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USACE TO HOST YOUTH HUNTERS AT ALLATOONA LAKE FOR ARCHERY DEER HUNT

Published Nov. 16, 2020

MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Allatoona Lake Operations Project Management Office announced today that an archery-only deer hunt for youth sportsmen will take place December 5-6 and December 13, 2020 at Victoria Campground. 

Each hunting area will be assigned by lottery during the safety day at Wildlife Action on November 21, 2020. A parent or guardian must accompany each youth hunter.  Each parent or guardian must possess a valid Georgia Big Game license but may not hunt.

Requests for reservations will be taken by phone only Monday through Friday beginning 8:00 am November 9, 2020 until 12:00 pm on November 16, 2020 or until all spaces are taken.  The available spaces will be filled on a first come first serve basis. 

Allatoona Lake Operations Project Management Office

1138 GA State Route 20 Spur, SE

Cartersville, GA 30121

Phone: (678) 721-6700

Any questions concerning this matter can be forwarded to Park Ranger Dan Pingel at (678) 721-6741 or Daniel.j.pingel@usace.army.mil.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Allatoona Lake Project is situated on the Etowah River just 30 miles from Atlanta. The serene and peaceful surroundings of Allatoona Lake offer a break from the rush of city living.  In fact, Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation with nearly 7 million visitors each year. It has 270 miles of shoreline and offers 589 campsites and 188 picnic sites. Learn more about Allatoona Lake @ https://go.usa.gov/xpceu. Also, go to www.sam.usace.army.mil and click recreation to find the nearest Mobile District-managed USACE lake project or http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/ to locate any USACE lake project in the U.S.

 

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Contact
Daniel Pingel
678-721-6741
daniel.j.pingel@usace.army.mil
Allatoona Lake

Release no. 20-043