Online registration now open for Fort Indiantown Gap outdoor recreation

Courtesy Photo | A new check-in/check-out kiosk that will be operational Sept 19. The kiosk will allow hunters to conveniently access hunting areas on the installation. It also uses printouts as opposed to the hand-written paper chits. (U.S. Army National Guard Courtesy photo illustration)  

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES

08.08.2017

Courtesy Story

Fort Indiantown Gap

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Those wishing to visit Fort Indiantown Gap for hunting, fishing, trapping and other activities in restricted areas may now complete their mandatory safety briefing and pay their annual $50 access fee via any internet capable device by visiting https://ftig.isportsman.net.

The briefings, formerly only available in person, are now online and can be accessed throughout the season. These briefings cover the changes for the upcoming season and the safety information required to recreate on an active duty military base. There is also an additional $20 access fee for those individuals wanting to hunt with a rifle during the 12 days of regular deer rifle season.

Additionally, there are 750 Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) coupons this year. DMAP coupons are available by visiting the FTIG Fish and Game Club, building 13-4 on Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. beginning August 10. To be eligible to participate in the DMAP program hunters must complete the online safety briefings, pay the access fee, and have a valid Pennsylvania Game Commission License.

All fees collected are used for the protection, conservation and management of fish and wildlife at Fort Indiantown Gap, including habitat restoration and improvement, biologist staff and support costs and related activities.

After completing online registration and payment of fees, hunters will be able to check in and check out of the hunting areas using a kiosk located on the installation. This kiosk will be operational starting September 4, when scouting opens at Fort Indiantown Gap. The 2017/2018 season ends May 28, 2018.

To register to hunt at Fort Indiantown Gap by viewing the safety briefing and paying the fee, visit http://ftig.isportsman.net. For questions about the new program please call [phone] or [phone], or email [e-mail].

For more information about activities on the installation visit the Fort Indiantown Gap website at http://ftig.png.pa.gov/, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ftindiantowngap, or call our community information line at [phone].

• Date Taken: 08.08.2017
• Date Posted: 08.08.2017 08:29
• Story ID: 244147
• Location: FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA, US