Hunting Ft Riley and surrounding areas

[Bowhunters]

Basic links to attain information on hunting on or near Ft Riley near Junction City, Kansas.

Ft Riley Outddoors - http://www.riley.army.mil/Recreation/Outdoor/

Ft Riley Deer Hunting Regs - http://www.riley.army.mil/documents/Hun ... 144409.pdf

Big Game and Upland Game on Ft Riley -
http://www.riley.army.mil/NewsViewer.aspx?id=2839

[Bowhunters]

These Ft Riley regulations are subject to change.
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Fort Riley Hunting and Fishing Regulations

Fort Riley offers an array of outdoor recreational opportunities. However, there are certain procedures you must follow in order to stay safe and on the right side of the law. If you are new to the area and interested in hunting or fishing on post, the following is a good start. For those of us who have been around here a while, an occasional refresher is always a good idea. First and foremost, the Fort Riley Military Reservation or portions of it may be closed at anytime, without prior notice, due to military activities or impassable roads. Outdoor recreation is allowed for military and civilians when compatible with the military mission.

Open Recreation Areas: The areas open for recreational use are updated each Monday and Thursday, but can also change on short notice. During the months of September through January and during the spring turkey seasons (1 April to 31 May), the open areas are posted at each of the 10 hunter check stations, on the 24 hour Hotline and on the Fort Riley Web Page. At all other times, the open areas are posted on the 24-hour hotline and on the Fort Riley Web Page. Open Shotgun Areas are available for shotgun hunting with 2 shot or smaller ammunition, as well as fishing, and other non-consumptive outdoor recreation. Open Rifle Hunting Areas are open for the aforementioned activities plus centerfire rifle hunting. Open fuelwood areas are open for fuelwood cutting in areas prescribed by the Conservation Office. Individuals holding appropriate licenses and permits may recreate in any "Open Area" on Fort Riley. Use of firearms south of Vinton School Road is restricted to Department of Defense identification card-holders and their guests.

Hunter Check Stations: Each person hunting game animals must register prior to hunting each day at one of 10 hunter check stations. Daily registration is a two part process that is completed by filling out Part One of the form and depositing into the locked box at the check station, then filling out Part Two upon completion of the hunt. You must keep part two with you while hunting. You do not need to return to the same check station at which you deposited Part One. Remember, each person must complete a separate Daily Registration Form each day. Firearms deer hunters must register daily at the Conservation Office, bldg 1020. All others using the installation for recreation do not need to register.
Hunter Orange: During the Fort Riley firearms deer season, all individuals shall wear the following safety clothing, which must be colored a blaze (international) orange: a cap or hat, and an outer cover of a coat, vest, sweater, coveralls, or shirt. The outer cover must have at least 100 square inches of blaze orange colored surface visible on the front and 100 square inches of colored surface on the back. Upland game, small game and spring turkey hunters, as defined by the State of Kansas, shall wear an outer cover of at least 100 square inches of hunter orange surface visible on the front and 100 square inches of colored surface on the back and a hunter orange cap at all times while moving on foot or while riding any animal in any area open to hunting. Spring turkey hunters must wear 1 article of hunter orange clothing (cap, vest, etc) while on foot. The article may be removed when hunting from a stationary position.

Recreational Vehicle Marker: All vehicles being used for recreational activities on Fort Riley must display an Outdoor Recreational Vehicle Marker. These may be picked up at any Hunter Check Station, the Conservation Office, and the Outdoor Recreation Center. There is no charge for the vehicle marker.

Firearms Registration: All firearms must be registered before being brought onto the installation. Soldiers stationed at Fort Riley must register them with their units' arms room. Others may register their firearms at the Provost Marshal Office Bldg 221 and the Conservation Office.

Hunting and Fishing Permits and Licenses: A Fort Riley Hunting Permit is required for hunting on post in addition to all appropriate state and federal tags, stamps and permits. Persons 15 and younger and 65 and older are not required to possess a Fort Riley Hunting Permit. The cost of Fort Riley Hunting Permit is $25.
A Kansas Fishing License is required to fish anywhere on post and a Kansas Trout Stamp is required if you are actively fishing for Trout in Moon Lake between 15 October and 15 April. There is no longer an installation permit required to fish on Fort Riley.
Hunter Educational Requirements: Anyone hunting on Fort Riley must comply with Kansas regulations regarding hunter education. Individuals born before July 1, 1957 are exempt from having to have hunter education in Kansas. Kansas now allows anyone 15 years old and younger to hunt without hunter education certification provided they are under direct supervision of an adult 18 or older. In addition to the Kansas regulations, Fort Riley regulation states no one under 16 years of age may hunt unless accompanied by an adult who is 18 years of age or older and has completed the state of Kansas Hunter Education Requirement or is exempt from such requirement. Hunter Education Courses taken in other states are valid.

Shooting Limitations: Firearms shall not be fired within 200 meters of any building, body of troops, or restricted area, from or across any improved road. Handguns are allowed for hunting purposes on Fort Riley in areas that are open for rifle hunting and as allowed in FR 210-15 and in accordance with Kansas hunting regulations. Target shooting is not allowed on Fort Riley except at the Privately Owned Weapons Range or at a designated target shooting area. All areas north of Vinton School Road will be closed to recreational activities from 1 hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise the following morning except during the firearms deer season and by approval of the DPW Conservation and Restoration Branch Chief. Unloaded firearms must be transported in a closed case (zippered shut or locked) and separately from the firearms in separate container.

Tree Stands: Construction and/or use of “permanent” tree stands are prohibited on Fort Riley. A “permanent” tree stand is defined as any stand that is fastened to a tree by nails, screws, spikes or similar penetrating objects. Portable tree stands are permitted. All components of portable tree stands (including wire, chain, rope or other material used to fasten the stand to the tree) may be placed in the tree no sooner than 30 days prior to the season of use and must be removed from the tree within 30 day of the completion of that season. Use of nails, screws, spikes or similar penetrating objects as “steps” or “ladders” to access portable tree stands is prohibited.

Off Road Vehicles: Motorized vehicles are restricted to maintained trails and hard surfaces and those trails specifically denoted on the Fort Riley Outdoor Recreation Map. Off-road driving is strictly prohibited.

Important Contact Info
Open Area Hotline 239-6669
Conservation Division 239-6211
Outdoor Recreation Center 239-2249
MP Game Warden – 239-6767
Internet Website: www.riley.army.mil/Recreation/Outdoor/