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Posted: 7/15/2017 8:43:21 AM EDT
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I want to see what public access is available for Fort Drum. I played a rugby tournament there years ago and they are rather hospitable. I heard rumors of ranges being available by appointment with a trained RO. Is this still the case? A: Yes, Ranges are available for use and here is the procedure and requirements to do so: First off a written Request must be submitted to the Public Affairs Office (PAO) and in this request a plan has to be outlined eg: "The membership of the Great Lakes Rod & Gun Club request the use of Range One for the purpose of small Arms training and qualification. Upon approval, Club Officers will present themselves to Range Control for Range Officer Training and will be present during the event. All Federal, State, and DoD Regulations/Laws will be observed. Hold Harmless Agreements, Registrations, and Insurance Riders will be submitted prior to and in a timely manner. Basic Medical Support will on hand and Emergencies coordinated through Range Control. You can add more information if you desire, clarifications, etc. in further correspondence. Remember the "Who-What-When-Where-Why_How" concept keeping it short and too the point. PAO request should be submitted 60 days prior to the event. If accepted, The Garrison Commander is forwarded the request for approval as is Range Control. With the exception of four Ranges (there's like fifty Ranges on the installation), all are outside the Cantonment areas so there is no need for Government Access Cards or Government Employee escort. (you can't go through the Gates unless you've got a Common Access Card or someone come to the Gate to sign you in, however there are special circumstances and prior authorizations) If you get this far, LMK and we'll go over the logistics of the event. 
Can civilians hunt anywhere on Fort Drum? Yes you can hunt, but not just anywhere: Inside the cantonment area is Archery only, and you have to qualify with a Bow by making three out of five kill shots on varying targets from a Tower at the Dept. of Natural Resources Office by the Airfield. Outside on the Ranges you have to register and then contact Range Control before going out (they assign areas open) and when you come out. It's not a big deal, the guys working there are all outdoorsmen who hunt-fish-camp and are willing to help out in any way possible so long as you're not a dick...you're asking to play in the playground they're responsible for; put yourself in their position.  http://www.drum.army.mil/iso/Pages/PublicAffairs.aspx |
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Posted: 7/15/2017 4:21:14 PM EDT
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How long are their ranges?
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Posted: 7/16/2017 1:07:21 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/16/2017 10:42:20 AM EDT
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How long are their ranges? Range Control sits down with you (part of that Range Officer training) to formulate shooting plans and solutions ahead of usage.
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Posted: 7/16/2017 12:04:08 PM EDT
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What about hunting ? I spent 13 annual training periods (granted it was late spring to mid summer timeframes) there and never did see big game, unlike the moose and bear we saw at the Canadian Gagetown CFB in New Brunswick province. But West Point has some hunting, as does Dix and I believe even Camp Smith, although at least the latter is bow only.
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Posted: 7/16/2017 3:31:50 PM EDT
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What about hunting ? I spent 13 annual training periods (granted it was late spring to mid summer timeframes) there and never did see big game, unlike the moose and bear we saw at the Canadian Gagetown CFB in New Brunswick province. But West Point has some hunting, as does Dix and I believe even Camp Smith, although at least the latter is bow only. We used to see the occasional bear, but I was more than happy to never see a bear on an AT or long drill weekend up there. Not sure why people WANT to hunt and eat animals that spend their lives in the box up there, given all the nasty stuff in the soil and water.... |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 12:11:18 PM EDT
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Sure there's hunting there. We used to see the occasional bear, but I was more than happy to never see a bear on an AT or long drill weekend up there. Not sure why people WANT to hunt and eat animals that spend their lives in the box up there, given all the nasty stuff in the soil and water.... 
I've heard for the last 30 years tales of the land & water there, yet people are allowed by those in control and in the know to hunt & fish there.....then again, that might explain good many of the locals, course in-breeding does too. 
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Posted: 7/17/2017 9:40:18 PM EDT
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All the "Big Bucks" are in the Impact Area where it's prohibited from entering (unless you're an Antwerp resident and won't obey the Laws anyways)
I've heard for the last 30 years tales of the land & water there, yet people are allowed by those in control and in the know to hunt & fish there.....then again, that might explain good many of the locals, course in-breeding does too. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sure there's hunting there. We used to see the occasional bear, but I was more than happy to never see a bear on an AT or long drill weekend up there. Not sure why people WANT to hunt and eat animals that spend their lives in the box up there, given all the nasty stuff in the soil and water....
I've heard for the last 30 years tales of the land & water there, yet people are allowed by those in control and in the know to hunt & fish there.....then again, that might explain good many of the locals, course in-breeding does too. |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 1:51:44 AM EDT
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Sure there's hunting there. We used to see the occasional bear, but I was more than happy to never see a bear on an AT or long drill weekend up there. Not sure why people WANT to hunt and eat animals that spend their lives in the box up there, given all the nasty stuff in the soil and water.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What about hunting ? I spent 13 annual training periods (granted it was late spring to mid summer timeframes) there and never did see big game, unlike the moose and bear we saw at the Canadian Gagetown CFB in New Brunswick province. But West Point has some hunting, as does Dix and I believe even Camp Smith, although at least the latter is bow only. We used to see the occasional bear, but I was more than happy to never see a bear on an AT or long drill weekend up there. Not sure why people WANT to hunt and eat animals that spend their lives in the box up there, given all the nasty stuff in the soil and water.... 
I've never hunted up there so I have no advice on any spots or the like. Buddy of mine who is on active duty wants to get me out there with him this year but if its anything like public land around here I would wear nothing but blaze orange.
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