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Hunting & Fishing

Upcoming Events

Catch and Release BASS TOURNAMENTS - 17 MARCH AND 14 APRIL

-Call Pass and Permit, FS (435-8061) or HAAF (315-5163) for details

-Early Bird Registration now through 8 March for the March event

-Don't delay, limited to the first 25 boats that sign up

-Special prize for catching the lucky fish (5 - 10 fish will be tagged with Shamrocks), if you catch one you will receive a special prize.

Do I need to register my gun/weapon to bring onto Fort Stewart or Hunter AAF for recreation shooting and hunting?

ANSWER: YES, IAW Revised Army Regulation 190-11

Who do I contact and how do I register?

Copies of the required form (AFZP Form 2027) can be picked up at the Registration Office, Bldg 226 or at the Pass and Permit Offices FS and HAAF, the Skeet and Trap Ranges FS and HAAF or the Paintball Facility FS. Do not bring the weapon to either of the offices to register.

Active Duty Soldiers must return the completed form to the Registration Office, Bldg 226.

Civilians may return copies to the Pass and Permit Offices or the Registration Office.

Individuals who have not registered their weapons prior to 1 April 2012 could be ticketed.

For more detailed information please contact the Registration Office (767-5195).

All sportsmen with valid Fishing Permits and GA Fishing License METZ POND can now be accessed through the automated system when open for recreation use and listed on the Area Status Sheets. Access code 0826. Remember that you MUST use the prescribed route from Hwy 144 up FS Road 5 to FS Road 8. Sportsman can only fish this pond from 6 am to 10 pm the day you have signed in. No camping allowed.

Fort Stewart has a "revised" hunting and fishing regulation with several changes.

Everyone needs to check the Fish and Wildlife website or the Pass and Permit Office to review the changes, BEFORE you go hunting or fishing on

Fort Stewart or Hunter AAF.

New requirement for ALL archery hunters.

Each archery hunter must successfully complete a qualification session before you go hunting this hunting season.

Archery qualification sessions are now available by appointment only on contact the Pass and Permit Office at Fort Stewart (912 -435-8061) or the Skeet Rnage at HAAF (912-315-9354). Shooters must hit 2 out of 3 arrows in the target at both 20 and 30 yards. A $5 processing fee will be charged.

The Pass and Permit office sells hunting and fishing licenses and issues area access passes for recreational activities, i.e. fishing, hunting, camping, nature watching, berry picking, etc. The fishing season is year round in ponds and rivers with the prime bass, redbreast and crappie in the spring of the year.

Pond 34 has been closed due to the extreme drought conditions. The water level has been reduced to a few small pools and since the fish are confined to these pools, fishing in this pond can no longer be considered "sporting".

You must possess a current GA fishing license. Visit georgiawildlife.com for current license information and registration.

Individual must have a valid Fort Stewart pass to access training areas for ALL activities (including but not limited to hunting/fishing/camping/picniking/nature watching). You may not leave Hwy 144 or Hwy 119 outside the cantonment area without a pass. The only exception is the Holbrook Pond Recreation Area off Hwy 144 East. Pass may be purchased at the Pass and Permit Office, Bldg 8093 off Hwy 144 East.