Aiken County's Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve will be open to the public each Saturday in May.
The Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve comprises 10,600 acres owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. The area is along the Savannah River and south of Jackson off S.C. Highway 125.
Hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Maps are available at the check station where visitors sign in. Access is through the check station gate off Brown Road.
The area will be open for scouting, fishing and other outdoor activities. All visitors must sign in before entering and sign out before leaving. No managed trails exist on the property. No weapons are allowed during this period.
Hunters are urged to use these open dates to scout the area.
Fishing will be allowed during this period. At Skinface Pond, the bass limit is two per person per day with a 14-inch minimum, catfish are five per day, and the bluegill limit (30) is the same as state creel limits. Limited bank fishing opportunities are available at Skinface, so a small boat is recommended. All roads, including Jeep trails, are maintained.
Alligators, snakes and a variety of water birds will be encountered. Access to Upper Three Runs Creek is prohibited.
Horses are limited to the 50-mile road system and selected firebreaks. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources office on the Savannah River Site can be reached at 803-725-3663 or email caudellm@dnr.sc.gov for more information.
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