Hunting & Fishing

Personnel authorized to hunt and fish on Fort Benning and who possess a valid state license must purchase hunting and fishing permits. Please call Outdoor Recreation at 706-545-7978 for more information.  Permits are valid for one year from date of purchase. For more information about hunting and fishing on Fort Benning, call the Conservation Branch at +1 (706) 544-7516.

Who is authorized to hunt or fish on Fort Benning?

• U.S. Military Active Duty and Retired personnel
• Veterans with 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 on active status

Open Areas

Please call Outdoor Recreation at 706-545-7978 for more information about open areas. 

Resources

• Hunting and Fishing Map
• Hunting and Fishing Map Georeferenced
• Fort Benning Hunting and Fishing Information
• Hunting and Fishing Fees
• Security of Privately Owned Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives
• Hunter Education Course
• Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Regulation
• Registration form for Privately Owned Weapons