Hunting and Fishing

Fort Benning has earned a reputation in the area as a sportsman's paradise and strives to maximize hunting and fishing opportunities for our Soldiers, Family Members, DoD Civilians, and guests. If you do intend to hunt or fish on the installation, it's important that you take the time to read the appropriate regulations and obtain the proper licenses.

News You Can Use

Fort Benning Temporary Weapons Policy - The current weapons policy has been reviewed and is being staffed through Garrison for approval of changes. Until the new weapons policy is released, DES will enforce the weapons policy as it was written in last year's USAIC 200-3 Hunting & Fishing Regulation. Once the new weapons policy is available it will be posted here and available in print at Outdoor Recreation.
Kings Pond Bass Overabundance - Information on exception to policy letters allowing fishermen to harvest largemouth bass 14" or less from Kings Pond without those fish counting against their daily creel limit.

Boat Rental Notice

In order to rent a boat at Outdoor Recreation/Equipment Resource Center you must have an up to date Boater Safety Card. For your convenience you may take an online Boater Safety course by clicking here. Please bring in your certificate with you at the time of your rental.

Who's Authorized?

United States Armed Forces active duty and retired personnel
Veterans having a service connected disability of not less than 30 percent
Medal of Honor recipients
Current or retired full-time Department of Defense Civilian Employees
Federal Civilian Employees working full-time or equivalent status on Fort Benning and retired Federal Civilian Employees who were employed at Fort Benning immediately prior to retirement
National Guardsmen and Reservists who are on active status
Surviving spouses of military personnel who possess a valid dependent ID
Foreign military personnel assigned to Fort Benning
Primary dependents of sponsors
The Commanding General and Chief of Staff may authorize personnel other than those listed
Guests. Provided they obtain a Fort Benning Guest Permit, anyone who is 18 years or older may sponsor up to three guests per day to hunt and fish on Fort Benning. There is no limit to the number of guests an individual may sponsor in a year, but no more than three may accompany him at one time.

Permits and Vehicle Passes

Personnel authorized to hunt and fish on Fort Benning and who possess a valid state license may purchase annual hunting and fishing permits valid for one year from the date of issuance. Fort Benning permits are available at the DFMWR Equipment Resource Center, Building 1707, or at the Country Store at Uchee Creek Army Campground and Marina.

Guests driving a POV may obtain a temporary vehicle access pass for the periods of their guest permit. While hunting or fishing, the temporary vehicle Access Pass and the Hunting and Fishing Access Pass shall be displayed so that they can be read through the front windshield from outside the vehicle while hunting at any time of the year.

Resources

Hours & Contact Information


Address	Building 1707, Gillespie Street (view on map)
Phone	(706) 545-7978
Hours	Monday: 8am - 5pm Tuesday thru Thursday: 9am - 5pm Friday: 8am - 6pm, Saturday: 8am - 1pm Sunday & Holidays: closed
Email	Contact the Outdoor Recreation manager