ATTENTION: Hunting and Fishing on Fort Benning remains open to active duty Soldiers, their family members, GS employees, retirees and their family members in accordance with General Order #5.  The trusted traveler and guest programs are still closed at this time.  Hunters and anglers will sign in and out using the normal iSportman procedures.

You are expected to apply social distancing rules and mitigation techniques.  No groups larger than 15 people. For fishing, boat size will dictate the group size, however, you are strongly encouraged to have only two people in the boat (fish 6' apart). Masks are required if you cannot maintain that 6' distance.

Please remember the rules that govern weapon transportation in MCOE 190-11.  You are authorized to conduct essential activities as defined in GO#5 before or after you hunt, however, you are not authorized to violate 190-11 to do so.

Personnel authorized to hunt and fish on Fort Benning and who possess a valid state license must purchase hunting and fishing permits. Post permits for Hunting and Fishing can be validated at the Recreational Shooting Complex during regular business hours. The RSC is open Wednesday - Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 9am-7pm, and Sunday 10am-6 pm.  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 706-544-7516.

Fort Benning Outdoor Recreation and Fort Benning Fish and Wildlife host the annual Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Open House on August 13 at 5 p.m. We will provide the Fort Benning Community an informative introduction to the regulations for hunting, fishing and weapons on post.

This year we are going virtual! Join us on the Fort Benning MWR Facebook page and enjoy from the comfort of your own home.