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Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) Hunting Guide
Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) in Richmond, McDuffie, Jefferson and Columbia counties: whitetails, gobblers, squirrels and rabbits and feral hogs, this season's dates, Game Check harvest, rules and the ground nearby.
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Sizing up Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
Kind of ground: Army installation with a permit hunting program. Where: Richmond, McDuffie, Jefferson and Columbia counties. The Thomson regional office (Region 3) is the WRD contact. It is run by the U.S. Army (Fort Eisenhower). There is no official acre count for the hunting ground. Blythe is the closest town with a guide here, about 4 miles away; the area lies northwest of it.
The 4 counties around Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
| County | Courthouse town | Population 2024 | Doe-day zone | Bear zone | Alligator zone | Deer 2025-26 (reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County | Augusta | 206,303 | Green | None | Zone 9 | 651 |
| McDuffie County | Thomson | 21,764 | Green | None | Zone 9 | 1,508 |
| Jefferson County | Louisville | 15,019 | Green | None | Zone 9 | 2,185 |
| Columbia County | Appling | 167,472 | Green | None | Zone 9 | 1,385 |
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.
Who sets the dates on Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) runs its hunts through iSportsman, which posts the dates and daily area status.
Rules from the manager page, Georgia regulations, DNR Law Enforcement. Checked October 13, 2026.
Harvest numbers for Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
Bucks 117, does 72: that is the 2025-26 reported harvest on Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon). Range across the chart: 69 up to 253 deer. This season's running total stands at 33 (incomplete). 277 gobblers have been checked from Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) in the springs listed, 21 of them in 2026. Counts are raw Game Check reports from the area; WRD does not adjust them for non-reporting at this level.
Deer reported from Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
| Year | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| 2025-26 | 117 | 72 | 189 |
| 2024-25 | 33 | 36 | 69 |
| 2023-24 | 151 | 95 | 246 |
| 2022-23 | 138 | 108 | 246 |
| 2021-22 | 117 | 91 | 208 |
| 2020-21 | 140 | 113 | 253 |
| 2019-20 | 121 | 107 | 228 |
| 2018-19 | 135 | 98 | 233 |
| 2017-18 | 111 | 96 | 207 |
| 2016-17 | 90 | 71 | 161 |
Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) spring turkey counts
| Season | Gobblers checked |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 21 |
| Spring 2025 | 23 |
| Spring 2024 | 20 |
| Spring 2023 | 20 |
| Spring 2022 | 21 |
| Spring 2021 | 23 |
| Spring 2020 | 33 |
| Spring 2019 | 27 |
| Spring 2018 | 23 |
| Spring 2017 | 26 |
| Spring 2016 | 40 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
What Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) requires
What applies here, card by card.
How Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) works
Hunting and fishing permits are offered to the general public through a lottery on iSportsman (ftgordon.isportsman.net); the application period is July 1-15 each year and winners may buy permits valid one year (or until Aug. 1 of the following year). Hunter education certificate required for all hunters regardless of age; Georgia hunting license; mandatory daily check-in/check-out; annual Fort Gordon safety briefing (expires June 15). Weapons registration form FG 9243 required for hunters.
Licenses for Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
The free Harvest Record is mandatory for deer, bear, turkey and alligator, whatever license you hold.
Rules that follow you onto Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
Firearms and primitive weapons dates mean orange or pink on top, at least 500 square inches. Bait is legal on private land with permission, never on WMAs, VPAs, national forests or other public land. Within 24 hours, report big game and turkeys on Game Check.
Quota hunts at Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
Apply through Go Outdoors Georgia. Missing out builds a priority point for next time.
Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) up close
Quoted from the managing agency, then the lists that tie this page to others.
Notes from ftgordon.isportsman.net
Near Augusta; Georgia DNR Law Enforcement describes it as about 50,000 acres. Access may be limited during training; individual training areas close for timber harvest or construction (e.g., TA 46 closed in October 2026). Trail cameras are banned under FG Regulation 420-5 (effective April 15, 2026). 2026-27 deer harvest to date posted on iSportsman (as of Oct. 13, 2026: 21 bucks, 18 does).
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, DNR Law Enforcement, DoD MIRTA; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) species and bags
Hunters come to Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) for whitetails, gobblers, squirrels and rabbits, feral hogs and ducks and geese.
