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I have always wanted to hunt Ft Campbell. I went to the website and see all sorts of regulations...gun registration, area permits, call in automated draw...etc. Can someone give me the layman's version of what is required? I have a Lifetime TN License. What else would I need?
 
There are lots of rules for the fort. You will need to get a fort post permit which can be obtained from website. Send that in with I think $50 and that will get you a permit. When you get to the fort you will need to go to Gate 1 (I think) and register your firearm and keep that permit on you. To get a spot they have an automated call in that will begin 2 days before the day you are going to hunt. Active military gets first shot, then dependents, then civilians. The areas that are open to hunt will be listed on the website a few days before. If you get lucky and get a unit then you will go to the MWR office off Lafayette Road. You will need to have your picture taken the first time to get your post id card then you will go to then office next door and pick up your unit permit which you will keep one copy in your truck and the other copy on yourself. Make sure you park on the same side of the road that your unit is on. If you kill something you will need to try and get it to the check in station a couple of hours after dark. There are a few more odds and ends and I went off memory so hopefully some others will correct me or add to this. The hardest part is getting through on the automated call in system and then when you do get through actually finding a unit that isn't full.
 
Please don't take this wrong, not being a smart alleck, but is all of the requirements worth it to "possibly" get into a good area? I just keep hearing and reading about the big bucks up there and was curious.
 
smyrnagc":21atfq55 said:
Please don't take this wrong, not being a smart alleck, but is all of the requirements worth it to "possibly" get into a good area? I just keep hearing and reading about the big bucks up there and was curious.

Do you play the lottery... alot of great deer on Ft Campbell and for a $50 permit it's worth the chance at a possible world class deer. You never know the deer you will see or won't see, and for me it's part of not knowing that I like about hunting on post. Plus I work at the hunt shack and I don't have any other land to hunt.
 
Hey guys I was wondering how well the new online system works compared to the phone system? I haven't been to FC since they started using the online area system just curious how well it worked. Thanks
 
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smyrnagc":39duzpj8 said:
Please don't take this wrong, not being a smart alleck, but is all of the requirements worth it to "possibly" get into a good area? I just keep hearing and reading about the big bucks up there and was curious.

I'm a meat hunter and live in E Tn. There are a few public places around here to hunt but not with the same deer density as the Fort. I make the drive to get in the woods and have a decent chance of putting food in the freezer. Are the regs a hassle? Some are but it is still worth it to me.
 

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