Tank Destroyer Boulevard is closed from Clarke Road on Fort Hood to Main Street in Copperas Cove because heavy rain damaged the structural integrity of The Turkey Creek Low Water Crossing, Jan. 25.
Fort Hood Directorate of Public Works Traffic Engineering and Directorate of Emergency Services estimate that it will be closed for 5-6 months. The gate on that route, west of Clarke Road, will also be closed until the road re-opens.
Officials had already planned to close the road in February because the crossing was deteriorating. The overnight rain, expedited the construction plan because the road was deemed no longer safe for travel.
This also means that ACP-8 will be closing for the same period.
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Sportsmen's Center
Rod and Gun Club Loop, 53rd Street and Murphy Road, 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:
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul Hours of Operation:
• Monday - Wednesday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Thursday & Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Apr, May and Aug to Dec Hours of Operation:
• Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sportsmen's Center closed: July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas
Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
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!
Guided Pig Hunt 18-20 February 2012
- No reservations/Potluck only
- Report time for morning hunts = 0430
- Report time for afternoon hunts = 1400
- All requirements for hunting on Fort Hood apply
- For more information call the Sportsmen's Center 254-532-4552
Hunting -
Seasons |
Stand Policy
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 with proof of 6 months Texas residency)
- Proof of residency for this license are: military service record indicating Texas is the person’s home of record or that the person’s duty station for the six months immediately prior to the time of application is in Texas.
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 287-4001, corner of 58th Street and Battalion Avenue, or at the Visitor’s Center at main gate. (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
Sportsmen’s Center 2012 Hunter Education Course
The Sportsmen’s Center sponsors classes coordinated through the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. The Sportsmen’s Center classes are the second part of the online course on the Texas Parks & Wildlife website
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/hunter_education/homestudy/index.phtml
First complete the free online course and print the quizzes from the course as proof of completion. Students should be ever vigilant to select the “free” online course and not one which requires payment.
The second step is to attend one of the classes scheduled at the Sportsmen’s Center. Students must remember to bring their printed quizzes from the online course. $15 is due to the instructor at time of course, classes are approximately 4 to 5 hours long and students must obtain a passing score on the exam to certify.
Pre-registration is not required, but those requiring special accommodations due to medical reasons, must call 254-535-1402 prior to selected course date.
Course Schedule -
2012 class schedule coming soon
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.
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
- Youth Big Game Permit (all categories) $15
- Special 5-Day Permit (all categories/not for big game) $40
Fort Hood Hunting and Fishing Council recommendations for locked stands and distance limitations in unguided areas were disapproved. For more information, contact the Sportsmen's Center at 254-532-4552.
NOTE: The South East Region will be closed to deer hunting for 3 years beginning with the 2010 season
Skeet Range
Phone 254-532-2422
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 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
- free usage of shotguns (limited quantity/first come, first served) to Soldiers with valid ID
Fishing -
FAQ's
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.
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
Area Access Registration
Required for everyone to access Ft. Hood land for conducting any recreational activity. Ticketable Offense - Call 532-4552 for more info.
Archery Range
Same hours as Pro Shop
Must sign in for the archery range at the Sportsmen's Center Pro Shop
$6/day/shooter • $25 annual pass per shooter • during daylight hours • Must have own equipment
Hunt & Saddle Equine Boarding
Call 532-4552 for Sportsmen's Center on prices and availability.
The 76-stall Hunt & Saddle Stables is located east of the Visitor Center at the main gate. The stables are designed for boarding privately owned horses. The facility offers a tack room with attached paddock for each horse. For additional information, prices and availability contact the Sportsmen's Center at 254-532-4552.
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.
