Attention Hunters: Hunting access is now open! Permits will aree available for the 2024-2025.
Save time getting your Hunting Access Permit this season by taking our Range Safety Briefing NOW! Just sign in and go to "My Safety Briefs"
For information on access to the Barry M. Goldwater Range and/or other former military lands in Southwest Arizona, please visit the BMGR West Website at https://www.mcasyuma.marines.mil/Staff-and-Agencies/Range-Natural-and-Cultural-Resources/Recreation/ or the BMGR East Website at https://www.luke.af.mil/Units/56th-Range-Management-Office/ or their facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BarryMGoldwaterRangeEast.
THIS SITE IS THE OFFICIAL SOURCE TO OBTAIN ALL HUNTING PERMITS ON YUMA PROVING GROUND. ALL INDIVIDUALS SEEKING A PERMIT MUST HAVE AN ISPORTSMAN ACCOUNT.
When you register, be sure to include your full name as it is stated on your driver’s license or state issued ID. Do not use nicknames or shortened names or there may be delays in processing your background check.
Follow these steps to get your hunting access pass
Remember, after taking the Range Safety Quiz, you must wait 10 business days, to receive an email from the Yuma Proving Ground security team approving your account (Background Check). You can then log in to your account to acquire the hunting access pass and weapons registration permit. If you don’t see the email notification, check your bulk mail folder.
Permits will not show as available until you receive the approval email from security.
Permit fee is $35 for Adults 18-64. Hunting access pass is free to Minors 17 and younger, People 65 and older, and persons with disabilities
Please note that YPG does not issue permits for Off Highway Vehicle Recreation.
If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Steward, email: daniel.m.steward.civ@army.mil, or call (928)328-2125
Click here for the iSportsman User Guide
Hunter's Checklist
When hunting on YPG, all persons must have the following:
NEW for 2023-2024 Hunting Season: You must CHECKIN to your hunting area through your iSportsman account when entering the range and CHECKOUT at the end of each day when you are finished.
Log into your iSportsman account and click Checkin/Checkout.
You can also call our automated phone line at (844) 387-4599. Be sure to have your Permit # and PIN handy.
If you plan to camp overnight while hunting on YPG, you will need to call Range Control for overnight clearance. Remebmer you will need to check into iSportsman for your hunt the next morning.