Changes to the 2012 MLAAPR 420-2 Hunting Regulations
Note: changes are in bold font and it is the hunters’ responsibility to read and become familiar with the regulations prior to hunting.
2012- 13 MLAAP HUNTING/FISHING PERMIT SALES
Milan Army Ammunition Plant’s turkey season is approved. Approval of small game and deer seasons is expected at a later date. MLAAP permit sales begin March 1, 2012.
Tennessee Criminal History Record check:
· Required by: MLAAP & military retirees (of 2 yrs. or more) guests, public, and exceptions
authorized by Commanding Office.
· Not required by: MLAAP & military retirees (of 2 yrs. or less), MLAAP badged employees with current valid security checks; active duty military, and dependents.
· Background check is good for 4 years (if applied since 2009, you will not need to obtain one till 2013). Apply at www.tbi.state.tn.us and send results by mail, fax, or email (see below).
Hunter orientation class: Required by all hunters except guests. Class is good for 5 years. If attended an orientation since 2008, you will not need to attend again until 2013. Contact Natural Resource Office for your last orientation date.
Requirements for MLAAP Hunting/Fishing permit: Completed Application Form 813, applicable fees, copies of hunting licenses, hunter safety, State Driver’s license, and (color copy) of active or retired military I.D. Must have current hunter orientation and results of TN Criminal History Record Check PRIOR to purchasing MLAAP permit.
or outside of AO Guard Dispatcher’s office.
Hunting/Fishing Fees: check or money order payable to the U.S. Treasury. (Cash not accepted). Current/future security conditions may limit access for hunting and/or fishing, therefore, all MLAAP hunting/fishing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Individual Hunting/Fishing (Season) Fees for 2012-13:
10.00 Fishing
10.00 Small Game
10.00 Migratory Waterfowl
20.00 Turkey
20.00 Archery Deer
20.00 Muzzleloader Deer
20.00 Gun Deer
75.00 Sportsman (includes all seasons above)
Guest Hunting/Fishing (Season) Permits & Fees for 2012-13:
Guests are allowed to turkey hunt from April 16 – May 13. Guest information for deer seasons will be published in a hunting notice at a later date. Guests must be accompanied by their sponsor at all times. Note: All guest permits are season permits.
10.00 Fishing
20.00 Small Game
75.00 Turkey (see dates above)
50.00 Archery Deer
75.00 Muzzle/Gun Deer
General Public Permits:
Random drawing is made for the general public MLAAP permits as follows: 12 turkey , 60 archery, 40 muzzleloader, and 40 gun permits. Public hunters are restricted to Zones 21, 22, 23 & 24 but may also hunt inside zones by purchasing a guest permit and hunting with the sponsor from whom their privilege derives. For more details, see Public Hunting Notice on MLAAP hunting website.
Natural Resource Office
Milan Army Ammunition Plant
2280 Hwy. 104 West, Suite 1
Milan, TN 38358-3176
Email: peggy.e.beasley2.ctr@mail.mil
Fax: 731-686-6259
Phone: 731-686-6682
2012 Spring Turkey Season
Season: March 31 – May 13
Limit: 1 bearded turkey per day not to exceed 4 per season
The following is required to purchase a MLAAP hunting permit:
- MLAAP hunter orientation class (good for 5 years). See 2012 Hunter Orientation Schedule on hunting website.
- TBI Background Check (good for 4 years) See 2012-13 MLAAP Hunting/Fishing Permit Sales on hunting website. Fax results or mail to Natural Resource Office.
- Copy of State Hunter Safety Course (any state)
- Copy of Appropriate Tennessee hunting licenses
- Copy of Driver’s License
- (Color copy) of Military I.D. (Active or Retired) Card
MLAAP permits may only be purchased through the mail by sending completed application Form 813 with payment (check or money order) and applicable copies to the address below. Application forms are available at the hunting website at
www.milanarsenalhunting.com or from the Natural Resource Office.
Application fees are non-refundable.
General Information:
- Turkeys taken on MLAAP are not part of the regular Tennessee State bag limit; are considered bonus birds.
- Turkey zone boundaries: same as deer and small game boundaries. Hunter capacity per zone is according to size of the zone. A hunting map along with a zone/hunter capacity list is available at T-116 Guard Headquarters or the hunting website.
- MOD & P&L areas: open for scouting and hunting Friday- Sunday and on holidays.
- Driving on roads: MOD area roads are limited to the patrol road, Rt. 2 road and A-8 road. Driving on P&L area roads is limited to the patrol road and the dividing road between P and L. Only paved or gravel roads may be driven in all other areas.
- Weapons: Shotguns and muzzleloading shotguns (20 gauge or larger) loaded with No. 4 shot or smaller are the only legal weapons. All shotguns must be cased (hard or soft) during transport.
