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Bussey Point Corps Management Unit

Lincolnton • Lincoln County • Georgia Heartland

Bussey Point is a 2,545-acre Corps Management Unit on Thurmond Lake in Lincoln County with scheduled primitive-weapons deer hunts and turkey opportunities.

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Bussey Point Corps Management Unit
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Bussey Point Corps Management Unit

Bussey Point Corps Management Unit is a 2,545-acre peninsula on J. Strom Thurmond Lake in Lincoln County. The Corps schedules primitive-weapons deer hunts and has announced spring turkey hunting opportunities for the unit. Hunt dates, hunter limits, legal methods, and check-in rules are set by the Corps for each scheduled hunt. Confirm current hunt announcements, Georgia licenses, Corps rules, access closures, and project-specific regulations before visiting.

Hunting Opportunities

Species and access notes

Use these as planning categories only. Seasons, quota details, legal methods, bag limits, and property-specific rules must be confirmed through Georgia DNR before visiting.

Listed Game Opportunities

Deer Turkey

Hunt & Access Flags

  • Quota Hunts: No
  • Youth Hunts: No
  • Specialty Hunts: Yes
  • Developed Camping: No
  • Primitive Camping: No
  • Boat Access Required: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Bussey Point Corps Management Unit

Features are based on researched property data and should be verified with official sources before making a trip plan.

Water Access

Lake

Lake access is available at this property. Confirm fishing, boating, and shoreline rules before planning around lake use.

Ownership

Corps Managed Hunting Area

This property includes corps managed hunting area. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Hunting

Scheduled Managed Hunts

This property includes scheduled managed hunts. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Hunting

Primitive Weapons Hunts

This property includes primitive weapons hunts. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

State License Required

This property includes state license required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Rules

Title 36 Corps Rules

This property includes title 36 corps rules. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

These notes summarize durable planning considerations. Current regulations and closures can change.

Hunting Summary

Scheduled hunting opportunities include primitive-weapons deer hunts and spring turkey opportunities when announced by the Corps.

Habitat

Thurmond Lake peninsula habitat with Corps-managed forest and reservoir shoreline.

Access Notes

Access may be restricted to scheduled hunt participants during hunt dates. Confirm current Corps announcements before visiting.

Specialty Hunts

Scheduled primitive-weapons and turkey hunt opportunities may be available; confirm current dates and rules.

Safety Notes

Corps Title 36 rules and Georgia hunting regulations apply.

Closures

The unit may close to non-hunting visitors during scheduled hunts.

Fees & Passes

Georgia hunting licenses are required; Corps scheduled-hunt rules also apply.

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