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Sportsmen's Center
Rod and Gun Loop, 53rd Street and North Avenue, Bldg 1937
Phone: (254) 532-4552
 The Sportsmen's Center encourages and furthers the interest in hunting, fishing; and other outdoor recreation activities. The facility is devoted to the conservation and presentation of wildlife, their habitats and environment; the sports of hunting, fishing and archery, and the recreational use of guns for skeet, trap or other target shooting. The club offers a gathering place for sportsmen, complete with snack bar, pro shop, hunt control office and skeet range. The Sportsmen's Center also consists of, a playground, picnic areas and party rooms. Additionally, an equine boarding stable is managed by the Sportsmen's Center. This facility is open to the public.
Pro Shop
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday & Sunday 7 am - 6 pm
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, & July
Mon - Wed 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
The Sportsmen's Center Pro Shop carries a wide variety of hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and other outdoor equipment. Fishing bait is also available. State hunting and fishing licenses and Fort Hood hunting and fishing permits are for sale. Come on down and browse around!
Hunting
The Hunt Control Center is located in the Sportsmen's Center Pro Shop. Hunt Control provides information on hunting and fishing requirements on Fort Hood and administers both gun and archery annual turkey and deer hunt programs. Hunt Control runs Tele Trac, the hunting area reservation telephone registry system. Hunting Guidelines:
There are five requirements to hunt on Fort Hood
1. State License (Soldiers get free State "Super Combo" License)
Available at Sportsmen's Center 532-4552
2. Fort Hood Permit
Available at Sportsmen's Center 532-4552
3. Access Card
Available at Area Access Control in Sportsmen's Center Pro Shop 287-5847
4. Firearm Registration
Register at the Provost Marshal's Office 287- 2176, corner of 58th Street and Battalion Avenue (all guns must be registered including black powder and muzzleloaders)
5. Hunter Education Certificate
- Do not bring personal firearms on post before registering them
- You must declare firearms at gate after registered
- All gates open to registered firearms access
Hunter Education Certificate
Mandatory Hunter Education Course is $15. For more information and dates call the Sportsmen's Center at 532-4552
Tele Trac, the hunting area reservation telephone registry system, is ran by Hunt Control
285-6049 (6050, 6051, 6052, 6053, 6054, 6055)
Tele Trac requires you to have the current season's access code sheet available at the Sportsmen's Center.
To Reserve unguided hunts, call 24-hours prior to each hun Tele Trac on the Friday prior to the Fall season opening.
Hunting Seasons/Events:
- April - Spring Turkey
- September - Dove - Call 287-5847
- September - Fort Hood National Hunting and Fishing Day, 15 September 07
- October - Special Archery for Deer and Turkey
- 27 & 28 October - Youth Only Hunt - Ages 8-16
- 03 November through 06 January - Deer and Turkey Gun Season
(archery allowed in specific areas)
Fort Hood Hunting Permit Rates:
- Cat I / Active Duty E1-E4 $43
- Cat I / Active Duty E5 and above $60
- Cat II / Retirees and DoD Civilians $60
- Cat III / Pure Civilians $100
Skeet Range
Phone 254-532-2422
Hours: Thursday 10:00 am to 3 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Round Fees:
Each round includes 25 targets
- Member $4.25
- All Nonmembers (to include E4 & below) $5.00
- E4 and below (members) $3.00
- Range Officer $3.75
Punch Card:
20 or 40 Rounds: 25 cents discount per round for all, but the $3.00 rate
Membership:
$20/ family - prorated for partial year (Oct 1-Sept 30 annually)
Shotgun Rental:
Available in the Sportsmen's Center Pro Shop for $5/day
Fishing
The Department of Public Works Natural Resources Branch in coordination with Texas Parks and Wildlife, stock the lakes and ponds on Fort Hood. Certain ponds in the summer, are stocked with catfish.
The most heavily stocked lakes are Cantonment A & Cantonment B. Cantonment A is located off of Clarke Road and Cantonment B is across from Central Texas College.
To find out where the fish are, check out the current stocking report available at the Sportsmen's Center.
Fishing Requirements:
1. State Fishing License- Available at the Sportsmen's Center 532-4552
2. Area Access Card- Available at Area Access Control in the Sportsmen's Center Pro Shop 287-5847
3. Fort Hood Fishing Permit ($15)-
Available at the Sportsmen's Center 532-4552
Archery Range
Same hours as Pro Shop
Must sign in for the archery range at the Sportsmen's Center Pro Shop
Equine Boarding
Call 532-4552 for Sportsmen's Center on prices and availability.
The 76-stall Hunt & Saddle Riding Stables is located east of the Visitor Center at the main gate. The stable has riding arenas & exercise pen.
Other
Picnic Sites
Barbecue pits with picnic tables available
Party Rooms
Sportsmen's Center has indoor party rooms that can accommodate company size parties. Party trays and meals can be provided upon request. Check on special prices. Breakfast meetings available.
Playground area to accommodate kids.
Company & Battalion Party Areas
Special areas with barbecue pits and picnic tables to accommodate your party requirements. Let the Sportsmen's Center cater your next party. Keg beer is available.
Area Access Registration
Required for everyone to access Ft. Hood land for conducting any recreational activity. Ticketable Offense - Call 532-4552 for more info.
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