Range Control is temporarily relocated due to ongoing renovations. Recreationists must check-in at the new location (building 7-1). A map to the new location can be found in the maps tab or here.
***Camp Ripley Turkey Permits Will Be Available Over the Counter 1 March****
Turkey hunting is only open to Catergory A, A-1, A-2 and D user types
2026/2027 Deer and Turkey hunting dates.
Deer (Archery) Seasons:
Camp Ripley: 19 September-31 December 2026
Permits go on sale 1 August
PERMITS MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
The bag limit, licensing options and registration requirements for Deer Permit Area 248 apply.
Arden HIlls Army Training Site (AHATS): Only open to Category A, A-1, A-2 and D user types
15-17 Oct 2026; 28-30 Oct 2026; 6-8 Nov 2026; 4-6 Dec 2026
*Lotteries open 1 August-15 September, Permits available week of 30 September
HUNTING AREAS ARE NOT RESERVABLE IN ADVANCE OF YOUR DATE OF ARRIVAL.
Deer (Muzzleloader) Season: Only open to Category A, A-1, A-2 and D user types
Camp Ripley: 28 Nov-6 Dec 2026
HUNTING AREAS ARE NOT RESERVABLE IN ADVANCE OF YOUR DATE OF ARRIVAL.
Permits go on sale 1 August
Turkey Seasons: Only open to Category A, A-1, A-2 and D user types
Camp Ripley: 29 April- 1 May 2026 (C season)
Permits will be available 1 March.
License options and registration requirements for Turkey Permt Area 507 apply.
Arden HIlls Army Training Site (AHATS) (Archery only): 19-21 Apr 2026; 24-26 April 2026
*Lottery application period will run 31 December 2025- 31 January 2026
*Lotteries open 31 December- 31 January, Permits will be available the second week of February
License options and registration requirements for Turkey Permt Area 510 apply.
HUNTING AREAS ARE NOT RESERVABLE IN ADVANCE OF YOUR DATE OF ARRIVAL.
Annual Deer Harvest Reports: