Hunting & Fishing

Please also remember that turkey hunting runs through 15 May and no hog hunting is allowed until turkey season is over.

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 and Outdoor Recreation during regular business hours. Permits are valid for one year from date of purchase. For more information about hunting and fishing on Fort Benning, call the Natural Resource Management Branch at +1 (706) 544-7079.

With the implementation of the new Regulation 200-1, a new requirement has been added for fishing. Fishermen are now required to check in and out of King’s Pond and Twilight Pond while fishing. Fishermen are also required to record their harvest for all eligible species.

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
Surviving spouses of military personnel who possess a valid dependent ID card
Foreign military personnel assigned to Fort Benning
Primary dependents of sponsors
Guests (Review FB Regulation 200-1 for additional information regarding guests)

Open Areas