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Welcome to the Fort Jackson

iSportsman System

 

Fort Jackson iSportsman

Hunters and Anglers -  The Fort Jackson iSportsman system is where you purchase permits, check training area status, check into and out of hunting areas, ponds, and cycling routes, and report your catch or harvest.  In addition, you will no longer have to sign-in and sign-out at the Big Game Check Station (Heise's Pond).  Only Big Game hunters who successfully harvest a deer or turkey will be required to check their harvest in at the Big Game Check Station.

Cyclists and Runners wishing to ride or run the Range-Area Cycling/Running Routes must register, obtain an iSportsman Cycling/Running Permit, and check-in and out using iSportsman.  See Cycling under Activities above for more information, especially if you are a non-affiliated cyclist.

Fort Jackson iSportsman is a web-based system accessible by computer or smartphone.    Fort Jackson iSportsman is also accessible by telephone to check the availability of areas and ponds, and to check-in and check-out.  Account creation and permit sales cannot be completed by telephone.  To check-in and check-out by phone, call 844-222-9333.  Please keep your mobile phones with you while checked in for all activities, so that you can receive any important text messages sent from iSportsman.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

2026-2027 Fort Jackson Deer Season

🦌 Fort Jackson Deer Season Opening Schedule & Regulations

Please review the upcoming season dates and critical rules to ensure compliance and avoid disciplinary action.

 

 

📅 Key Events & Dates

• First Youth Day: Saturday, August 8th. Strictly antlered only.  limit one

• General Opening Day: Saturday, August 15th. Open for all hunters, strictly antlered only. One per day, two per season.  Please refer to FJ REG 28-4 appendix A for Fort Jackson QDM requirements.

• Antlerless Season Opens: Tuesday, September 15th.  1 per day, 2 per season.

 

 

🚫 Scouting Restrictions

• August 8th: Scouting is temporarily disabled for the day.

• August 15th Onward: Scouting is permanently disabled until the end of deer season.

 

 

💻 iSportsman Check-In & Check-Out

• Mandatory Portal Use: All hunters must explicitly check in and check out using the iSportsman platform.

• Pre-Hunt Requirement: You must complete your iSportsman check-in before heading out to your area.

• Post-Hunt Requirement: You must check out immediately upon concluding your hunt.

• Hard Deadline: You must be completely checked out no later than 90 minutes after sunset.

• Participation Form: You must fill out the participation form at check-out, even if you did not harvest a deer.

• Failure to Check Out: Forgetting or failing to check out at the end of your hunt is a critical violation.

 

 

📜 Critical Regulations & Tagging

• Fort Jackson Tags: Fort Jackson provides both antlered tags and antlerless tags for hunters at the check station upon harvest.  DO NOT USE YOUR PERSONAL TAGS!

• Weapon Restrictions: Only the participating youth hunter may carry a weapon on August 8th.

• Adult Restrictions: Accompanying adults cannot carry weapons or attempt a harvest on Youth Day.

• Harvest Reporting: All harvested deer must be taken to the Fort Jackson big game check station.

• Station Protocol: The deer will be tagged with a provided Fort Jackson tag, weighed, jawbone pulled, and data recorded on the harvest sheet.  In addition all deer taken on Fort Jackson must be reported to the state using the SCDNR App or by phone.

 

 

📱 Compliance & Penalties

• SMS Alerts: Adult hunters checked in without a youth on August 8th will receive an SMS warning text and referral to the game warden.

• Penalty Risk: Failure to comply with check-out rules or Fort Jackson Hunting Reg 28-4 will result in strict disciplinary action.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

ATTENTION: All hunters and fishermen must read and understand FJ Regulation 28-4 prior to checking in to hunt, scout, or fish. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

2026-2027 Permit Fees

Fort Jackson offers sportsman up to 38,217 acres of huntable land for a variety of game. The land is managed to benefit the species that inhabit the installation, through practices such as prescribed burning, timber management, and the creation and planting of wildlife openings.  Looking to fish?  Fort Jackson has 21 ponds and 2 lakes that are home to a variety of species, and many of these ponds are stocked on a rotational basis with bass, bream, and catfish.  Fort Jackson offers cyclists safe and long stretches of idle road on which to ride.  The iSportsman program is the one stop shop for recreationists to purchase permits, check in to activities, find maps, as well as get important information and updates on the hunting, fishing and cycling programs. 

