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CRACKERNECK WMA OPEN TO PUBLIC 3 DAYS IN MARCH

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Aiken County's Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve will be opened to the general public on selected Saturdays (March 5, 12, 19) during March. Scouting, some non-consumptive uses, and fishing will be allowed. No weapons will be permitted during March.

Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve (WMA and ER) consists of approximately 10,470 acres owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. Crackerneck is in Aiken County along the Savannah River and lies south of the town of Jackson, off SC 125. Access is through the check station gate off Brown Road.

Hunters will be able to scout the area prior to the commencement of wild turkey hunts in April. Anyone unfamiliar with the property, but interested in hunting the area this season should take advantage of these March dates to scout Crackerneck.

Some non-consumptive uses such as sightseeing, bird watching, hiking, nature photography, horseback riding and mountain biking will be allowed. Mountain bikes are restricted to the designated road system. Camping will not be permitted.

Fishing will be permitted during scouting days. In Skinface Pond the limit on largemouth bass is set at two fish per person, per day, 14-inch minimum. Bluegill limits will be the same as state creel limits (30 fish per person, per day). Limited fishing opportunities are also available in three swamp lakes, but these require a jon boat for access. No fishing, boating or other uses are allowed in Upper Three Runs Creek.

The Crackerneck WMA and ER entrance gate will open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. during open dates on March 5, 12 and 19. All individuals using Crackerneck are required to sign in before entering the area and sign out before leaving. Anyone not following this procedure will be considered trespassing.

To request a detailed map of the Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve, including specific rules and regulations, contact the S.C. Department of Natural Resources office in Aiken County at (803) 725-3663. Requests for this information to be mailed (postal) can be made by email. Be sure to include your name and postal mailing address and send the message to Mike Caudell with DNR at caudellm@dnr.sc.gov.
 
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