FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN – EFFECTIVE 01 OCTOBER 2025
The Natural Resources Branch and Hunt Control office will be closed until further notice due to the ongoing Federal Government shutdown. All hunting and fishing activities accessed via Isportsman will NOT be available during this time.
The following managed lakes are open daily with no clearance through the Hunt Control Office and can continue to be fished at this time: Lower Douglas, Upper Douglas, Sanders Spring, Castle, Dickerson, Crystal, Ordnance #1 and Carlson.
The archery range can be utilized during the current shutdown. Individuals can also continue to recreationally kayak or canoe at Lower Douglas Lake with appropriate permits.
***Click here for the Fort Knox CWD Guidelines***
ALL NEW USERS MUST EMAIL THE HUNT CONTROL EMAIL AT usarmy.knox.id-training.mbx.dpw-hunt-control@army.mil AND REQUEST ID VALIDATION AFTER CREATING AN ACCOUNT. PERMITS ARE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL ACCOUNT IS VALIDATED.
ALL EXISTING ACCOUNT HOLDERS CAN REVIEW, UPDATE, AND REQUEST VALIDATION BY EMAIL IF CHANGES ARE NEEDED.
Please be sure to read, understand and follow the 2025 Fort Knox
Hunting and Fishing Guidelines.
-If you cannot see any permits available in your account, your ID Validation has expired. Please send us an email and we will validate your account.
-If gun permits are not available in your account, your Firearms registration expired, or we have not seen proof of it. Click the link below for more information.
Click here for the Firearms Registration Process
Click here for the Firearms Registration Application (FK 2759)
Click here for the Quick Reference Hunting and Fishing Guide
Click here for the Fort Knox Hunting Seasons and Bag limits
Click Here for the Retrieving Big Game After Hours Guidelines
Game harvest must be reported in iSportsman when checking out of your Hunting Area. ALSO, you must use the KDFWR's Telecheck System to check-in your Fort Knox deer, turkey and bobcat. Select either Hardin, Meade, or Bullitt County (not a problem if not sure, just select Hardin), then public land, then Fort Knox Military Reservation.
To contact the Fort Knox Game Wardens call 502-624-2111.
Click HERE to access the official Fort Knox Fish and Wildlife Facebook Page!
Email us at: usarmy.knox.id-training.mbx.dpw-hunt-control@army.mil
HUNT CONTROL OFFICE HOURS:
Closed on Tuesday
Open Wednesday (0900-1700) and Thursday-Monday (1330-2130)
Hours of operation may vary due to staffing shortages.
Please email us at the above email if you need assistance.
For Firearms Registration Information, Gate Access Information, and Visitor's Center
call 502-624-7011 or 7019
Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE)
Click here to purchase Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Permits, Merchandise, and Elk Lottery Permits.
