Buford, GA. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Sidney Lanier project, will conduct a quota deer hunt on lands around Buford Dam from Nov. 11 to 14. For public safety, the following areas will be closed beginning Nov. 11-15: The Laurel Ridge Trail, Sawnee Campground, West Bank Park, Lower Pool West Park, Lower Overlook Park, Lower Pool East Park, Buford Dam Park, East Bank Park, Lanier Park, Burton Mill Park, Van Pugh South Campground, and Chestnut Ridge Campground.
This event is an archery-only management hunt conducted for public safety and the overall health of the deer population in the Buford Dam area. Deer–car collisions along Buford Dam Road are a public safety hazard that this hunt could lessen. Additionally, food resources naturally decline during the winter months, causing stress to the deer population. By reducing the number of deer, the food resources in the area will better meet the deer population's needs, ensuring their well-being.
This event is an annual hunt that has been conducted since 2010. Participation is limited, and hunters must obtain a permit from the Corps and attend a safety meeting prior to hunting. The Corps continues to conduct deer population estimates and works closely with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to ensure responsible wildlife management.
For more information, contact Chief Ranger Dan Barnes at 770-945-9531.
Release no. 24-017