​Located in Kentucky, Fort Knox has plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreationists such as hunting, fishing, and wood cutting. Recreationists can hunt both deer and turkeys with either a bow or firearm. The base is also home to many lakes, such as Lake Carlson, Lake Crystal, and Lake Dickerson, that feature wonderful fishing possibilities. Learn more about recreation opportunities at Fort Knox.

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Visit the Ft. Knox iSportsman portal to log into your iSportsman account with Knox. Here is where you will purchase permits and complete safety briefs..

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With the Avenza Maps app you can navigate through Fort Knox with the ability to distinguish off-limit areas, archery hunting only areas, lakes, streams and more.

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MyBaseGuide.com– the digital resource for all active-duty military personnel, civilians, and their families – has a great guide on iSportsman at Ft. Knox.

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5 Amazing Kentucky Snake Species Found at Fort Knox

When the Ft. Knox fish and wildlife team shared a series of snake pictures during their most recent land survey to their Facebook page we were intrigued! iSportsman gathered all the additional must-know information on these amazing snake species. Heading to Ft. Knox? Be prepared to possibly meet the eastern milk snake, the western smooth earth snake, the eastern black king snake, or an eastern copperhead while you’re there!

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4 iSportsman Locations for Rabbit Hunting

While Ft. Knox offers many types of hunting, including deer hunting and spring/fall turkey hunting, small game hunting is also a popular past time for Kentucky hunters. Ft. Knox consists of 109, 054 acres of various landscape, straddling the Mitchell Plain made up of mostly pasture land and agricultural crops on one side and the Ohio River on the other the area is ideal for successful wildlife populations.

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Top 5 Winter Hiking Trails with iSportsman

A good hike can clear a troubled mind any time of the year, but Ft. Knox is one of the most scenic during winter especially. The fort’s trail network includes routes that wind through dense forests, open fields, and along the banks of scenic waterways. Read more about hiking Ft. Knox in the colder months, or stop by for a great hike year-round with iSportsman.

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