Online Hunting Brief - Redstone Arsenal MWR
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The True Sportsman
Hunt Often- Hunt Well
Welcome Friends!
REDSTONE ARSENAL HUNTER ORIENTATION 2014-15
Introduction
Information required before Redstone Permit can be
purchased
Give overview of the procedures and policies of
hunting on Redstone Arsenal.
Explanation of new Phone in system to sign in and out
of areas---HUNT-TRAC
Reporting of Game harvested on Redstone
Redstone weapon registration policy
Redstone Hunting Requirements
Items required to hunt on Redstone Arsenal (Hunters Must
Have Items 1-4 before they can purchase Redstone Permit)
1. Alabama State Hunting License
2. Any States Hunter Education Certificate
3. Redstone Arsenal Hunting Orientation
4. Firearm registration form from DES
Redstone Arsenal Hunting Permit
All persons hunting on Redstone Arsenal must have
completed a state approved hunter education course. For
information on courses offered in this area you may look it
up on the web www.OutdoorAlabama.com or by call 1-800245-2740 (Education Coordinator).
Contractor form is required of all contractors.
Hunting on Redstone
RSA has approximately 38K acres of hunting land
Areas are marked by signage and most boundaries are
natural…streams or roads.
Hunters may hunt on ranges if there is no testing and
the ranges are open. Info on open/closed areas is
released on Friday afternoon and posted to
RedstoneMWR.com Ranges are secure and must have
100% accountability of who used them.
Those wishing to hunt on Redstone must have a state
certified Hunter Education class. (any state or
OCONUS) No one is ‘grandfathered’.
Hunting on Redstone
Authorized weapons to hunt on Redstone
Archery- Compound, traditional and crossbows
Shotguns or Muzzle loaders
For Squirrel hunting- Pellet guns are allowed.
Ammunition- Pellets only---NO BB’s
Per Regulation: No Hunting on Tuesdays or
Wednesdays
HUNT-TRAC is a system where
you call in with a P.I.N. # and
check into an area. If you decide
to go to another area call and
change over the phone. This
saves you time and gas. This
system is used Army wide.
Sign-Up Procedures
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When you purchase your Redstone Permit you will be
issued a P.I.N number. This # will be how you sign in
and out of areas.
Active duty sign ups begin day before hunt at 1600, all
others 1800
Outdoor Rec has 2 dedicated phone lines to access
Hunt-Trac.
Follow the instructions on the recording; it gives you
step by step directions.
Listen to each prompt completely.
Listen for your confirmation, be sure response is your
name.
Follow the same instructions when checking out.
Sign-up Procedures
8. You or someone in your party is required to have a
cell phone that must be on! (at least vibrate) There is
an area on Hunting Request form for this number.
This is for your safety.
Deer and Wild Turkey must be checked in at the
Skinning Station ORC must issue reciept (John Deere
green building at ODR)
Please declare all other game in the Skinning Station.
Reporting Game Harvest- All game
harvested must be recorded!!!!
ODR has a game check in building. It is the John
Deere green building. There will be tools to remove
the jaw bone and weigh and measure the antlers and
record this info for the biologist.
Hunters are welcome to skin their harvest and may
hang deer for up to 3 days in walk in cooler.
Hunters are welcome to use Skinning Shed. Make sure
when you are done that shed is clean. Game waste
must go with hunter and Outdoor Rec will provide
garbage bags. Don’t use dumpster. $500 fine.
Weapon Registration
All Firearms must be registered with the Provost
Marshals office off Grey Road. Forms are available
here at ODR or www.RedstoneMWR.com
Once a background check is preformed and weapons
registered please present weapon registration,
Alabama hunting permit, proof of H.E.I.D. class and
ODR safety card (provided tonight) we can then sell
you a Redstone Hunting Permit. Fee is $50.
Contractors must have contractor form on file with
ODR.
