Those interested in hunting on NAS Whidbey Island property during the 2010-11 season are invited to attend one of two “One-Stop-Shop” meetings being held at Crescent Harbor Adventures (marina) on Seaplane Base, Aug. 23 and Sept.13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The meeting will cover on-base hunting permit requirements, hunting areas and base access procedures, after which hunters may register, pay the $13 permit fee and receive permits.

New for 2010, a limited archery-only deer season will be offered on select areas of Ault Field and Seaplane Base for DoD-affiliated personnel only (active duty, reservists, retirees and DoD civilians).

Hunters must have a Washington state hunting license in order to be issued a permit. There are no state license vendors on the installation. Hunters must also present licenses for the species they wish to hunt to acquire a base hunting permit. Civilian hunters may participate in the pheasant release program on the base.

Specific documents are required to receive a base hunting permit.

Pheasant hunters: DoD state issued picture identification card or badge and a Western Washington pheasant license (with odd-even selection).

Waterfowl hunters: DoD issued identification card, Washington state small game license, state migratory bird validation and federal duck stamp (attached to your license and signed across the face).

Deer hunters: DoD issued identification card, Washington state big game license with archery deer option and tag.

For information, contact John Phillips at 257-8873 or Environmental at 257-3914.