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  • Lake Shelbyville Disabled Deer Hunt Volunteers Needed

    Lake Shelbyville- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Lake Volunteers Association at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 25th Annual Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities on November 21, 22 and 23, 2014. Volunteers are needed to help with the hunt.
  • Lake Shelbyville Water Control Operations/ Dam Safety Public Meeting

    Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a meeting with the public to discuss the current Water Control Plan, the 2015 Water Control Operations and Dam Safety on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Temporary Recreation Area Closures at Lake Shelbyville

    Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a Youth Deer Hunt at Lake Shelbyville on October 11 & 12, 2014. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas previously closed for the season. As a safety precaution Lone Point Campground, excluding the boat ramp and Walleye Group Camp, Coon Creek Campground H Leg and portions of G Leg, and all of Wilborn Creek, Opossum Creek and Whitley Creek Recreation Areas will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 2:00 p.m. October 10, 2014 to 7:00 p.m. October 12, 2014.
  • Red Cross Blood Drive at Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center

    Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Thursday, September 18, 2014. The blood drive is from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center Auditorium. Participants who attempt to donate will receive a voucher for a free night of camping at Lake Shelbyville. The certificate can be used at any standard, single capacity, non-reservable site at Bo Wood, Coon Creek, Lithia Springs, Lone Point, or Opossum Creek.
  • Waterfowl hunting opportunities at Lake Shelbyville

    Lake Shelbyville – Okaw Wetland offers ten waterfowl blinds that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis 7 days a week only during the 2014 Early Goose and Teal waterfowl-hunting seasons. Due to limited size of the area, all hunting in the wetland complex will be strictly controlled during the remainder of the waterfowl hunting season. Hunters using the area during the regular waterfowl season are required to have a Special Use Permit in their possession while hunting. To obtain a Special Use Permit initially, all hunters must make a reservation by telephone. Reservations will be accepted Wednesday, October 1, 2014, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Aquafest to be held at Dam West Beach at Lake Shelbyville

    Lake Shelbyville – Aquafest at Dam West Beach is no ordinary day at the beach! The Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting Aquafest for Saturday, August 2 from noon to 4:00 p.m. Children and adults of ages all are welcome to attend.
  • Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Permits now available for 2014-15 Deer Season

    Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to announce that the Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Policy for this season are now available and will remain the same as it was last season. Seasonal and Roving tree stand permits may be obtained from the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Bo Wood, Coon Creek or Lithia Springs Fee Booths during operating hours.
  • The Corps of Engineers to remove geese from Lake Shelbyville to reduce health risk to visitors

    Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and local communities to manage the health and safety risk that resident Canada geese pose to Lake Shelbyville’s visitors. A limited taking of resident Canada geese from Lake Shelbyville’s recreational areas has been scheduled for the week of July 14. The beaches will be closed to the public during that time.
  • Lake Shelbyville Dove Hunt application now available

    Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will be conducting a dove hunt on opening day of dove season, September 1, 2014, at Wilborn Creek Dove Field. Permit applications can be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., or obtained online.
  • Dog Days of Summer at Lake Shelbyville

    Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites area residents and their canine pets to join them on Saturday, July 5, 2014 for the Dog Days of Summer Dog Show. This is 20th annual Lake Shelbyville Dog Show and it is sure to be a dog-gone good time.