Recreation areas on Hartwell Lake to open for seasonal hunting

USACE, Savannah District
Published Aug. 25, 2021

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will open 10 recreation areas for hunting during the regular state-designated seasons.

Three of its larger Georgia recreation areas will open for archery and small game hunting during the regular 2021-2022 Georgia hunting season. These areas include:

Recreation area

Georgia county

Size of area

Hartwell Dam Quarry Area

Hart

410 acres

New Prospect Park

Hart

34 acres

Jenkins Ferry Park

Stephens

31 acres

 

The Hartwell Dam Quarry is restricted to archery equipment only during deer and turkey seasons. Hunters must call the Corps office (888-893-0678) to be added to a Corps hunting list in lieu of obtaining a paper permit. Hunting regulations, license requirements, and seasons set by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will apply. Information on regulations is available from the state’s Region 2 office at 770-535-5499.

Small game hunting is allowed in all areas listed above, but only outside the deer and turkey seasons. Hunting for small game is restricted to shotgun only with number 4 shot or smaller. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited. Hunting for deer and turkey is restricted to archery equipment only – all firearms are prohibited. Areas will be open on a walk-in or boat-in only basis. No motorized vehicles will be allowed within the gated area. Only portable stands and blinds are acceptable and must be removed from public land after the season.

Seven Corps areas form part of South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Fant’s Grove Wildlife Management Area for hunting. Hunters should contact SCDNR for information on licenses, seasons and bag limits at 864-654-1671.

Recreation area

South Carolina county

Size of area

South Carolina River

Anderson

125 acres

Glenn Ferry Park

Anderson

211 acres

Apple Island Park

Anderson

107 acres

Townville Park

Anderson

23 acres

Camp Creek Park

Anderson

48 acres

Martin Creek Park

Oconee

60 acres

Choestoea Park

Oconee

369 acres

 

Hunting is prohibited in all designated recreation areas in both states except those listed above. All other public lands and waters of the Hartwell Project, including islands, are open to hunting in accordance with Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations and Georgia and South Carolina hunting regulations. Due to safety concerns, big game hunters are encouraged to use archery equipment only when hunting on the islands.

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Contact
Billy Birdwell, Senior Public Affairs Specialist
912-652-5014
912-677-6039 (cell)
Billy.e.birdwell@usace.army.mil

Release no. 21-020