Fort Hood

[BirdRanger]

So if I understand this correctly, Fort Hood hunting is closed due to the shut down?? Sure hope they are going to refund you all cost of a Fort Hood Hunting license if it goes on for long.

[BirdRanger]

Heading out North West for the weekend for a Mule Deer hunt 3 days of unadulterated bow hunting, cant wait.

[slicktricker]

So if I understand this correctly, Fort Hood hunting is closed due to the shut down?? Sure hope they are going to refund you all cost of a Fort Hood Hunting license if it goes on for long.

Good luck with that

[TXAUfinder]

Good luck Kevin.

[fthoodhoghunter]

Garrison has said there will be no hunting for deer on fort hood till the shutdown is lifted. Just came out at 12:00

[HODGE22]

Man I hate this for you guys, sure hope that the government can pull there head out there ***'s soon.

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

It's already hard enough to hunt Fort Hood dealing with closed areas, can't get teletracked in quick enough before it fills up and now it's shut down period indefinitely. It would be nice to get part of that money back but it ain't happening. I am out of a job right now and cannot afford to drive around to corn my spots.

I just thank the good Lord everyday for letting me get out of bed, enjoy my family, friends and life period. It could definitely be worse. He will provide.

[Mike1234]

I wish there was more public land in texas ft hood is my only option its a bummer my wifes first year to hunt to I feel really bad for all the civilians out of work right now


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[BirdRanger]

That really sucks bad for y'all, it wont last long, they got bills to pay also, and now look like a laughing stock to other countries. Keep the faith.

[BJRhoads]

This came off of the Ft Hood Facebook page:

As a result of the federal government shutdown, the Garrison Commander has made the decision to close the 2013 Fort Hood deer bow hunting season until further notice, effective immediately. Fort Hood’s wildlife specialists of the Natural Resource Management Branch have been furloughed and there is not enough manpower to meet the requirements for deer check in and the data collection process, which plays a critical role in the management of the wildlife program on the Fort Hood reservation.

As the start of the gun and rifle deer hunting season is not until Nov. 2, a decision for cancelling has not been made yet.

Currently, small game hunting (dove, rabbit, squirrel and pig), fishing, and area access recreational activities remain operational.

Fort Hood apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If hunters have any question, please contact Judy Johnson at 254-532-4552 or judy.johnson5.naf@mail.mil

[BenBen]

Absolutely WRONG!!!!!!! Only have the people to blame. That's right we put the clowns in the circus. OH and by the way the clowns are still getting about $700 a day and you get compounded back taxes as well as Obama care premiums. Now you want Hope and Change!

[randal]

I didn't pay $100 for small game hunting area acsess or gun season

[BJRhoads]

I didn't pay $100 for small game hunting area acsess or gun season

I didn't either....I sent an email to the contact person stating I wanted a refund. Probably will not do any good but I sent it anyway.

[flywise]

This came off of the Ft Hood Facebook page:

As a result of the federal government shutdown, the Garrison Commander has made the decision to close the 2013 Fort Hood deer bow hunting season until further notice, effective immediately. Fort Hood’s wildlife specialists of the Natural Resource Management Branch have been furloughed and there is not enough manpower to meet the requirements for deer check in and the data collection process, which plays a critical role in the management of the wildlife program on the Fort Hood reservation.

As the start of the gun and rifle deer hunting season is not until Nov. 2, a decision for cancelling has not been made yet.

Currently, small game hunting (dove, rabbit, squirrel and pig), fishing, and area access recreational activities remain operational.




Fort Hood apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If hunters have any question, please contact Judy Johnson at 254-532-4552 or judy.johnson5.naf@mail.mil

Man that blows , I feel for you guys that have worked your tails off in order to hunt out there. Hopefully something wi change soon.
In the mean time best of luck to you if you try out other public land opportunities. I pass by a place east of Marlin all the time and it looks like a good place to at least sit awhile.

[Nophears]

Fortunately I didn't put all my eggs in the Ft Hood basket. When they shut down the 30's a couple years ago, I found some extended family that let me hunt a small property in Lampasas County.

I bought my wife a Crossbow on Wed.
She practiced Thur & Fri.
Had to work Sat.
We went out Sunday evening.
I put her in 1 of my Bow Stands.
Her 1st ever Bow Hunt.
Her 1st Hunt by herself.
Her 1st Kill. 85lb Sow.
Her 1st Pig.... Perfect double lung/heart shot, ran 10yds.
1 Super proud Redneck Husband!



I created an addict.... she's been threatening to hunting without me on days I have to work!
She's 1 up on me, I've never shot a Pig that wasn't in a trap.