White-tailed deer
Wild turkey
Small game
Feral hog
Ducks and geese
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Around Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon): more public land
Orange is Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon); the other pins are public land within 30 miles. Acres on file for the neighbours: 28,537.
| Nearby area | Kind | Size (ac) | Miles | Heading | Deer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDuffie PFA | Public fishing area | 600 | 11 mi | west | — |
| Spirit Creek Forest WMA | WMA | 570 | 12 mi | east | 9 |
| Phinizy Swamp WMA | WMA | 1,500 | 16 mi | east | 1 |
| Keg Creek WMA | WMA | 800 | 19 mi | north | 9 |
| Collins Road VPA | VPA property | 356 | 20 mi | southeast | — |
| J. Strom Thurmond Lake (Clarks Hill Lake) | Corps lake | — | 21 mi | north | 327 |
| Mistletoe State Park | State park | 1,920 | 22 mi | north | — |
| Germany Creek WMA | WMA | 1,200 | 22 mi | northwest | 21 |
| Clarks Hill WMA – West | WMA | 3,067 | 23 mi | northwest | 159 |
| Mead Farm WMA | WMA | 200 | 25 mi | southeast | 2 |
| Clarks Hill WMA – East | WMA | 10,224 | 26 mi | northwest | 159 |
| Di-Lane WMA | WMA | 8,100 | 28 mi | south | 22 |
Points from WRD, USFS, USFWS, NPS, DoD and Recreation.gov layers (DoD MIRTA installation polygon (polygon centroid, Georgia portion)). Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
Where to sight in near Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
About 6 miles separates Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) from Pinetucky Gun Club, the nearest WRD range. The other cards are private ranges within 30 miles.
Facilities: 5 Skeet & Trap Fields, Sporting Clays Course, 5-Stand
Lines for handgun and rifle
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon): nearest towns and businesses
Town guides first, then businesses in the same and neighbouring counties.
| Base town | County | Away | Residents | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | Richmond | 4 mi | 793 | 54,950 |
| Grovetown | Columbia | 7 mi | 17,843 | 41,970 |
| Augusta | Richmond | 9 mi | 201,737 | 31,580 |
| Appling | Columbia | 15 mi | — | 3,795 |
Hunting guides for its counties: Richmond County, McDuffie County, Jefferson County, Columbia County.
After the shot at Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
Offices for Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
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.
What to pack for Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
Matched to the species on this page.
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Legal light at Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) this week
Georgia shooting time starts a half hour before sunrise. Big game and small game end a half hour after sunset; doves and ducks end at sunset.
Worked out for Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) 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.
Answers for Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) hunters
Which agency is in charge of Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
The U.S. Army (Fort Eisenhower) runs it as an Army installation with a permit hunting program.
Is baiting allowed at Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
No. Baiting for game or feral hogs is illegal on state and federal land.
Where do hunters stay for Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
Start from Blythe; the area is 4 miles off, in Richmond, McDuffie, Jefferson and Columbia counties.
How large is Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
The agency prints no acreage.
Which animals are hunted on Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
Listed game: whitetails, gobblers, squirrels and rabbits, feral hogs and ducks and geese.
Is a special permit required on Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
Hunting and fishing permits are offered to the general public through a lottery on iSportsman (ftgordon.isportsman.net); the application period is July 1-15 each year and winners may buy permits valid one year (or until Aug. 1 of the following year). Hunter education certificate required for all hunters regardless of age; Georgia hunting license; mandatory daily check-in/check-out; annual Fort Gor
Is Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) good for deer?
The 2025-26 reported total was 189.
Do I need to be drawn for Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
Yes, some hunts are limited by quota, lottery or permit; see the manager rules above.
Where else can I go near Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
Within reach are McDuffie PFA (11 miles), Spirit Creek Forest WMA (12 miles) and Phinizy Swamp WMA (16 miles), nearest first.
Can I hunt alligators near Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
9; alligators are a quota hunt.
How do I report a deer or gobbler from Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
Record it on your Harvest Record, then report through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours (app, GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com or 1-800-366-2661).
Do I need orange on Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)?
In deer and bear gun hunts, wear 500 sq in of orange or blaze pink.
Closing notes on Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon)
The manager has the last word on Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon). Read its page and the WRD guide the week of your hunt.
Sources for this page: ftgordon.isportsman.net · 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: fishhawk (CC BY 2.0); USFWS/Southeast (Public domain).