​Located in northwestern New York, Fort Drum is the premier destination for all outdoor recreationists. Available to active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians, Fort Drum has activities for everyone. With iSportsman, you can check out all the opportunities at the base, like hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. Learn more about recreation opportunities at Fort Drum.

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

Go to Site Portal
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With the Avenza Maps app you can navigate through Ft. Drum 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. Drum

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Best iSportsman Locations for Winter Recreation

While long Northeastern winters can seem daunting, Fort Drum makes the best of the colder weather by offering an array of outdoor activities. Join in on a guided snowmobile ride, or take part in the often free for soldiers ski and snowboarding lessons available on site. Plus, enjoy winter hikes and snowshoe walks on a regular basis on Ft. Drum.

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Hunting Wild Turkey 101: A Guide for Hunters

Part of the advantage of being nestled in the Northeastern landscape of dense forests and hills is that Fort Drum makes for some excellent wild turkey hunting opportunities. Brush up on your basic turkey hunting 101 skills and take part in Drum’s spring and fall wild turkey seasons.

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Plattekill Falls and creek slowly thawing out after a big March snowstorm in Platte Clove in the Catskills Mountains of New York

Best Cold-Weather Camping Sites on the East Coast

While sleeping outside during nature’s harshest season may not sound appealing to everyone, Fort Drum does offer one of the most beautiful winter landscapes available for those who would like to cross winter camping off of their checklist. Read more about cold weather camping prep and the experience of testing your meddle on Fort Drum with iSportsman.

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