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Richard B. Russell Lake Corps Hunting Areas

Elberton • Elbert County • North Georgia High Country

Richard B. Russell Lake Corps lands provide deer, turkey, small game, and scheduled youth hunt opportunities around the Georgia-South Carolina reservoir.

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Richard B. Russell Lake Corps Hunting Areas
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Richard B. Russell Lake Corps Hunting Areas

Richard B. Russell Lake Corps Hunting Areas include public lands around the lake where deer, turkey, and small game hunting are available under Corps and state regulations. In general, a rim of Corps public land around the lake extends at least 300 feet from the shoreline and is open for hunting unless otherwise posted. The Corps also hosts scheduled youth dove and youth waterfowl hunt opportunities at Russell Lake. Confirm Georgia-side boundaries, state license requirements, hunt maps, check-in rules, special youth hunt announcements, and property-specific Corps 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 Waterfowl Dove Small Game

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at Richard B. Russell Lake Corps Hunting Areas

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

Hunting

Youth Hunts

Youth hunt opportunities may be available. Confirm age requirements, supervision rules, application details, and hunt dates with Georgia DNR.

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.

Access

State License Required

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

Access

Hunt Boundary Map Required

This property includes hunt boundary map 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

Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, small game, and scheduled youth dove or waterfowl hunt opportunities when announced.

Habitat

Reservoir shoreline, food plots, mixed woods, and Corps-managed public land around Richard B. Russell Lake.

Access Notes

Confirm Georgia-side Corps boundaries and hunt maps before visiting. The Corps boundary line is marked with orange or redwood-colored paint.

Youth Hunts

Youth dove and youth waterfowl hunt opportunities may be offered; confirm current dates and check-in rules.

Safety Notes

Corps Title 36 rules and Georgia hunting regulations apply.

Fees & Passes

Georgia hunting licenses are required for Georgia-side hunting; Corps rules also apply.

Map & Directions

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