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Planning a hunt on Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
Public hunting ground in Hoke County and 5 more: rules, permit hunts, zones, harvest and nearby land.
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Getting to Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall land base and management
Our records class Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall as an Army post open to civilian hunters by permit; it lies in Hoke, Cumberland, Harnett and 3 more counties. It is a District 4 property in NCWRC terms. The U.S. Army at Fort Bragg runs the property. No acre count for the hunting area appears in the sources. Boundary size by GIS: 161,637 acres (not all open). The iSportsman FAQ also uses the name Fort Liberty. Acres null: no official hunting acreage published; mirta_gis_acres is the installation polygon area.
From Fort Bragg iSportsman faq; acreage not published; checked October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
The quarry at Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
Main game on Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall: white-tailed deer, mourning dove, bobwhite quail, gray squirrel and fox squirrel.
White-tailed deer
Southeastern zone
Mourning dove
Season dates
Bobwhite quail
Season dates
Gray squirrel
Season dates
Fox squirrel
Season dates
Ducks and geese
Inland duck zone
Wild turkey
Season dates
Coyote
Season dates
Bobcat
Season dates
Red and gray fox
Season dates
Crow
Season dates
Raccoon
Season dates
Species from Fort Bragg iSportsman faq; checked October 25, 2026.
Nearby public land, measured from Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall is the large pin; 10 other public places within 45 miles get small ones. The neighbors hold 105,366 acres between them.
| Name | Type | Size (ac) | Designation | Away | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholson Creek | Game land | 1,021 | 3 days | 7.7 mi | south |
| Rockfish Creek | Game land | 2,689 | 3 days | 11 mi | southwest |
| Sandhills | Game land | 65,235 | 3 days | 25 mi | west |
| Rhodes Pond | Game land | 471 | Permit only | 29 mi | east |
| Lee Game Land | Game land | 1,441 | 7 days | 29 mi | north |
| Chatham | Game land | 2,671 | 7 days | 31 mi | north |
| Suggs Mill Pond | Game land | 11,117 | Permit only | 34 mi | southeast |
| Harris | Game land | 11,527 | 7 days | 34 mi | north |
| Bullard and Branch | Game land | 256 | 4 days | 44 mi | south |
| Pee Dee River | Game land | 8,938 | 7 days | 44 mi | west |
Points: DoD MIRTA installation polygons (Fort Bragg, Camp MacKall) (polygon centroid of the largest part). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall: open days and site rules
Open to civilians with no military affiliation (FAQ). All recreationists need a Fort Bragg permit via iSportsman (annual hunt $40, combination $60, daily $7, weekly $20; free for 50%+ disabled veterans, 100% disabled civilians and seniors over 70) after sending hunter safety certification and passing the Fort Bragg hunter orientation quiz; NC hunting license required; check in/out through iSportsman for each hunt (deer gun and turkey areas have quotas); civilians need a visitor pass from the Visitor Control Center to enter the cantonment; typical hunt week Wednesday-Sunday (closed Mondays and Tuesdays); Sunday hunting allowed except migratory birds; no baiting; all deer must be brought to the check station; Fort Bragg Hunting & Fishing Regulation FB 200-1-1 applies.
From Fort Bragg iSportsman faq; checked October 25, 2026.
Which season zones cover Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
2026-27 deer seasons that reach Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall, zone by zone.
| Zone | Counties | Bow season | Blackpowder | Gun season | Antlerless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern | Hoke, Harnett, Scotland, Moore, Richmond | Sep 12–Oct 2 | Oct 3–Oct 16 | Oct 17–Jan 1 | All open days |
| Southeastern CWD Management Area | Cumberland | Sep 12–Oct 2 | Oct 3–Oct 16 | Oct 17–Jan 1 | All open days |
When bear opens around Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
| Bear unit or zone | Counties | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont BMU (group 1) | Hoke, Harnett, Scotland, Moore, Richmond | Oct 17–Jan 1 |
| Coastal BMU Zone 5 | Cumberland | Nov 9–Jan 1 |
CWD area status applies to Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall. CWD rules.
Zones from deer seasons, bear seasons and duck and goose zone map in the 2026-27 digest; checked October 25, 2026.
