The 2011 -2012 hunting permits have been distributed for this year.

On the north side of Allatoona Lake, a Wildlife Management Area of nearly 7,000 acres provides habitat for many kinds of game and non-game wildlife. (See area number 9 on the Lake Map.) This area, operated by the Game and Fish Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, offers the public excellent hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Hunters with a Georgia Wildlife Management Area stamp may hunt here seasonally.

For more information about the Wildlife Management Area call Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resource Division at 706-295-6041 or visit: http://georgiawildlife.dnr.state.ga.us.

Hunting is also permitted in specific Corps-managed areas, provided the hunter has a valid state hunting license, an Allatoona Lake Corps Hunting Permit, and is using weapons designated for the area on the current hunting map.

All hunting permits from Allatoona Lake are free.  To obtain a permit, hunters must send a self-addressed and stamped business class size (4" X 9-1/2") envelope to our office with a note indicating the envelope is for a hunting permit.  Hunters must include their phone numbers on the note.  Hunters with permits from the previous year may send the survey issue with their permit and forego the envelope.  The first 400 requests received will be issued a hunting permit. 

Mailing Address
Operations Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 487
Cartersville, Georgia 30120-0487

*Waterfowl hunting in the dry lake bed or from a boat on project waters does not require a Corps hunting permit.  However, all Federal, State, and local hunting laws & regulations still apply.

For more information about a Corps hunting Permit, contact the Allatoona Lake Project Management Office at 678-721-6700.

For Wildlife Resource Information contact:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife Resource Division
2592 Floyd Springs Road, NE
Armuchee, Georgia 30105
Phone: 706-295-6401

The State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources "Turn In Poachers" TIPS phone number is:  1-800-241-4113      Callers may remain anonymous.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

HUNTING SAFETY TIPS

 

	Never rely on your gun's safety.  Treat all weapons as if they're loaded and ready to fire.
	Never cross a fence, climb a tree or stand or jump in a ditch with a loaded gun.
	Never load or carry a loaded weapon until you are ready to use it.
	Watch your muzzle so the other individuals don't have to.
	Wear hunter orange so you can be seen.  A blaze orange hat and at least 400 square inches of hunter orange above the waist-line should be worn during all gun deer seasons.
	Never shoot unless you are absolutely sure of your target and what is beyond it.
	Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting firearms.
	Always be sure your gun barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
	Tell someone where you're going and when you plan to return.
	Dress for the weather, take a compass and maps to prevent from getting lost and be alert for other sources of danger such as poisonous snakes.