The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will open six of its larger recreation areas to archery hunters and small game hunting during the regular 2010-2011 state hunting season. These areas include:

South Carolina River, Anderson Co., S.C. (125 acres)

Glenn Ferry Park, Anderson Co., S.C. (211 acres)

Weldon Island Park, Anderson Co., S.C. (138 acres)

Choestoea Park, Oconee Co., S.C. (369 acres)

Paynes Creek Park, Hart Co., Ga. (399 acres)

Hartwell Dam Quarry Area, Hart Co., Ga. (410 acres)

The Hartwell Dam Quarry and South Carolina River Areas are restricted to archery equipment only and a permit is required which is available at no cost from the Corps’ Hartwell Lake Office. Hunting regulations, license requirements, and seasons set by the Georgia and South Carolina Departments of Natural Resources, will apply. Information on regulations is available from state wildlife offices.

Small game hunting is allowed at the Hartwell Dam Quarry and South Carolina River Areas, 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/blinds are acceptable and must be removed from public land after the season.

Hunting for small game is prohibited in Glenn Ferry Park, Choestoea Park, Paynes Creek Park, and Weldon Island Park.

Dove hunting is allowed in designated fields at the Hartwell Dam Quarry Hunting Area, Saturday and Wednesday only, throughout the season as set by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

The remaining public lands and waters around Hartwell Lake are open to hunting in accordance with Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations and Georgia and South Carolina hunting regulations. The islands in Hartwell Lake are open for hunting in accordance with state hunting regulations and seasons. Due to safety concerns, big game hunters are encouraged to use archery equipment while hunting on the islands.

For additional information, contact Park Ranger Jess Fleming at the Hartwell Lake Project Office toll free at 1-888-893-0678, ext. 335, or 706-856-0335, or visit their website at http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/hartwell