County harvest data behind Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
Game lands gave up 42 of the 646 deer reported in Hoke County in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer | Bucks | On game lands | Gun | Bow and crossbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 595 | 325 | 15 | 514 | 55 |
| 2020-21 | 645 | 398 | 24 | 535 | 76 |
| 2021-22 | 621 | 375 | 21 | 529 | 66 |
| 2022-23 | 649 | 399 | 21 | 573 | 54 |
| 2023-24 | 566 | 357 | 21 | 494 | 52 |
| 2024-25 | 637 | 396 | 35 | 552 | 67 |
| 2025-26 | 646 | 371 | 42 | 560 | 68 |
Hoke County bear harvest
| Year | Bears |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Hoke County spring birds by year
| Year | Adult gobblers | Jakes | On game lands | All birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 21 | 3 | 133 |
| 2024 | 102 | 14 | 2 | 116 |
| 2025 | 78 | 23 | 0 | 101 |
| 2026 | 98 | 18 | 2 | 116 |
County figures from NCWRC harvest statistics, bear harvest report, spring turkey report and CWD testing; checked October 25, 2026.
All 2026-27 dates that reach Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall hunts deer on the Southeastern dates and bear on the Piedmont BMU dates. The 54 rows below are the dated hunts the 2026-27 digest puts there.
| Game | Season | Where | Begins | Through | Right now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Southeastern | Sep 12, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth Deer Hunting Days | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Blackpowder | Southeastern | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun | Southeastern | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Group 1 | Piedmont BMU group 1 | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth Season (spring) | Statewide | Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Statewide Spring Season | Statewide | Apr 17, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | |
| Feral swine | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Dove | Dove (split) | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 | |
| Dove | Dove (split) | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Dove | Dove (split) | Statewide | Dec 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Bobwhite quail | Hunting | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Remainder of state | Rest of the state | Sep 5, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Woodcock | Statewide | Dec 10, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Gray squirrel | Fall/winter | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Gray squirrel | Spring season | Statewide | May 17, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Fox squirrel | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Red squirrel | Fall/winter | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Teal | September teal season | East of U.S. 17 | Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 19, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 1 | Inland zone | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 2 | Inland zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 3 | Inland zone | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Canada goose | September Canada goose season | Statewide in September | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Split 1 | Resident Population Zone | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Split 2 | Resident Population Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Split 3 | Resident Population Zone | Dec 17, 2026 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| White-fronted goose | Split 1 | Resident Population Zone | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | |
| White-fronted goose | Split 2 | Resident Population Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | |
| White-fronted goose | Split 3 | Resident Population Zone | Dec 17, 2026 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| Light geese | Regular season | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Mar 10, 2027 | |
| Brant | Brant | Statewide | Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Tundra swan | Tundra swan (permit only) | Permit holders only | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Waterfowl | Veterans day | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | |
| Waterfowl | Youth Waterfowl Day | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | |
| Waterfowl | Veterans day | Statewide | Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| Waterfowl | Youth Waterfowl Day | Statewide | Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| King and clapper rail | Rails | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | |
| Virginia rail and sora | Rails | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | |
| Gallinule | Gallinule and moorhen | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Snipe | Statewide | Oct 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2027 | |
| Crow | Season 1 (Wed/Fri/Sat) | Statewide | Aug 1, 2026 | Feb 27, 2027 | |
| Crow | Season 2 (Wed/Fri/Sat) | Statewide | Jun 2, 2027 | Jul 31, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Red fox | Firearms season | East of I-77 | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Gray fox | Firearms season | East of I-77 | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Groundhog | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Nutria | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Skunk | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Armadillo | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Beaver | Year-round | Statewide, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
From the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 2026-27 regulations digest and the 2026-2027 Season Dates at a Glance, checked October 25, 2026.
Local acts around Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
The digest prints these Hoke County local acts; each one makes it unlawful to:
- Hunt with or discharge a firearm from, onto or across a primary highway.
- Hunt with or discharge a firearm from, onto or across a secondary road without having in possession written permission of the owner or lessee to hunt on abutting land.
- Hunt with a rifle larger than .22-caliber or capable of firing .22 centerfire, unless positioned at least 10 feet above the ground.
