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Conservation Law Enforcement

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune encompasses approximately 161,000 acres of federal land utilized for military training. While the land is not being utilized for training it is opened to Department of Defense personnel and their guests to hunt, fish, trap, and to harvest non-marketable firewood.

Marine Corps Base surrounds approximately 26,000 acres of fishable waterways, most of which is salt or brackish water. There are approximately 26 acres of freshwater ponds located aboard Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River which are managed by the Environmental Management Division and stocked with bass, bluegill, sunfish, and channel catfish.

The primary responsibility of the Conservation Law Enforcement Office is to provide wildlife enforcement of all applicable federal, state laws, and Base regulations pertaining to natural resources aboard the installation. Our goal is to maintain a safe environment for the harvesting of natural resources aboard Camp Lejeune and surrounding areas.

For more information on outdoor recreational activities on Camp Lejeune, visit https://lejeune.recaccess.com

Environmental Standard Operating Procedures (ESOP) for Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River

Preserving Natural Resources

It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s Natural Resources remain in good order for the next recreational user to enjoy.

Always pick up litter and deposit it in an approved trash receptacle.

Conservation Law Enforcement Office (Building SAW-400, Old Sawmill Rd) Unless otherwise posted at the office or on the Lejeune RecAccess site, office hours are:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 0900-1200; closed on weekends and Federal Holidays.

Check Stations are accessible 24/7

Closed on Federal holidays.

Contact Information:

Game Warden Staff: cljn_gwstaff@usmc.mil

RecAccess Service or Permit Questions: cljn_recaccess@usmc.mil

Wildlife Questions: cljn_lwrs@usmc.mil

MCB Camp Lejeune CLEO: 910-451-5226

RecAccess Training Area access: 910-901-7200

MCAS New River Conservation Law Enforcement :

The Conservation Law Enforcement Office on MCAS New River is located in Bldg. AS-4311. Permit office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1100 - 1300 - Building AS208 (Bancroft St.), Room 33.

Officer McIntosh: 910-449-4777

The wildlife that call MCB Camp Lejeune “home” are best left alone. Law, regulation, and policy require installation personnel to act as good stewards of wildlife. Please enjoy wildlife responsibly by following these guidelines:

  • Never feed wildlife –intentionally or unintentionally (secure trash appropriately).
  • Leave “baby” wildlife alone –many wild animals leave their offspring unattended on purpose.
  • It is unlawful in NC to feed, harass, or capture alligators.
  • Do not capture/remove birds and active nests (containing eggs and/or chicks).
  • If left alone, snakes pose no threat to humans. Given time and space, a snake will move out of the area on its own. Most bites occur during attempts to capture or kill the snake.

For more information or for assistance with a wildlife interaction, please contact the Land and Wildlife Resources Section at CLJN_LWRS@USMC.MIL or 910-451-5226

For wildlife issues in PPV housing that are in, on, or under the residence, please contact your housing management company maintenance staff. 

• Hunt areas have been changed in some areas. Please refer the RecAccess map page for the most up to date hunting areas and maps. Check posted area signs as another way to know which area you are hunting in!

• You MUST stay clear of all construction areas.  Do NOT Park or block any construction zones or roads leading to construction sites.

Expand List item 13685Collapse List item 13685  Can you harvest multiple Bucks in one sit? Can you harvest more than one Turkey a day?

MCB Camp Lejeune follows North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission guidelines for possession and season limits. These can change annually. Please see the current edition of NC Inland Fishing Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest.

Expand List item 13673Collapse List item 13673  How do you determine if a field is a Landing Zone, Tactical Landing Zone, Gun Position, or a range? 

Range signs and left and right lateral limit markers are posted on all ranges, impact areas, Mortar Positions (MPs) and Gun Positions (GPs) to provide important safety information. All Tactical Landing Zones (TLZs), including the Landing Helicopter Deck (LHD), are prominently marked as well. These signs are posted near the primary entrance to an area. Additionally you may locate most ranges and impact areas on the Camp Lejeune Hunting and Fishing Map. (https://lejeune.recaccess.com/#/Lejeune-Maps) 

Expand List item 13683Collapse List item 13683  If I am checked out for deer but have a bear E-stamp, can I harvest a bear or do I need to be checked out for bear?

If you are signed out for bear, can you shoot a deer? You may harvest big game during that season and with the appropriate permits and licenses. All big game harvest must be physically checked in at one of the three check stations (Old Sawmill Rd, MCAS New River or VL-1) and reported using the electronic system. Small game harvests only need be reported electronically

Expand List item 13676Collapse List item 13676  If you are looking for an animal that you have shot and it is getting close to 2200 when you are supposed to be out of the woods, what do you do?

All hunters must be out of the woods and checked out of the area by 2200. In the event that you could not locate your game within the timeframe, exit the area and contact the CLEO staff via e-mail for assistance the next day: CLJN_GWStaff@usmc.mil

Expand List item 13686Collapse List item 13686  If you want to take your child hunting with you on base, what are the proper steps to take?

Children under 16 years of age are required to obtain a base hunting permit (free) and a North Carolina license exempt big game harvest report card or provide proof of completed approved NC hunter's safety course. Permit applicants must first satisfy all requirements concerning hunter safety competency prior to issuance of an installation hunting permit. Persons under the age of 18 will be allowed to hunt only when under immediate control or direct supervision of their licensed parent or guardian. Everyone that enters the training area for hunting is required to have all of the appropriate licenses and permits. No one is allowed to go and just watch.

Expand List item 13679Collapse List item 13679  What are the requirements to needing a boat launch pass? If a boat ramp is not marked that a boat launch pass is required can I launch without one? 

