New Era at FS beginning Aug. 1

• Jul 30, 2017

• #1

GLS

Classic Southern Gentleman

The internet based check in system begins August 1. Those who check in and out of more than one area during hunts may be in for difficulties as it is internet based and may be difficult to access with a smart phone in fringe areas of reception. We'll see.
https://ftstewart.isportsman.net/

 

• Jul 30, 2017

• #2

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DaveLB

Member

Per the info sheet on the ft stewart main page, you can still check in and out by phone, but will now have an online option as well.

 

• Jul 30, 2017

• #3

GLS

Classic Southern Gentleman

When I checked in yesterday, there was a preamble that I took to mean the phone system would not be in service after the end of this month and to either go by p and p or call to find out how to use the new procedure. As you noted, the online notice said we could check in by phone or internet. I just checked by phone and it didn't play the notice I heard yesterday. Hopefully we can still use the phone. Gil

 

• Aug 5, 2017

• #4

GLS

Classic Southern Gentleman

According to the message on the call in line today, phone checking in and out will be in effect until the new system, internet based, is up and running sometime this month.

 

• Aug 5, 2017

• #5

BowArrow

Senior Member

Tried to set up my new account today but could not register my present permit with the new system. What am I doing wrong?

 

• Aug 6, 2017

• #6

GLS

Classic Southern Gentleman

Call p and p on the numbers it offers on the "call in" line discussing the internet and offering help. I haven't tried to register. Gil

 

• Aug 7, 2017

• #7

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pajohn

Member

Registration only is up and running at this time.

 

• Aug 10, 2017

• #8

dutchie49

Senior Member

Yes it will not allow anything but registration , hopefully will be up and running before opening day.

 

• Aug 15, 2017

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hunterofopportunity

Senior Member

It seems like they are trying to make me hunt somewhere else, I have a friend who doesn't do internet, he will be screwed by this.

 

• Aug 15, 2017

• #10

GLS

Classic Southern Gentleman

Depending on point of view, some folks think too many people hunt Stewart as it is. It wasn't that long ago we had to drive to Lotts Island or Stewart P&P to get a permit to hunt an area the next day. You could forget about changing areas once you were in the woods. Gil

 

• Aug 16, 2017

• #11

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hunterofopportunity

Senior Member

GLS said:

Depending on point of view, some folks think too many people hunt Stewart as it is. It wasn't that long ago we had to drive to Lotts Island or Stewart P&P to get a permit to hunt an area the next day. You could forget about changing areas once you were in the woods. Gil

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I've been there done that back when p an p was at the rod and gun club in the 80s. Stood in line got a plastic card then drove back that night and turned them in. I tried to register but didn't see a 'vet' permit, I called p +p they gave me the number to fish and wildlife said this was their idea. Left a voice mail still waiting on a call back.

 

• Aug 16, 2017

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hunterofopportunity

Senior Member

Correction veteran has been added.

 

• Aug 22, 2017

• #13

hpericht

Member

According to the website isportsman goes live tomorrow, Wednesday August 23rd.

 

• Aug 23, 2017

• #14

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Stackem

Senior Member

Just finished the process and it was not to painful. My current pass does not expire until Feb so I had to register as existing holder. Only problem was it kept changing the exp date that I was entering. Anyway good luck to all......

 

• Aug 25, 2017

• #15

bowboy1989

Senior Member

Isportsman is up and running and its very easy in just 5 minutes you can have a pass only difficult thing is the weapons registration.

 

• Aug 25, 2017

• #16

base3448

Senior Member

I completed mine on aug 23 and got my deer tags in today. Aug 25

 

• Aug 26, 2017

• #17

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Stackem

Senior Member

Got my tags today.... within a week...seems to be pretty smooth so far

 

• Aug 26, 2017

• #18

GLS

Classic Southern Gentleman

I registered without a hitch and got in the woods easily today. It's good to know that there is a call in number that can be used while in the woods.

 

• Aug 31, 2017

• #19

mstersmith

Member

Is FS a better hunt than Benning? I keep seeing a lot more info on FS around the web is why I ask. Ft Benning is closer though.

 

• Aug 31, 2017

• #20

Danny Leigh

GONetwork Member

mstersmith said:

Is FS a better hunt than Benning? I keep seeing a lot more info on FS around the web is why I ask. Ft Benning is closer though.

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That's because FS is open to the public while Benning is restricted to active and retired military and their guests. Great hunting on Benning!