Questions?  We can be contacted at usarmy.jackson.imcom-atlantic.mbx.isportsman@army.mil

 

2026-2027 permit fees:

 

PERMIT	COST	DESCRIPTION
Fishing (Annual)	$15.00	Allows access to all fishing ponds.
Fishing, Participant, Daily	$5.00	Daily “guest” permit for fishing.
Fishing, Participant, Annual	$50.00	Annual “guest” permit for fishing.
Fishing, DAV	$10	Fishing permit for qualified disabled veterans.  Must possess a S.C. Disability fishing license.
Fishing, Senior	$10	Fishing permit for individuals 64 yrs of age or older who possess a S.C. Gratis or Senior fishing license.
Fishing, Youth	Free	Required for anglers under the age of 16.
Hunting (Annual)	$45.00	Allows all hunting activities (small and big game).
Hunting, Participant, Daily	$15.00	Daily “guest” permit for hunting.
Hunting, Participant, Annual	$135.00	Annual “guest” permit for hunting.
Hunting, DAV	$25.00	Hunting permit for qualified disabled veterans.  Must possess a S.C. Disability hunting license.
Hunting, Senior	$25.00	Hunting permit for individuals 64 yrs of age or older who possess a S.C. Gratis or Senior hunting license.
Hunting, Youth	Free	Required for hunters under the age of 16.
Sportsman (Annual hunting/fishing combo)	$50.00	Allows all hunting and fishing for one year.
Cycling, Annual	$15.00	Allows cycling on post for a year.

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ATTENTION: Hunters must park in the hunting areas they are checked in to and must park so not to block firebreaks, roads, or gates.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

 

IMPORTANT UPDATES

GATE CLOSURE

Gate 5 (Inchon/Leesburg Rd) is only open from 0500-0800 and 1500-1800 Monday-Friday.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Who is authorized to hunt and fish on Fort Jackson?

Fort Jackson fishing and hunting permit sales and access is restricted to the following groups of individuals:  Active duty personnel, military retirees, current and retired DOD civilian employees, reservists, National Guard, dependents of the above, DOD contractor employees, technical representatives, and employees of military banking facilities working on Fort Jackson as determined by the Installation Commander.  The general public may only participate as a "Guest" of an above authorized person, or participate in specific hunting and fishing events or programs (ex. managed hunts) as organized and announced by FMWR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

 

 

Click here to learn how iSportsman at Ft Jackson works

Click here for the iSportsman User Guide

 

Guidance and Regulations

 

 

ATTENTION

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

HUNTERS, ANGLERS, and CYCLISTS

In the event iSportsman is not operational for an extended period, Hunters and Anglers are to check in and out at the Big Game Check Station located at Heise's Pond Recreation Area.  Cyclists are to check in and out at Range Operations (Building Number F7905) located at Range 6 on Hurtgen Forest when iSportsman is not operational.

If you fail to check-out at the appropriate time for your activity your account will be placed on administrative hold.  This means you will not be able to sign in for any activity until you have made contact with a conservation law enforcement officer.

                                                                                                                                                                                              

 

NOTE: Magnet fishing is prohibited on Fort Jackson.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

DANGER

Follow the 3Rs for Explosives Safety

Because of live-fire training, both past and present, it is possible to encounter munitions while on Fort Jackson.  It is your responsibility to be aware of your surroundings, stay within your assigned areas, avoid off-limits areas, and know the procedures in the event you encounter munitions. No matter what you call it — ammo, explosives, UXO, duds or souvenirs — remember munitions are dangerous and can explode if approached, touched, moved or disturbed. Follow the 3Rs 

Recognize - when you may have encountered a munition and that munitions are dangerous. 
Retreat - do not approach, touch, move, or distrub it but carefully leave the area.
Report - call Range Operations at (803) 751-7171 and advise them of what you saw and the general location.

For more information on 3Rs Explosive Safety, visit https://3Rs.mil.

Download the Fort Jackson Explosives Safety Guide for Hunters.

                                                                                                                                                                       

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To see a tutorial on how to register, obtain Fort Jackson permits, and check in/out Click Here

 

                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

Click here for a .pdf version of the Vehicle Control Card

 

                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

 

For non-emergency questions, the Fort Jackson iSportsman Team can be contacted at: usarmy.jackson.imcom-atlantic.mbx.isportsman@army.mil This is no longer an active link.  You must copy and paste the address into the To: line of your email program.

 

In case of emergency, call 803-751-9111 or 911 and request the Fort Jackson Dispatch.

 

For questions related to accounts that have been placed on administrative or check-in hold, contact the Fort Jackson Conservation Law enforcement Officers at 803-751-3113.