Nationally, and in
Alabama, the most
common cause of
Incidents are HUNTER
JUDGEMENT MISTAKES
Things you can do to make it safer
Use common sense
Use good safety habits
Let your friends know the instant they are being unsafe or
careless
PLAN YOUR HUNT AND HUNT YOUR PLAN
YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED AHEAD OF TIME TO BE SAFE
Hunter Safety
State regulations are compiled each
year in a regulations manual.
This can be found at
www.OutdoorAlabama.com
Redstone Arsenal Regulations at
www.REDSTONEMWR.com
New information will be posted by
game warden and ORC on message
board behind main counter.
Another way to look at ethics
is through the “4 C’s
Careful
Courteous
Considerate
Capable
Redstone Arsenal Updates 2014-15
Crossbows are allowed
Pellet Guns are allowed for squirrel hunting.
Pellets only; BB’s are not allowed.
Outdoor Rec participates in all state
sponsored youth hunts. More info at
www.Outdoor Alabama.com
Those using climbing stands must have a
safety harness…it could save your life!!!!!
During Deer gun season Hunter Orange cap
and vest!!
Redstone Reminders
Always declare your weapon at the gate and
show your RSA Hunting Permit to the
guard.
Weapons must be in a case (hard or soft
sided), unloaded with ammo separate from
weapon.
It is ILLEGAL to drive with a loaded
weapon on RSA.
If using a tree stand a Safety Harness is
required
Redstone Reminders
Hunters are welcome to use Walk-in cooler, please use
provided id tags. If the walk-in is not kept clean cooler
will be closed.
Lockers in restrooms are not for Weapons or Ammo.
During Deer Gun Season Hunter Orange is required.
May be removed once 12 feet in air or in a blind
Redstone Reminders
Per Game Warden Kelly Smith- If it does not have a
name it is NOT a road. Don’t make your own path.
Have your Area Form and Contractor Form Visible in
Vehicle to MP’s or Game Warden.
If you park near a cattle gate make sure you are not
blocking it. Make sure you leave room in case an
emergency vehicle must access the area.
Someone in your hunting party must have a cell phone
with them. Garrison Reg requires and it’s for your
safety.
**Important Phone Numbers**
Game Warden- Kelly Smith 256-665-4981
Post Security/Police- 256-876-2222
Outdoor Recreation- 256-876-6854/4868
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 911 AND TELL THE
DISPATCHER THAT YOU ARE ON REDSTONE
ARSENAL. YOU WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO
REDSTONE DISPATCH.
Contact Info for Family and MWR Outdoor Rec
Bill Moreland, Manager, 759-2801
Tom Pyburn, Business Manager, 759-2802
Frederick Anderson, Hunting Spec 309-4198
www.RedstoneMWR.com
F.A.Q’S
Who can hunt on RSA? Active duty military, retired
AD, National Guard and Reserves. DoD civilians and
their dependants. NASA civilians and their
dependents. Contractors who work full time on
Redstone. (Contractor form signed by your C.O.R.)
Can I bring a guest to hunt with me? Active duty &
Retired AD may bring up to 2 Guests (must have every
thing required of you)
How many Bucks/Does have been released? Biologist
will post info at Outdoor Rec before Gun Season.
Redstone Antlered Buck Restriction
REDSTONE HAS A 15 INCH HARVEST RESTRICTION
A DEER HARVESTED ON REDSTONE MUST HAVE
15 INCH BEAM LENGTH OR OUTSIDE SPREAD
THE FOLLOWING 2 SLIDES ARE AN EASY
REFRENCE TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY LEGAL BUCKS
Buck Harvest
Buck Harvest
15” Outside
Spread
QUESTIONS?
We will answer all your questions or concerns!
We are happy to serve you and we hope you have a
successful and productive season.
HUNT OFTEN---HUNT WELL!
Certificate of Review
Please print out this sheet and bring it with your
Alabama Hunting Permit and all other relevant
paperwork to purchase your Redstone Arsenal
Hunting Permit.