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Waterfowl hunting is permitted on Lake Lanier in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Other Links: Georgia state hunting regulations
Hunting at Corps Lakes in the Southeast
Title 36 Chapter 3 part 327 (July 2001 version)
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2011 Quota Deer Hunts for Lake Lanier All deer hunting on Lake Lanier is by written permit only. Permits are issued by lottery drawings. To be entered in the lottery drawings, hunters must apply by letter. Letters must contain full name, address, phone number, email address (if available), and indicate the specific hunt(s) applied for. Letters should be sent to: Operations Project Manager’s Office, Attn: Craig Sowers, P.O. Box 567, Buford, GA 30518-0567. One hunter per letter.
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2011 Island Hunting Zones (by permit only) The Island Hunt is an archery-only hunt held on specified islands on Lake Lanier November 17-20, December 1-4, and December 15-18. Islands are accessible by boat only. Lake Lanier Islands Resort is not included in this hunt. The limit is one deer per day, either sex. If drawn for this hunt, hunters will be assigned one of the above hunting dates and a specific hunting zone. Hunters are allowed to bring one hunting partner with them during their designated hunt. If drawn, hunters will be required to pay a $20 fee to obtain the permit. Maps of the hunting zones and specified islands are below. Hunters must apply no later than October 15, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
Zone 1- South of Brown's Bridge
Zone 2- Upper Chattahoochee
Zone 3- Upper Chestatee
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2011 Buford Dam Hunt (by permit only) The Buford Dam Hunt is an archery-only hunt held on designated land around the Lake Lanier Project Management Office and Buford Dam on December 20-21, 2011. Selected hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting on December 19 at 7:00 p.m. The limit is 2 deer, only one may be antlered. If drawn for this hunt, hunters will be assigned a specific hunting compartment. Hunters are allowed to bring one hunting partner with them during their hunt. Hunting partners must also attend the pre-hunt meeting. If drawn, hunters will be required to pay a $20 fee to obtain the permit. Maps of the hunting compartments are below. Hunters must apply no later than November 15, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
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2011-2012 Late Season Waterfowl Hunting Rules for Lake Lanier
1. All state and federal waterfowl regulations apply on Lake Lanier (see Late Season Migratory Bird Regulations (LSMBR)). The 2011 – 2012 Late Season for Waterfowl (Canada Goose and Duck) is November 19 - 27, 2011 and December 10, 2011 -January 29, 2012. Hunting hours are from 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset each day. The bag limit is 5 geese per day (10 in possession). The bag limit for ducks is 6 per day (12 in possession). See the LSMBR for limits on specific species.
2. Hunters 16 years or older must possess a valid Federal Migratory Bird Hunting stamp (federal duck stamp), a Georgia waterfowl license, a Georgia hunting license and a Georgia Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) license.
3. Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days are November 12-13, 2011. Only youths 15 years of age or less may hunt Canada geese and ducks on Lake Lanier on these days. An adult at least 18 years of age must accompany the youth into the field but may not hunt.
4. Goose and duck hunting is allowed on Lake Lanier; however, no hunting is allowed within 1000 feet of any dock, house, structure, bridge, road, boat ramp, marina, or open recreation area.
5. Waterfowl hunting is allowed in the following closed campgrounds: Sawnee, Bolding Mill, and Duckett Mill. Starting November 21: Old Federal and Bald Ridge.
6. Waterfowl hunting is allowed in the closed portion of the following Day Use Recreation Areas: Keith’s Bridge, Six Mile, Athens Park, Mountain View, Belton Bridge, and Lumpkin County Park.
7. Waterfowl hunting is allowed at River Forks Park beginning January 1, 2012.
8. Firearms must be unloaded and cased when transported in a boat or through an open recreation area or open boat ramp.
9. Temporary hunting blinds may be constructed, but must be removed completely at the end of each day. No vegetation may be cut or removed on Corps of Engineers property for any reason.
10. No other hunting is allowed at any time on Lake Lanier except by special permit. The procedures outlined above are necessary for safety and to reduce conflicts with other lake users. Failure to comply with these regulations will constitute hunting without permission and will result in a citation by a state or federal ranger. Contact the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division at 770/535-5700 or the US Army Corps of Engineers at 770/945-9531 for more information.
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2011 Early Teal/Goose Season Hunting Rules for Lake Lanier
1. All state and federal waterfowl regulations apply on Lake Lanier (see Late Season Migratory Bird Regulations (LSMBR). The 2011 early Canada goose season for Lake Lanier is September 6 - 25, 2011. The 2011 early Teal season is September 10 - 25, 2011. Hunting hours are from 30 minutes before sunrise to 10:00 AM daily during September. The bag limit is 5 geese per day (10 in possession). The bag limit for teal is 4 per day (8 in possession).
2. Hunters 16 years or older must possess a valid Federal Migratory Bird Hunting stamp (federal duck stamp), a Georgia waterfowl license, a Georgia hunting license and a Georgia Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) license.
3. Goose and teal hunting is allowed on Lake Lanier with the following exceptions: 1) No hunting allowed within 1000 feet of any dock, house, structure, bridge, road, boat ramp, marina, or open recreation area; and 2) No hunting in Bald Ridge Creek, Shoal Creek and any areas south of Lake Lanier Islands.
4. Goose and teal hunting is allowed during state seasons in the following closed campgrounds starting September 12th: Duckett Mill and Bolding Mill.
5. Goose and teal hunting is allowed in the closed portion of the following Day Use Recreation Areas during the early seasons: Six Mile, Athens Park, Mountain View, Belton Bridge, and Lumpkin County Park.
6. Firearms must be unloaded and cased when transported in a boat or through an open recreation area or open boat ramp.
7. Temporary hunting blinds may be constructed, but must be removed completely at the end of each day. No vegetation may be cut or removed on Corps of Engineers property for any reason.
8. The procedures outlined above are necessary for safety and to reduce conflicts with other lake users. Failure to comply with these regulations will constitute hunting without permission and will result in a citation by a state or federal ranger. Contact the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division at 770/535-5700 or the US Army Corps of Engineers at 770/945-9531 for more information. |
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