Fort Campbell - Hunting, Fishing, and Environmental Recreation Permits
PERMIT SALES:
2023-2024 Hunting, Fishing, and Environmental Recreation validations and permit sales will begin Monday 1 March 2023. Individuals must first purchase appropriate state license(s) from either Kentucky or Tennessee and complete the validation processes to become eligible for a Fort Campbell permit.
VALIDATIONS:
All individuals wishing to hunt must have proof of hunter safety certification at time of validation.
Individuals that do not possess a valid DoD ID Card must complete a criminal background check. This background check must be completed annually. Background checks expire on 29 February.
Below is a list of individuals that do not need an annual criminal background check:
1.) Active Duty Military
2.) Retired Military with valid DoD ID Card
3.) DoD Employees with valid DoD ID Card
All other individuals must receive clearance from Physical Security prior to obtaining validation or permit(s) from Fort Campbell Fish and Wildlife.
All individuals must create an iSportsman account prior to validation. Click here to make an account.
Below are descriptions of each validation:
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VALIDATION |
QUALIFICATION |
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2023 Military Community (Hunting) |
All individuals that possess a DoD ID Card. Must show proof of hunter education certification and TN or KY hunting license. VA Cards do not qualify as DoD ID Cards. Do not need criminal background check. |
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2023 E1-E4 (Hunting) |
All Active Duty personnel ranked E1-E4 that wish to hunt. Must show proof of hunter education certification and TN or KY hunting license. Do not need criminal background check. |
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2023 DAV – Exempt |
Disabled American Veterans that possess a KY or TN state DAV license. Need criminal background check if they do not possess a DoD ID Card. VA Cards do not qualify as DoD ID Cards. |
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2023 DAV Hunting – Nonexempt |
Disabled American Veterans that show proof from VA that do not possess KY or TN state DAV license. Must show proof of hunter education certification and TN or KY hunting license. Need criminal background check if they do not possess a DoD ID Card. VA Cards do not qualify as DoD ID Cards. |
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2023 Civilian (Hunting) |
All individuals that do not possess a DoD ID Card. Must have valid criminal background check from Fort Campbell Physical Security. Must show proof of hunter education certification and TN or KY hunting license. |
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2023 Youth Hunting – Exempt |
Individuals 17 years old or younger that wish to hunt at time of permit purchase. Must show proof of hunter education certification and TN or KY hunting license if required. |
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2023 Handicapped Hunter |
Individuals that possess state issued handicapped parking placard and documentation or state issued license plate and proof of registration. |
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2023 Exempt Fishing |
All individuals that are exempt from purchasing Fort Campbell permits due to status (Youth, DAV Exempt and E1-E4). |
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2023 Nonexempt Fishing and Recreation |
All individuals not exempt from purchasing Fort Campbell permits due to status. |
PERMITS:
All permits must be purchased through iSportsman using debit/credit card.
All permit sales are final.
Fort Campbell Hunting, Fishing, and Environmental Recreation permits:
(All permits expire 28 February, annually)
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PERMIT |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
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Active Duty On Leave (Fish/Rec) |
For Active Duty Soldiers on leave with state exemption wishing to participate in fishing and environmental recreation (no hunting). Valid for 5 day increments. Must be renewed according to leave papers.
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FREE with state waiver |
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Active Duty On Leave (Hunting) |
For Active Duty Soldiers on leave with state exemption wishing to participate in hunting, fishing, and environmental recreation. Valid for 5 day increments. Must be renewed according to leave papers.
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FREE with state waiver |
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E1-E4 Hunting Permit |
Permits hunting of all authorized species on Fort Campbell for Active Duty soldiers ranked E1-E4. Hunters must possess appropriate KY or TN state licenses according to pursued species. See CAM-Regulation 200-4 and check with state requirements prior to hunting on Fort Campbell with this permit. |
FREE |
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Sportsman - Active Duty |
Permits all hunting and fishing activities on Fort Campbell. Individuals must have appropriate KY or TN state hunting/fishing licenses specific to pursued species prior to using this permit on Fort Campbell. See CAM-Regulation 200-4 and KY/TN state regulations for more information. |
$60.00 |
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Sportsman - DoD |
Permits all hunting and fishing activities on Fort Campbell. Individuals must have appropriate KY or TN state hunting/fishing licenses specific to pursued species prior to using this permit on Fort Campbell. See CAM-Regulation 200-4 and KY/TN state regulations for more information. |
$60.00 |
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Sportsman - Civilians |
Permits all hunting and fishing activities on Fort Campbell. Individuals must have appropriate KY or TN state hunting/fishing licenses specific to pursued species prior to using this permit on Fort Campbell. See CAM-Regulation 200-4 and KY/TN state regulations for more information. |
$60.00 |
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DAV Sportsman - Exempt |
Permits all hunting and fishing activities on Fort Campbell. Individuals must have appropriate KY or TN state hunting/fishing licenses specific to pursued species prior to using this permit on Fort Campbell. See CAM-Regulation 200-4 and KY/TN state regulations for more information. Provides access to handicap hunting areas.
