Clarks Hill, S.C. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is pleased to announce that the Bussey Point Corps Management Unit (CMU) at J. Strom Thurmond Project will be open for spring turkey hunting this season, the first hunts held in the area since 2019.
Hunters are encouraged to access the area by boat, bicycle, or foot, as the main gate will remain locked throughout the season.
Hunting opportunities will be available on select Wednesdays and Saturdays during April and May 2026.
The dates and conditions are:
April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 and May 2, 6, 9, 13.
- Wednesdays are designated for adult hunters.
- Saturdays are for youth hunters (15 years old or younger with an adult/guardian) - only youth can harvest a bird.
- A one-turkey season bag limit applies within the Bussey Point CMU hunt area.
Harvested turkeys must be self-reported to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR game check) and recorded on the Bussey Point CMU Check Station harvest log located at coordinates 33.727135, -82.296821 (see photo) within 24 hours.
All participants must follow Georgia state turkey hunting regulations, including proper licensing and reporting requirements.
The Corps of Engineers reminds all hunters to practice safe hunting and enjoy the outdoors responsibly while taking advantage of this special opportunity at Bussey Point.
For more information about hunting opportunities at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, contact Conservation Biologist, Evan Brashier 864-333-1159 or visit the website: https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/About/Divisions-and-Offices/Operations-Division/J-Strom-Thurmond-Dam-and-Lake/Plan-a-Visit/Hunting/
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