Fort Hood is one of the biggest pieces of huntable ground in Central Texas, and a lot of soldiers stationed here hunt it. Here’s how it works, and when private land is the better call.
Hunting on post
Fort Hood runs hunting through iSportsman at fthood.isportsman.net. What its permit page says:
- You need a Fort Hood hunting permit, bought through your iSportsman account. For the current season it’s $90, or $20 for a youth permit. Hunting permits expire Aug. 31 every year. All sales are final.
- Every adult and minor has to complete the UXO safety briefing, video and quiz, every year before getting a permit. It’s a training area. There’s unexploded ordnance out there.
- You’re still responsible for holding a valid Texas hunting license and anything else state law requires.
- iSportsman also handles check-in and check-out.
Eligibility and area rules are set by the installation, and they change with training. Read the current Fort Hood hunting regulation and the iSportsman pages before you plan anything.
Why people come to us instead
Post hunting is a good deal, and we’re not going to talk anyone out of it. But it has limits, and most of them come down to the Army needing the ground:
- Training comes first. Area access is set by the installation, so the spot you scouted may not be open the weekend you’re free.
- You do the work. Scouting, stands, calling, all of it, on ground you may not know.
A guided hunt on private land near Killeen gets you a fixed date, a guide who knows the ground, and guns and ammo if you need them. The price on the page is the price whether you bring your own gear or not.
Hunts near Killeen
- Thermal hog hunts, year-round, no license needed for hogs on private land with landowner permission
- Whitetail, North Zone general season Nov. 7, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027
- Dove, teal and duck in season
- Thermal predator hunts for coyotes
Active duty? The North Zone’s youth, veteran and active military duck days are Nov. 7 and 8, 2026.