News & Reports
**In order to accommodate training requirements, Command has made changes to the Training Area numbering and boundaries. Recreation Area numbering will also reflect these changes. The attached map is a preview of the upcoming changes that will take effect on 1 October 2026. Updated maps, Land Release, and available activities will all be changed to the new scheme on 1 October.**
Land Release
2026 Overall Regional Deer Harvest Limits
2026 Archery Season Deer Harvest Limits
Fish Stocking Report
**2026-2027 Regulation**
The link below is the hunting, fishing, and natural resource program's regulatory guidance for next season. The regulation and program changes will take effect on 1 September.
FH Regulation 210-25 Installation Hunting, Fishing, and Natural Resources Conservation
2026-27 Important Changes
- The Fort Hood Regulation 210-25, combines the Fort Hood Circular 210-22, and the Hunting, Fishing, and Natural Resource Use Guide into one document.
- Recreators are required to carry an operational cell phone while recreating that is associated with their iSportsman account.
- The Violations and Penalties section in Chapter 3 has been updated. (READ CAREFULLY!)
- If tracking game after 2000 hrs, you must notify DES police desk by calling 254-287-4001.
- Permits will continue to have the “Fort Cavazos” name, however the permits are valid for any recreation on Fort Hood.
Reminders
- No recreation (including fishing) between the 2200 and 0400 hours daily. Latest check out time for all recreators is 2159 (some activities require earlier check-out).
- Use of game/hunting/trail cameras is still prohibited on the installation.
- All feeders and assoicated equipment (ropes, pulleys, hoists, etc.) must be removed by 1 February annually.
***Prescribed Burns***
None scheduled at this time.