INTRODUCTION James Popham, Natural Resources Manager 987-3681 james.popham@us.af.mil

If you want to be on my hunter e-mail distribution list please send me an e-mail.

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Rules Apply

Turkey Zones 2014

Take a hunter’s safety course

-- http://www.agfc.state.ar.usBe sure of your target: Assume every noise and movement is another

hunterNever stalk a turkey or turkey sound: Be patient. Let the bird come

to you.  Protect your back: Select a large tree, rock or other substantial natural

barrier while calling. Hunt in open woods.Eliminate red, white and blue from clothing: These colors are found

on the head and neck of mature gobblers and may be mistaken for a turkey. 

Prevent Hunting MishapsPrevent Hunting Mishaps

Make your position known to other hunters: Wear hunter orange when moving through the woods, particularly while carrying a bird. 

Do not move if you see another hunter: Remain perfectly still, and speak to the hunter in a normal voice. Never wave, use a turkey call or stand up. Be absolutely sure the hunter knows you are there.

Practice courtesy and self-control: Observe written and unwritten rules of safe turkey hunting. Good hunting habits prevent accidents.

Prevent Hunting MishapsPrevent Hunting Mishaps

ON-BASE HUNTING AREAS

When you sign-in at Bldg 481 check to see which areas are closed before each hunt

No gun hunting in archery only areas

WHAT WEAPONS CAN I USE ON BASE ?

Shotgun (small game bird shot 4-9 only, no duplex 4/2)

Archery (bow or crossbow)

No rifles, muzzleloaders, or handguns

STANDS

No hunting from an elevated stand

All deer stands must be removed by 1 April

Any stand found after this date will be removed

Ground blinds must have owner’s name and phone number

MISCELLANEOUS RULESStay out of peoples yards when hunting areas 21 and 22

All turkeys killed on base must be checked in at the Law Enforcement desk

Do not check in turkeys from off-base

No smokingNo smoking in the woods at any time

No alcoholic beverages in the woods

HUNTING SAFETY

Wear your hunter orangeorange when walking through woods particularly while carrying a bird 

Identify your target

Never shoot at movement

Protect your back

You, alone, are responsible for your actions: Once you decide to pull the trigger, there is no calling back your shot.

Assume firearms are loaded

If in doubt do not shoot

Lock up your guns

Separate guns and ammo

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WHO CAN HUNT AT LRAFB ?

Active duty/dependents

DoD employees

DoD retirees

Guests of active duty and employees

Guests must be in general vicinity (same hunting area)

Member is allowed and responsible for one guest

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO HUNT AT LRAFB ?

A copy of the base hunting rules and map

Arkansas hunting license

A base hunting permit

Vehicle parking permit card

Go to Outdoor Rec, Bldg 656 for all the above

Attendance at mandatory safety briefing

Born after 1968 – hunter safety course

WHAT CAN I HUNT ON LITTLE ROCK AFB ?

Almost any game in season for our zone

No hunting at night

ON-BASE HUNTING AREASCONT.

Watch for “no personnel beyond this point” signs in area 17

If caught in a closed or off-limits area your hunting privileges will be revoked

SIGN-IN PROCEDURESAll hunters must sign-in and out each hunting

session at law enforcement desk, Bldg 481

Hunting day split into morning and afternoon hunts

After 1200 all must sign-out. Afternoon sign-in starts at 1300

Hunters will not “sign-in” to more than one area unless small game hunting

** Turkey are considered large game

SIGN-IN PROCEDURES CONT First-come-first-serve basis

Parents/children under 16 count as one hunter. Both must sign-in and hunt together

All hunters in a party must sign-in individually Cross out extra sign-in lines for your area

- This helps prevent other hunters entering your area If someone does intrude into your area please call

Law Enforcement at 987-3221 and let them handle it

LEGAL HUNTING TIMES

Allowed in woods one hour prior to official sunrise and one hour after official sunset

VEHICLES

No ATV’s or driving off road

Obey all no POV signs and never block any road with your vehicle

Do not drive on old roads, utility right-of-ways,trails, or specialty roads such as the one behindthe FamCamp

AIRFIELDNever cross or touch electric fence. If your wounded turkey goes inside this area contact Base Ops (6123) and Security Forces (3221).

Violators will lose hunting privileges

HUNTING SAFETYLet other hunters know your position

No weapons will be shot or fired within 50 yards of any fence, road, boundary, or building.

Distance from horse pastures is 75 yards.

In areas 21 and 22 you must hunt a minimum of 100 yards from tree line (housing area)

In area 23 you can’t hunt 100 yards south of the road that runs behind the commissary

HUNTING SAFETY

Weapons will not be fired within 1,250 feet of munitions storage area or operational storage area (area’s 7, 8, 12, 14, 19 and 20)

HUNTER SAFETY

You are responsible for your actions while hunting on base

Practice safety, safety, safety

Remember, just one mistake could be fatal and could ruin the privilege of hunting on base for everybody involved

LEAVE NO TRACE

Please don’t litter

Pick up your shell cases and other litter

Carry a small trash bag with you in the woods

Leave the woods just as nice as you found them

MENTORING PROGRAM

If you want help to learn how to hunt send me an e-mail and I’ll try to match you up with a mentor.

Mentors – send me an e-mail with your name, phone number, and what you want to help with, i.e., deer, turkey, or both.