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Fort Stewart & Hunter Army Airfield for Hunters
Who runs it, what the regulations list for whitetails, gobblers, squirrels and rabbits and ducks and geese, how many deer and gobblers are reported, and the public land around it in Liberty, Bryan, Long, Evans and 2 more counties.
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Fort Stewart by the numbers
Hunters find Fort Stewart & Hunter Army Airfield in Liberty, Bryan, Long, Evans and 2 more counties; it is an Army installation with a permit hunting program. Game Management Region 6 (Brunswick) takes in this ground. The U.S. Army (Fort Stewart Fish & Wildlife) manages it. Acreage: not published by the manager. From Pembroke, our nearest town guide, head south for roughly 10 miles.
Fort Stewart, county by county
| County | Seat | Residents | ESZ colour | Bear | Gator | Checked deer 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County | Hinesville | 68,607 | Green | None | Zone 8 | 629 |
| Bryan County | Pembroke | 51,105 | Green | None | Zone 8 | 711 |
| Long County | Ludowici | 20,439 | Green | None | Zone 7 | 414 |
| Evans County | Claxton | 10,869 | Green | None | Zone 8 | 501 |
| Tattnall County | Reidsville | 24,275 | Green | None | Zone 7 | 1,151 |
| Chatham County | Savannah | 307,336 | Green | None | Zone 8 | 241 |
From the source page (acreage not published); counties and zones from the WRD county zone tables; county deer counts from WRD Game Check; population from the Census 2024 estimates. Checked October 13, 2026.
Fort Stewart hunt rules from the manager
Dates on Fort Stewart are set by the post and posted through its iSportsman system, so they are not in the state listing.
Rules from the manager page, Fort Stewart iSportsman, Georgia regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Fort Stewart licenses and access
What applies here, card by card.
Entry and limits, Fort Stewart
All hunters must set up an iSportsman account and buy a permit at ftstewart.isportsman.net; mandatory daily check-in/out through iSportsman. Hunting is subject to post regulations and access is not guaranteed (training areas open and close daily).
What to buy before Fort Stewart
Most residents buy the Sportsman's License. Whatever you buy, log deer, bear and turkey on the free Harvest Record.
Orange, bait and Game Check on Fort Stewart
500 square inches of orange or blaze pink above the waist is the rule for gun and primitive weapons big game hunts. Keep corn and feed at home: baiting is prohibited on state and federally managed land. Report deer, bear and turkey on Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.
Applying for Fort Stewart hunts
Draw results come by email; unsuccessful applicants gain a point.
How many deer come off Fort Stewart
Game Check shows 315 deer for Fort Stewart in the 2025-26 season. 2017-18 was the top season (379); 2016-17 the leanest (308). 38 deer are in Game Check for 2026-27 so far; the season is still open. Gobblers reported in spring 2026: 55. All listed springs: 829. Reported numbers only: WRD publishes no compliance-adjusted estimate for a single area.
Fort Stewart bucks and does
| Season | Bucks | Does | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 18 | 20 | 38 |
| 2025-26 | 187 | 128 | 315 |
| 2024-25 | 191 | 128 | 319 |
| 2023-24 | 187 | 143 | 330 |
| 2022-23 | 203 | 149 | 352 |
| 2021-22 | 205 | 117 | 322 |
| 2020-21 | 218 | 155 | 373 |
| 2019-20 | 186 | 156 | 342 |
| 2018-19 | 189 | 155 | 344 |
| 2017-18 | 216 | 163 | 379 |
| 2016-17 | 159 | 149 | 308 |
Turkey counts, Fort Stewart
| Spring | Birds reported |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 55 |
| Spring 2025 | 56 |
| Spring 2024 | 56 |
| Spring 2023 | 59 |
| Spring 2022 | 57 |
| Spring 2021 | 88 |
| Spring 2020 | 101 |
| Spring 2019 | 59 |
| Spring 2018 | 98 |
| Spring 2017 | 112 |
| Spring 2016 | 88 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
Fort Stewart: game list
Whitetails, gobblers, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese, doves and feral hogs, per the area record.
White-tailed deer
Wild turkey
Small game
Ducks and geese
Mourning dove
Feral hog
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
The ground at Fort Stewart
The agency text first, then linked areas.
Fort Stewart as Fort Stewart iSportsman describes it
Georgia DNR Law Enforcement lists big game, small game and waterfowl hunting plus year-round feral hog hunting, and over 2,700 registrants and 37,000+ check-ins a year. The iSportsman site posts 2026 dove field information, a daily area status map, deer check station and legal weapon dates. Disabled permits require a Georgia Disability Hunting or Fishing License (from July 16, 2025).