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FREE with TN or KY DAV License |
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DAV Sportsman - Nonexempt |
Permits all hunting and fishing activities on Fort Campbell. Individuals must have appropriate KY or TN state hunting/fishing licenses specific to pursued species prior to using this permit on Fort Campbell. See CAM-Regulation 200-4 and KY/TN state regulations for more information. Provides access to handicap hunting areas.
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$60.00 |
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Youth Sportsman - Active Duty |
Permits all hunting and fishing activities on Fort Campbell. Individuals must have appropriate KY or TN state hunting/fishing licenses specific to pursued species prior to using this permit on Fort Campbell. See CAM-Regulation 200-4 and KY/TN state regulations for more information. |
FREE |
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Youth Sportsman - DoD |
Permits all hunting and fishing activities on Fort Campbell. Individuals must have appropriate KY or TN state hunting/fishing licenses specific to pursued species prior to using this permit on Fort Campbell. See CAM-Regulation 200-4 and KY/TN state regulations for more information. |
FREE |
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Youth Sportsman - DAV |
Permits all hunting and fishing activities on Fort Campbell. Individuals must have appropriate KY or TN state hunting/fishing licenses specific to pursued species prior to using this permit on Fort Campbell. See CAM-Regulation 200-4 and KY/TN state regulations for more information. Does not include access to handicap hunting areas. Youth must accompany a DAV adult into a handicap hunting area. |
FREE |
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Youth Sportsman - Civilian |
Permits all hunting and fishing activities on Fort Campbell. Individuals must have appropriate KY or TN state hunting/fishing licenses specific to pursued species prior to using this permit on Fort Campbell. See CAM-Regulation 200-4 and KY/TN state regulations for more information. |
FREE |
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Annual Deer - Active Duty |
Permits deer hunting and game scouting. |
$35.00 |
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Annual Deer - DAV Nonexempt |
Permits deer hunting and game scouting. |
$35.00 |
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Annual Deer - DoD |
Permits deer hunting and game scouting. |
$35.00 |
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Annual Deer - Civilian |
Permits deer hunting and game scouting. |
$35.00 |
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Annual Turkey - Active Duty |
Permits turkey hunting and game scouting only. |
$35.00 |
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Annual Turkey - DAV Nonexempt |
Permits turkey hunting and game scouting only. |
$35.00 |
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Annual Turkey - DoD |
Permits turkey hunting and game scouting only. |
$35.00 |
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Annual Turkey - Civilians |
Permits turkey hunting and game scouting only. |
$35.00 |
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Small Game - Active Duty |
Permits small game hunting (including coyote/bobcat) and game scouting. |
$25.00 |
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Small Game - DAV Nonexempt |
Permits small game hunting (including coyote/bobcat) and game scouting. |
$25.00 |
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Small Game - DoD |
Permits small game hunting (including coyote/bobcat) and game scouting. |
$25.00 |
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Small Game - Civilian |
Permits small game hunting (including coyote/bobcat) and game scouting. |
$25.00 |
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One Day Hunting - Active Duty |
Permits all authorized hunting and game scouting for one day only. |
$10.00 |
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One Day Hunting - DAV Nonexempt |
Permits all authorized hunting and game scouting for one day only. |
$10.00 |
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One Day Hunting - DoD |
Permits all authorized hunting and game scouting for one day only. |
$10.00 |
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One Day Hunting - Civilian |
Permits all authorized hunting and game scouting for one day only. |
$10.00 |
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Handicapped Area Access Permit |
Provides access to handicap hunting areas. Must obtain appropriate Fort Campbell hunting permit in conjunction with this free access permit.
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FREE to those qualified, see validations table for Handicapped Hunter Validation. |
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Fishing - Exempt |
Permits fishing for all individuals exempt from purchasing Fort Campbell permits due to status (Youth, DAV Exempt, and E1-E4). |
FREE |
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Fishing - Nonexempt |
Permits annual fishing for all individuals not exempt from purchasing Fort Campbell permits due to status. |
$20.00 |
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One Day Fishing |
Permits fishing for one day only. |
$5.00 |
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One Day Environmental Recreation |
Permits general environmanetal recreation activities for one day only. |
$5.00 |
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Environmental Recreation - Exempt |
Permits general environmental recreation activities only. (Youth). |
FREE |
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Environmental Recreation - Nonexempt |
Permits general environmental recreation activities only. |
$20.00 |
Fort Campbell Fish & Wildlife Office:
Directorate of Public Works
Environmental Division, Conservation Branch
Fish and Wildlife Program
Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223
Contact Information:
General Information (270) 798-9824
Report Violators: (931) 472-8730
Report UXO Dial: (270) 798-3001
For Emergencies Dial: 911