Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available

Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 12^th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 8 and 9, 2022. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 8, 2022 and be accompanied by an adult. Applications must be received by 8:00 a.m. on September 19, 2022. Applications can be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or online at: https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Portals/54/docs/recreation/lakeshelbyville/2022%20Youth%20Deer%20Hunt%20Application%20Fillable.pdf

On September 19, 2022, a total of ten participants will be publicly drawn from the pool of applicants at 9:00 a.m. at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office. Successful applicants will be notified by phone shortly after the drawing to let them know if their name was drawn to participate in the hunt. Each of the ten participants will hunt in closed recreation areas with assistance from USACE personnel and volunteers. For further information, or if you would like to volunteer to help with this event please contact Natural Resource Specialist Cory Donnel at (217) 774-3951 ext. 7001.

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