes to become eligible for a fort campbell permit. Whether its a game harvest, catch of the day or just a nature shot, we want to show it off. More than 1,000 deer were harvested in 73 of tennessees 95 counties. Nashville, tn the 2020 spring turkey hunting season is set to be open for business in tennessee beginning saturday, april 4th, 2020. Non dod id cardholders requesting weapons permit to obtain a hunting permit will follow the below guidance per fort campbell regulation 2004, installation hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
Sep 19, 20 who here has hunted fort campbell for deer. To trout fish fort campbell you will need a tennessee or kentucky fishing license, trout stamp and a fort campbell fishing permit. Tennessee spring turkey hunting season opens april 2. The 2016 dates for common snipe will be determinedfinalized at the august.
The deer hunting at fort campbell is its own entity as it is separate from the twra quota draw hunt system. Hunters are invited to take advantage of the fort rucker hunting incentive program and hunt for free while also helping to control the. Following background check, hunters must be validated at fort campbell fish and wildlife office. And from what i have been hearing the 101st is gonna have. Fort mccoy offers hunting, fishing, and trapping opportunities to military active and retired and their dependents, government employees, and the general public. Fort campbell, tn three day weather forecast accuweather. Have proof of a state approved hunter safety course. I dont know much about the hunting on fort cambell, but land between the lakes is a huge public hunting area. Civilian hunters must complete an annual criminal background check and register their firearms at fort campbell visitor center located at gate 4 or gate 7. Wildlife commission will set hunting regulations friday. Got 2 combat brigades out in the back 40 training up to deploy where and when aint cool to say should make for some good hunting with these breaks when areas opening up again. The best and most complete hunting tips page 3 of 54.
The top five most issued citations related to hunting and trapping are. State hunting license, isportsman account and fort campbell permit are required. Deer hunters may continue to hunt with archery equipment on hunter army airfield from 12020 through 12020. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Starting with last season, hunters can put in for a hunt area two days prior to when they want to hunt. Matt carrigan of ashland city shot this 19point trophy buck at fort campbell using a mission ballistic bow. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here. I was lucky enough to get kill the tall tine eight point buck. All participants must have the appropriate fort mccoy permit and state of wisconsin licenses before. The facility is devoted to the conservation and presentation of wildlife, their habitats and environment. I know the area fairly well as i used to patrol the back 40 as a mp but dont know the hunting areas well enough to know which are fields, which are woods etc.
In 2015, when biologists stepped up the intensity of their surveys using. The spring turkey permit is valid for the general spring season and allows a hunter to harvest up to the spring season bag limit of turkeys. However, on some federally controlled areas, including reelfoot national wildlife refuge, fort campbell and fort knox military reservations and blue grass army. The most popular game species is the whitetailed deer. Tennessee hunting and trapping guide archives clarksville. Fort belvoirs bowhunting program has existed since the early 1980s. Our travel writers and photographers will inspire you each week with exciting road trip itineraries, tales of unique kentucky destinations. Nov 15, 2015 for antlerless deer hunting in units a and b during this season, refer to the list of hunts on page 26 of twras 2015 16.
Department of the army fort campbell installation 2700 indiana avenue fort campbell, kentucky 422235656 16 september1 2016 cam circular 215161 expires 9 september 2018 family and morale, welfare and recreation hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation activities contents listed by paragraph and page number chapter 1 general. According to the 2015 deer harvest reports, bowhunters harvested 2,526 deer last year on the opening weekend of the archeryonly season, including 791 antlered bucks. While that may sound slow to spacex, the story of kentuckys rocketing. In an effort to limit personal contact, the fort campbell fish and wildlife program will transition to an online checkout system for turkeys harvested during the spring turkey season. Hunting and fishing on fort rucker requires that individuals ages 16 and older have an alabama state license. Get your 3day weather forecast for fort campbell, tn. Attention fort campbell default home page fort campbell. Fort mccoy access pass is required for all activities to include hunting, fishing, trapping, and non hunting fishing activities. Fort rucker hunting program offers special incentives to.
Fort campbell military reservation kentucky department of. The trout streams are stocked on a regular basis by the twra, usfws and the kentucky department of wildlife. Environmental conservation through natural resource management. Campbell army post a young hunter could go home with a deer of a lifetime. Youth hunts are a great way to introduce a youngster to the sport of hunting. The sabalauski air assault school, 101st division artillery, and 101st combat aviation brigade air assault demonstration 57 photos 74 views. Turkey hunting is an excellent way to keep social distance. Giant boone and crockett nontypical deer hit by car. The giant buck hit and killed by a vehicle at fort campbell, located in western kentucky, on july 27 was still putting. Actually, the draw hunts at fort campbell happen on a daily basis. Have a valid hunting license from kentucky or tennessee for the game they intend to hunt. I hunt there, i took a very nice 9 pointer there a few years back. The tennessee fish and wildlife commission will set the 2015 16 hunting seasons and regulations at their monthly meeting on friday.
Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached. It was a real jungle, but there were some openings where we could see clearly and get a good shot, andrew says. For antlerless deer hunting in units a and b during this season, refer to the list of hunts on page 26 of twras 2015 16. The amount of character, number of points typical points, and number of abnormal points on this deer are astounding. Fort campbell is open for hunting to both members of the military and the. The sportsmens center encourages and furthers the interest in hunting, fishing. Hunting tips recordclass fort campbell buck killed by vehicle. The giant buck hit and killed by a vehicle at fort campbell, located in western kentucky, on july 27. Hunting on fort campbell falls into two categories, big game and small game. Twra announces 201516 gun hunting season for deer opens. All recreational users need to update their account annually by just logging in to their isportsman account.
The two were spending their reunion time side by side in climbing stands overlooking a large thicket in training area 19 of fort campbell. The bag limit for antlerless deer in unit l is three per day. To purchase an alabama state license at the alabama state resident price, military personnel are required to provide a copy of orders of assignment to alabama, along with their military identification card, drivers license, and. I decided to create a fishing and hunting page in the fort campbell area. This was a trail camera image of the deer from 2015. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. All firearms brought onto the installation will be registered with the des, vcc in accordance with ar 19011 and cam reg. Dove hunters must be checked into field to legally hunt in dove fields.
Seo fort campbell deer hunting southeastern outdoors. Hunting at fort campbell requires a permit for more information you can call the hunt office at 2707982175 or 7982176. Children ages 15 and younger may hunt turkeys during the youthonly hunting weekend and the general spring season. I to am in the army i ship out for basic training and infantry training september 9th. Mar 23, 2016 tennessee spring turkey hunting season opens april 2. For the up to date list of units, including in 2015 the addition of the. Click on the calendar icon in the table s to see the date setting process for each species hunting season. Campbell hunting and fishing unit permit information. Click here for 20192020 season dates and bag limits. Refer to cam reg 2004 for regulations pertaining to hunting. Species info archery endorsement required for archery hunting north zone bag limit 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. Be 10 years of age or older 17 and under require a parentguardian to be present. Simply complete the harvest data collection questions asked as you check out of the assigned hunting area. Oct 17, 2016 this is a video from the 2015 2016 deer season.
Earnabuck program has been suspended for 2019 deer season. Recreation maps and brochures are available from the kiosk in front of t he natural resources outreach facility bldg. By broylz, september 19, 20 in hunting and fishing. These dates are provided only as a general reference. Click on the calendar icon in the table s to see the date setting process for each specieshunting season. Persons ages 16 and older may not hunt turkeys during the youthonly season.