Boat launch permits are required for privately-owned vehicles for individuals to launch privately-owned boats (including kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft) from MCB CAMLEJ military training areas and designated boat launch sites. Access to military training area boat launch sites other than those designated in Camp Lejeune Hunting and Fishing Map is contingent upon military training and testing requirements, and check-in via RecAccess is required. Check-in is not required for those sites designated in Camp Lejeune Hunting and Fishing Map. However, boat launch users should verify site open/closure status by calling or texting the RecAccess open area recording at 910-901-7200 and following the prompts. Boat launch permits are not required for Gottschalk, Courthouse Bay or New River Air Station Marinas.

Expand List item 13674Collapse List item 13674  What are the rules to hunting next to a LZ, TLZ, GP, or Range for Deer? And Turkeys?

Hunters are not authorized to hunt from or within any range proper complex, Tactical Landing Zone (TLZ), impact area, Landing Helicopter Deck (LHD), runway, training facility/complex (classroom, tower, and road network) or inside a building. You may use the road network to access an adjacent hunting area, but you may not park in any of the above. 

Expand List item 13678Collapse List item 13678  What are the rules with regard to leaving stands in training areas throughout the season?

Tree stands, blinds, and “screw-in” tree steps are only authorized to be placed in a hunting area up to 30 days before any big game season, and they must be removed from the hunting area within 30 days after the end of the season. Each tree stand and blind must be visibly marked with the user’s RecAccess identification (RAID) number.

Expand List item 13680Collapse List item 13680  What areas are required for a base fishing license? Do you need a base fishing license to fish the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)?

An installation fishing permit and the appropriate NC fishing license is required to fish in any body of water completely surrounded by installation property. For all other areas, including the ICW, only the appropriate NC fishing license is required.

Expand List item 13687Collapse List item 13687  What can we do to help improve food plots? Community service time?

The food plots are completed on a rotational basis, meaning not all plots are planted each year. Some are planted annually and some are planted every other year. Spring plots are typically planted between May and June and are planted with a mixture of millet to attract mourning doves. Fall plots are typically planted between August and October and are planted with a mixture of oats, clover, and a deer mix. We are considering making future changes to the food plot program to, hopefully, provide a better product and to alleviate internal equipment issues. We appreciate the desire and willingness to volunteer your time to assist with the food plot program. However, individuals are not permitted to conduct any vegetation clearing or planting of any seed on the installation. Individuals can help by letting Camp Lejeune leadership know that the wildlife food plot program is important to them and their hunting experience on base.

Expand List item 13681Collapse List item 13681  What is the best way to get in contact with the Game Warden on duty? If it is an emergency or someone in the act of an illegal activity who do we contact?

If there is an emergency, call 911. Dispatch personnel will contact the appropriate personnel. In a non-emergency situation, for questions, or to report illegal activity e-mail: CLJN_GWStaff@usmc.mil

Expand List item 13688Collapse List item 13688  What is the importance of leaving the jawbone? If not left, what are the consequences?

Tooth wear and replacement is the best method available to wildlife managers for aging white-tailed deer. The age data, along with other biological information, is used to evaluate the current status of the base deer population according to established biological objectives. The established objectives we use on Camp Lejeune mirror those that are used by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Annual harvest data is posted on the MCB Camp Lejeune RecAccess site. Failure to provide harvest data or follow the guidance of MCIEAST MCB CAMLEJO 5090.115C may result in the loss of hunting privileges.

Expand List item 13684Collapse List item 13684  What is the proper checklist in order to legally hunt/fish on base?

The basic steps are:

  1. You must follow all of the requirements to hunt, fish, or trap in North Carolina. This includes having the appropriate North Carolina Hunting, Fishing, and/or Trapping license. For more information about how to obtain these, see http://ncwildlife.org/Licensing/Hunting-Fishing-Trapping/Licenses
  2. You must obtain a base permit to hunt, fish, or trap. To do this, you have to set up an account with RecAccess (https://lejeune.recaccess.com). Once you have set up your profile, you MUST then go to the CLEO office on Old Sawmill Road. There, an ID check will be performed and will then be able to purchase your permit(s)
  3. Recreation participants must check-in/out for activities via RecAccess. This is not required for fishing or boat launching. Area access hours are limited to 0400 – 2200, daily. (4) All outdoor recreation participants are required to comply with Base Orders 5090.115 and Environmental SOP. https://www.mcieast.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Adjutant/Orders/5000/
Expand List item 13682Collapse List item 13682  What is the rule for gutting a deer on main side/ Verona/ GSRA/ New River? After processing, where is the proper place to dispose of the remains?

Field dressing of deer is not authorized aboard MCAS New River. Field dressing is allowed in all MCB Camp Lejeune hunting areas. However, please be kind and dress your animal away from the roadway. Processing (skinning, quartering, processing, etc.) of big game is allowed at the John A. Lejeune Rod and Gun Club or the MCAS New River Conservation Law Enforcement Complex.

Expand List item 13675Collapse List item 13675  When must you wear hunter orange vest and hat? Do you have to wear it for small game and turkey? 

All hunters, trappers and firewood cutters must wear an outer cap (or hat) and an outer upper vest (or garment) of solid hunter (blaze) orange during any firearms deer season, unless:

  1. You are in an archery only area.
  2. Migratory bird and waterfowl hunters are only required to wear orange while walking through hunting areas.

Turkey hunters are not required to wear orange during spring turkey season.

Expand List item 13677Collapse List item 13677  Where can you bait for deer? Can you bait for Turkey?

The placement of bait and attractants for public outdoor recreation activities is prohibited except when allowed for trapping. Baiting for turkey is not authorized. 

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