Welcome to the Fort Bragg Wildlife Branch
REMINDER: As per, FB Reg 200-1-1, all successful turkey hunters are required to check in their bird at the Wildlife Branch office located on McKellars Road across from McKellars Lodge. Check in is at the main office, not the deer check station.
During normal duty hours you may reach us at our office number: 910-432-5427.
Fort Bragg Hunting and Fishing Permits
Fort Bragg Hunting and Fishing Permits are issued at the Hunting and Fishing Center for many reasons. However, given the extraordinary circumstances associated with COVID-19, we are issuing Fort Bragg Hunting and Fishing Permits using web and e-mail processes:
1. New Fort Bragg Permittee:
a. If you do not have an iSportsman account, create an account. Click "Register" in the blue bar above to create your account.
b. If you have an existing iSportsman account from another installation(s), click “My Account” in the blue bar above, and log in to enter the Fort Bragg portal.
2. Renewal Permits: Log in to your account, and select “Acquire Permits”:
a. If your desired permit is not showing as available, send an e-mail to fbisportsman@gmail.com explaining the type of permit you are trying to renew/acquire. Include your iSportsman user name and/or permit number in your e-mail.
b. You will receive an email with further instructions.
3. Fishing Only Permit:
a. If you are a 50% or more Disabled Veteran, or 100% Disabled Civilian, email a scanned copy or picture of your disability paperwork to fbisportsman@gmail.com. Include your iSportsman user name in your email. We will reply to your email with instructions so you may obtain your free permit.
b. If you are not disabled, simply click on “Acquire Permits” when you are logged into your account, and select the permit you wish to purchase. Complete the purchasing process, and print your permit.
4. Hunt Only or Combination Hunt/Fish Permit:
a. If you are a 50% or more Disabled Veteran, or 100% Disabled Civilian, email a scanned copy or picture of your disability paperwork and your state hunter safety certification from any state to fbisportsman@gmail.com. Include your iSportsman user name in your email. We will reply to your email with instructions so you may obtain your free permit.
b. If you are not disabled, e-mail a scanned copy or picture of your hunter safety certification from any state to fbisportsman@gmail.com. Include your iSportsman user name in your email. You will receive an email with further instructions.
c. In your response from us you will be instructed to view the Fort Bragg Hunter Orientation. You may access that here
5. Printing Your Permit: When you acquire your permits, you can either print them from a computer, or use your smartphone (under My Account: Home – look for Print Permit) to show our Conservation Officers your valid permit when you are checked in the field. We are also working to open the Hunting & Fishing Center soon where you can pick-up your printed permit card, if you desire.
Note: Remember, you are responsible to possess a valid state hunting and/or fishing license and know and abide by all state hunting and fishing regulations as well as Fort Bragg Regulations – available here: Program Information / Regulations and Weapons Registration. You can also find Fort Bragg pdf maps, and the Avenza program to georeference them on your phone.
Be Safe and Enjoy Your Hunting and Angling Experiences!
Fort Bragg Wildlife
OUR MISSION
As part of the Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division our mission is to provide Fort Bragg, Camp Mackall and the surrounding community with safe, quality hunting and fishing opportunities, dedicated and professional fish and wildlife management, natural resources stewardship, and environmental and natural resources law enforcement.
Local weather and sunrise/sunset information
Questions about hunting and fishing on Fort Bragg? Check out our frequently asked questions page
Please visit our Permits page for information on purchasing Hunting and/or Fishing permits
Telephone: (910) 432-5427
Fax: (910) 396-9474
Postal Address:
2175 Reilly Road, Stop A
Attn: IMBG-PWE-D
Bldg. OT-9034, McKellar's Road*
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
*Search "McKellar's Lodge, Fort Bragg" on Google. Our office is immediately across the street
Questions or comments about the hunting and fishing programs? Email us
(alan.d.schultz2.civ@mail.mil)
