Youth Archery Deer Hunt Returns To Lake Allatoona

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- In December, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District will host an archery-only deer hunt for youth at Lake Allatoona.

The two-day hunt will be held Dec. 17-18, and hunting blinds will be identified throughout McKinney Campground. The use of each hunting blind will be by reservation only and limited to youth ages 15 and under, the agency said.

A parent or guardian must accompany each youth hunter and possess a valid Georgia Big Game license.

Requests for reservations will be taken by phone or in person Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 through Nov. 4.

The available limited spaces will be filled by lottery.

For more information, contact the Allatoona Lake Operations Project Management Office at 678-721-6700 or visit the office at 1138 State Route 20 Spur SE in Cartersville.

You can also visit www.sam.usace.army.mil and click recreation to find the Allatoona Lake Project for details.

Image via U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District