Corps Announces Areas Open To Archery Hunting This Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will open four of its larger recreation areas for archery and small game hunting during the regular 2016-2017 Georgia hunting season.

That includes the Jenkins Ferry Park in Stephens County, as well as the Paynes Creek Park, New Prospect Park, and Hartwell Dam Quarry Area, which are all in Hart County.

Corps officials did say that the Hartwell Dam Quarry is restricted to archery equipment only during deer and turkey seasons.

Also, a permit is required from the Hartwell Lake Office which is available at no cost.

Hunting regulations, license requirements, and seasons set by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will apply and information on regulations is available from state wildlife offices.

Small game hunting is allowed in all areas listed above but only after the deer and turkey season closes. Hunting for small game is restricted to shotgun only with number 4 shot or smaller. Hunting for deer and turkey is restricted to archery equipment only – all firearms are prohibited. The 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 or blinds are acceptable and must be removed from public land after the season.

For additional information and permits, contact Park Ranger Jess Fleming at the Hartwell Lake Project Office at 888-893-0678, ext. 335, or 706-856-0335.