- Guests: allowed to hunt from April 16 to May 13
- Public hunters: Twelve (12) MLAAP public permits are available for the spring turkey season. Hunters are allowed to hunt Zones 21, 22, 23 & 24.
- Opening weekend zone assignments: Deadline date is Mar. 21 to submit turkey request for zone assignment for opening turkey weekend on Mar. 31 - April 1.
Natural Resource Office
Milan Army Ammunition Plant
2280 Hwy. 104 West, Suite 1
Milan, TN 38358-3176
Fax: 731-686-6259
Phone: 731-686-6682
2012 Public Hunting Permits
Spring Turkey Season (Mar. 31 – May 13)
Application Process:
- Age limit: 21 years or older
- Individual Drawing: Does not include dependents or guests
- Application deadline: Feb. 22
- Send name, address, phone no., copy of State Hunter Safety to address below (include $5.00 application fee (check or m.o.) payable to U.S. Treasury
If Drawn:
- Hunter will be notified by phone on Feb. 23.
- Hunter will also receive by mail a packet of instructions to include the information below explaining process of purchasing their MLAAP turkey permit.
Process of Purchasing MLAAP public turkey permit:
Hunter must meet the following requirements at the time he submits paperwork for purchase of a MLAAP Permit: (purchase through mail only)
- Apply and receive results of a State Criminal History Record Check. Cost is $29.00 and website to apply: www.tbi.state.tn.us. Exemption: those who possess a record check within past 4 years.
- MLAAP hunter orientation class (unless already attended within past 5 years) Available orientation dates prior to the end of turkey season are Feb. 28, Mar. 12, Apr. 3. Call 731-686-6682 to register.
- Copy of Tennessee Sportsman or State Small Game & Big Game Gun license
- Copy of State Driver’s License
- $15.00 (check or m.o) payable to U.S. Treasury
- (fees are non-refundable, non-transferable)
General Hunting Information:
- Season limit: 1 bearded turkey per day not to exceed 4 per season.
- Turkeys taken on MLAAP are not part of the regular Tennessee State bag limit
- Twelve (12) MLAAP public hunting permits are available for Spring turkey season
- Public hunters can only hunt Zones 21, 22, 23 & 24. Map available at hunting website: www.milanarsenalhunting.com. Natural Resource Office or outside AO Guard Department.
- Public hunters can hunt inside zones, if they have a sponsor and purchase a guest turkey permit.
- Weapons: shotguns and muzzleloading shotguns (20 gauge or larger) loaded with No. 4 shot or smaller are the only legal weapons. All shotguns must be cased (hard or soft) during transport.
- Opening Weekend zone assignments: Deadline date is March 21 to submit a turkey request for opening weekend on Mar. 31 – Apr. 1. If request is not submitted, zone will be assigned by Guard Dispatcher at time of check-in.
Applications for 2012 public deer hunting permits will be accepted at a later date. Details are forthcoming on the website and in the local newspapers.
Natural Resource Office
Milan Army Ammunition Plant
2280 Hwy. 104 West, Suite 1
Milan, TN 38358-3176
Fax: 731-686-6259
2012 HUNTER ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
NOTE: Orientation is required for all hunters except guests. Guests are the
responsibility of their sponsor.
All hunters who hunt on MLAAP during the 2012-13 season must have attended a hunter orientation during 2008 – 2011 in order to purchase a 2012-13 MLAAP permit.
We will offer two (2) types of orientation classes for the 2012 year. The public orientation (approx. 1 hr) can only be attended by public hunters whereas the standard orientation (approx. 1 ½ hrs.) can be attended by all hunters.
Classes will be held on the installation in Army Conference Room on dates/times below:
| |
Public |
Standard |
Location |
| Feb. 28 Tuesday |
no class |
6:00 p.m. |
MLAAP Army Conf. Rm |
| Mar. 12 Monday |
no class |
6:00 p.m. |
MLAAP Army Conf. Rm |
| Apr. 3 Tuesday |
no class |
6:00 p.m. |
MLAAP Army Conf. Rom |
| Aug. 6 Monday |
5:00 p.m. |
6:00 p.m. |
MLAAP Army Conf. Rm |
| Sept. 11 Tuesday |
5:00 p.m. |
6:00 p.m. |
MLAAP Army Conf. Rm |
| Oct. 1 Monday |
5:00 p.m. |
6:00 p.m. |
MLAAP Army Conf. Rm |
| Oct. 30 Tuesday |
5:00 p.m. |
6:00 p.m. |
MLAAP Army Conf. Rm |
Note: Since public orientation classes are not offered until August, a public turkey
hunter requiring orientation will need to attend the February, March or April
class at 6:00 prior to purchasing a MLAAP permit.
Please call the Natural Resource Office, 731-686-6682 to register or find out the date of the last orientation you attended.
Sessions will be cancelled if hunting seasons are cancelled due to increase in security posture.