Text and lists from the source page, Fort Stewart iSportsman, Georgia regulations, DNR Law Enforcement; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Pins around Fort Stewart
Fort Stewart sits at the orange pin, with 8 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Together they publish 67,142 acres.
| Name | Type | Acres | Away | Bearing | Deer checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans County PFA | Public fishing area | 400 | 14 mi | northwest | — |
| Canoochee Sandhills WMA | WMA | 10,224 | 14 mi | north | 29 |
| Griffin Ridge WMA | WMA | 5,975 | 24 mi | southwest | 24 |
| Morgan Lake WMA | WMA | 1,493 | 26 mi | southwest | — |
| Rayonier Corridor Lands WMA | WMA | 41 | 26 mi | south | — |
| Richmond Hill WMA | WMA | 7,400 | 27 mi | southeast | 52 |
| Big Hammock WMA | WMA | 7,315 | 28 mi | west | 29 |
| Townsend WMA | WMA | 34,294 | 28 mi | south | 46 |
Points from WRD, USFS, USFWS, NPS, DoD and Recreation.gov layers (DoD MIRTA installation polygon (Fort Stewart) (polygon centroid, Georgia portion)). Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
Fort Stewart: nearest towns and businesses
Town guides first, then businesses in the same and neighbouring counties.
| Town | County | Straight line | 2024 pop. | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | Bryan | 10 mi | 2,744 | 74,419 |
| Flemington | Liberty | 10 mi | 870 | 72,083 |
| Gumbranch | Liberty | 12 mi | 258 | 66,785 |
| Hinesville | Liberty | 12 mi | 36,583 | 59,253 |
Its counties, each with a guide: Liberty County, Bryan County, Long County, Evans County, Tattnall County, Chatham County.
Local businesses for Fort Stewart hunters
Who to call about Fort Stewart
Towns and populations from the Census 2024 estimates; public acres within 10 miles from WRD, USFS, USFWS and DoD layers; businesses from WRD lists, store locators and listings; offices from WRD, DNR Law Enforcement and USFS pages. Checked October 13, 2026. Call ahead.
Closest public range to Fort Stewart & Hunter Army Airfield
No range sits on Fort Stewart & Hunter Army Airfield; the nearest WRD-listed range is Evans County Archery Range, about 14 miles away. The other cards are private ranges within 30 miles.
Facilities: 3-D Targets, Static Targets
Lines for handgun and rifle
Lines for handgun, rifle and sporting clays
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Fort Stewart sunrise, sunset and shooting time
Whitetails, turkeys and squirrels: sunrise minus 30 minutes to sunset plus 30. Migratory birds: same start, but they end at sunset.
Worked out for Fort Stewart in Eastern time from the rule in the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division guide (hunting hours). Hogs, coyotes, raccoons and some furbearers may be hunted at night on private land; check the guide. Shooting hours for every county.
Fort Stewart hunting kit
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Common Fort Stewart questions
What sort of property is Fort Stewart?
Army installation with a permit hunting program, under the U.S. Army (Fort Stewart Fish & Wildlife).
Is Fort Stewart big enough for a full day?
No hunting acreage is published for it.
Where is Fort Stewart?
It lies in Liberty, Bryan, Long, Evans and 2 more counties. Pembroke sits 10 miles away.
What paperwork does Fort Stewart require?
All hunters must set up an iSportsman account and buy a permit at ftstewart.isportsman.net; mandatory daily check-in/out through iSportsman. Hunting is subject to post regulations and access is not guaranteed (training areas open and close daily).
What can be hunted at Fort Stewart?
Per the area record, whitetails, gobblers, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese, doves and feral hogs.
Is Fort Stewart a draw hunt?
At least part of the hunting is limited by draw or permit.
How many bucks came off Fort Stewart?
187 bucks and 128 does were checked in 2025-26.
Is Fort Stewart in an alligator hunt zone?
Alligator zone 8, 7; hunting is by quota permit only.
Which areas are close to Fort Stewart?
Within reach are Evans County PFA (14 miles), Canoochee Sandhills WMA (14 miles) and Griffin Ridge WMA (24 miles), nearest first.
Is blaze pink legal on Fort Stewart?
Orange or pink, 500 square inches, whenever firearms or primitive weapons deer or bear hunts are on.
Where do I check game taken on Fort Stewart?
Game Check within 24 hours, after noting date and county on the Harvest Record.
Can I put out corn on Fort Stewart?
No; bait is only legal on private land with written permission.
Fort Stewart: confirm before you go
The manager has the last word on Fort Stewart. Read its page and the WRD guide the week of your hunt.
Sources for this page: Fort Stewart iSportsman · Fort Stewart iSportsman: Permits · Georgia regulations: federal area regulations · DNR Law Enforcement: specialfederalregulations · DoD MIRTA; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: USFWS/Southeast (Public domain); USFWS Mountain Prairie (CC BY 2.0).