- Hunt with a gun or dog on the land of another without written permission of the owner or lessee dated within one year.
Local laws by county, 2026-27 digest; checked October 25, 2026. All county local laws.
Where to stay and shop for Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
Each town below has its own hunting page.
| Town | County | Straight line | 2024 pop. | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | Cumberland | 10 mi | 209,496 | – |
| Silver City | Hoke | 11 mi | – | 5,081 |
| Rockfish | Hoke | 11 mi | – | 1,015 |
| Raeford | Hoke | 12 mi | 4,578 | 5,130 |
Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall touches these county pages: Hoke County, Cumberland County, Harnett County, Scotland County, Moore County, Richmond County.
Gear and processing near Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
NCWRC and federal offices near Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
Towns and populations from Census 2024 estimates; businesses from store locators and listings; offices from NCWRC, USFS and USFWS; district biologists from NCWRC. Checked October 25, 2026.
Nearest NCWRC range for Fort Bragg (incl. Camp Mackall) hunters
John Lentz Hunter Education Complex is the nearest NCWRC public range to Fort Bragg (incl. Camp Mackall), about 32 miles away. Closer club ranges are shown too.
Covers rifle, handgun, 5-stand, skeet, trap
From the NCWRC shooting range pages and directory listings, checked October 25, 2026.
Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall shooting hours by key date
The NCWRC gives a Charlotte table with a -7 minute correction for Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall; the game and waterfowl columns are worked out from it.
| Date | Why | Sunrise | Sunset | Legal for game | Legal for ducks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Dove opener | 6:50 a.m. | 7:39 p.m. | 6:20 a.m. to 8:09 p.m. | 6:20 a.m. to 7:39 p.m. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Archery deer opener | 6:55 a.m. | 7:29 p.m. | 6:25 a.m. to 7:59 p.m. | 6:25 a.m. to 7:29 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Eastern gun opener | 7:23 a.m. | 6:40 p.m. | 6:53 a.m. to 7:10 p.m. | 6:53 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Central gun opener | 6:49 a.m. | 5:12 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Western gun opener | 7:02 a.m. | 5:06 p.m. | 6:32 a.m. to 5:36 p.m. | 6:32 a.m. to 5:06 p.m. |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Late December | 7:21 a.m. | 5:12 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Deer gun close | 7:23 a.m. | 5:16 p.m. | 6:53 a.m. to 5:46 p.m. | 6:53 a.m. to 5:16 p.m. |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 6:40 a.m. | 7:51 p.m. | 6:10 a.m. to 8:21 p.m. | 6:10 a.m. to 7:51 p.m. |
Sunrise and sunset from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission digest table for Charlotte with county offsets; hours rule G.S. 113-291.1; checked October 25, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Country like Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall questions for 2026-27
What can I hunt on Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall this season?
The list names white-tailed deer, mourning dove, bobwhite quail, gray squirrel, fox squirrel and ducks and geese.
How long is gun deer season at Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall?
The Southeastern dates apply: gun Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.
Which town is nearest Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall?
The nearest is Fayetteville, 10 mi.
Does Sunday hunting apply on Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall?
Fort Bragg allows Sunday hunting except migratory birds, per its FAQ.
Who runs the hunting program at Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall?
Rules come from the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg.
Which counties does the Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall boundary reach?
The county overlay gives Hoke, Cumberland, Harnett and 3 more counties.
Who is allowed to hunt Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall?
Open to civilians with no military affiliation (FAQ). All recreationists need a Fort Bragg permit via iSportsman (annual hunt $40, combination $60, daily $7, weekly $20.
What size figure do the sources print for Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall?
Acreage is not stated by the agency.
Last checks before a trip to Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall
Use this page to plan, then check the official map and notices for Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall the week you go.
Sources: Fort Bragg iSportsman faq · Fort Bragg iSportsman · Fort Bragg iSportsman permits · Fort Bragg iSportsman Hunting · services2.arcgis.com; regulations from the 2026-27 NCWRC regulations digest. Checked October 25, 2026.
Other photos on this page: ilouque (CC BY 2.0); USFWS Mountain Prairie (CC BY 2.0); bobistraveling (CC BY 2.0); Gerry Dincher (CC BY-SA 2.0).