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. A state wildlife management area stamp or permit is required to hunt these areas. Heardmont Park, the southern portion of Elbert County Park, the western portion of Beverly Park, and Pickens Creek Park are part of the Georgia's Wildlife Management Area Program. In South Carolina, portions of McCalla Park are included in their wildlife management area program. For specific locations, contact the state natural resource office or the Russell Lake Project Manager's Office.
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
www.dnr.sc.gov
Law Enforcement Office 803-637-3397
Wildlife Management Office 864-223-2731
Hunter & Boater Education 1-800-277-4301
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
www.gohuntgeorgia.com
Game Management Office 706-595-4222
Law Enforcement Office 706-595-4211
Hunter Safety 770-784-3068
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