ATTENTION Hunters, Anglers, and Outdoor Recreationalists!

Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Division established a new contract for online management of dispersed outdoor recreational activities. Welcome back iSportsman! On 10/22/2024, reservations can be made via iSportsman, physical check-in/out will still be at the GCS.  Starting 10/23/2024, all Sportsmen/women can check-in/check-out and make reservations via the iSportsman webpage. Please check the expiration date of your license. Licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase unless otherwise stated. If you have not purchased a license for the year you will need to purchase one online. 

If you are a new user to iSportsman but have NREA hunting card, please follow the New User Registration Guide, found on the iSportsman webpage and create an account. Once the account is created, please call the game check station for validation. New hunters who don’t have an iSportsman account or NREA Hunting card will need to physically come to the game check station and receive their NREA Hunting card and validate their base access credentials in order to be able to purchase a license. Please create an online user account before coming to the game check station. Returning hunters who have not received their NREA Hunting card, please come to the game check station to receive hunting card. Anglers will need to use iSportsman to check-in/check-out of fishing areas. If you don’t have valid access credential see Base Access Info.

Update Rules and Regulations

• Waterfowl reservation time changes to 1200.
• Hunter must be checked out of hunting area 1 hour after sunset not 1.5 hours.
• No blaze orange is required for waterfowl hunters.
• The reservation times will revert back to a staggered method prioritizing active-duty military and their dependents (1200), followed by retired military, Quantico civilian employees and their dependents (1215), all other civilians reservation time at (1230).

Thank you for your patience during this whole process. Happy hunting and fishing.

Game Check Station Phone Number 703-784-5523 or 703-784-5329​

Please see the Base Access Info tab above for information pertaining to obtaining a base access credential.

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Game camera use, including for scouting, hunting and other outdoor recreation, is Prohibited on MCBQ due to recent change to Base Photography Order.  

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Anglers, be advised that the Wildlife Viewing Area provides access to Chopawamsic Creek however, space is limited and it is recommended that the Wildlife Viewing Area is used for kayaks and canoes only. 

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For fishing, go to our Log-in page and log-in (for those who already have an iSportsman account) or register for a new iSportsman account. For detailed instructions on how to set-up your account, view the Registration tab and follow the provided instructions.

We have information regarding fishing/boating and hunting areas, maps, regulations and season dates throughout this website.  If your question cannot be answered, please contact us at the Game Check Station 703-784-5523/5329 during business hours or anytime at smb_quan_sac@usmc.mil

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Privacy Act Statement: The information which is solicited during account registration is intended primarily to determine status of personnel at the time of their application in an effort to allow only authorized personnel aboard the Federal installation and to maintain accountability of all persons authorized to fish, hunt game, trap furbearers, utilize trails, or practice archery skills aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. Disclosure is voluntary. However, if you do not provide the requested information, you may be denied authority to fish, hunt, trap, bike/hike, or use the archery site aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Authority: 5 U.S. Code §301, 44 U.S. Code §3101