Recreation Areas - Hunting
Public lands surrounding Richard B. Russell Lake provide excellent deer, turkey and small game hunting opportunities. Food plots are planted in various areas to improve habitat and hunting opportunities. In general, there is a rim of public land around the lake that extends at least 300 feet from the shoreline that is open for hunting. The Corps boundary line is marked with orange/redwood colored paint.
Hunting regulations, seasons and bag limits are set by the Department of Natural Resources of each state. The states do not have a cooperative agreement for hunting licenses. You must have a hunting license from the state in which you hunt.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
The largest land areas open to hunting consist of undeveloped park sites. Some of these sites are operated by the states as wildlife management areas (WMA). A state wildlife management area stamp or permit is required to hunt these areas. Heardmont WMA, Elbert WMA, Beverly Park WMA, and Pickens Creek WMA are part of the larger Elbert WMA Track in Georgia's Wildlife Management Area Program. In South Carolina, Calhoun Falls WMA and portions of McCalla WMA are included in their wildlife management area program. For specific locations, contact the state natural resource office, Russell Lake Project Manager's Office, or visit our Hunting App Link.
DEVELOPED PARKS AND LAUNCH RAMPS
All developed park areas as well as lands adjacent to the Richard B. Russell Dam are closed to all types of hunting for safety reasons.
ARCHERY HUNTING
Deer hunting in Beverly Park is restricted to archery equipment only. No firearms can be used to hunt deer in this area.
SPECIAL HUNTS
Special deer, waterfowl and turkey hunts for mobility impaired hunters are scheduled each season. Richard B. Russell Lake also hosts several youth waterfowl hunts each season. If you would like to participate, volunteer with these hunts or want additional information, contact the lake office. News releases pertaining to special hunts are posted on the district's NEWS website.
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State DNR Hunting Contact Info:
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Law Enforcement Office 864-654-1671
Wildlife Management Office 864-654-1671
Hunter & Boater Education 1-800-277-4301
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Game Management Office 706-535-5700
Law Enforcement Office 770-535-5499
Hunter Education 706-557-3355
Boater Education 770-918-6408
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