Archery-Only Deer Hunt Returns For Disabled Residents, Wounded Warriors

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District will hosts its fourth annual archery-only deer hunt for disabled hunters and wounded warriors in Bartow County. This year's hunt will be held Dec. 4-5 at the Allatoona Lake Project Management Office.

The annual deer hunt provides outdoor recreation opportunities for individuals who have a permanent physical condition that severely impairs their mobility and as a way to give back to our country's wounded warriors, the federal agency said.

Hunting blinds will be available by reservation only at McKinney Campground for Purple Heart recipients and hunters who are permanently confined to a wheelchair. Reservation requests will be taken through Nov. 3 by phone or in-person from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• See also: Youth Deer Hunt At Allatoona Lake Set For Dec. 2-3

In the event of an overflow of requests for hunting blinds, Allatoona Lake reserves the right to use a lottery to fill open spots (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

To request access to a hunting blind, contact or visit:

Allatoona Lake Project Management Office
1138 GA State Route 20 Spur, SE
Cartersville, GA 30121
Phone: 678-721-6700

To participate in the event, each hunter must possess a valid Big Game License in the state of Georgia, For more information on hunting license requirements in Georgia, click here.

Image via U.S. Army Corps of Engineers