LAKE SHELBYVILLE

Temporary Recreation Area Closings at Lake Shelbyville
Temporary Recreation Area Closings at Lake Shelbyville for Youth Deer Hunt Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a youth deer hunt at Lake Shelbyville on October 6 & 7, 2018. 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, and all of Wilborn Creek and Opossum Creek Recreation Areas will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 2:00 p.m. October 5, 2018 to 7:00 p.m. October 7, 2018.

WATERFOWL HUNTING PROCEDURES ANNOUNCED FOR THE OKAW WETLANDS
For Immediate Release: 20 September 2018 Release No.: 18-24 WATERFOWL HUNTING PROCEDURES ANNOUNCED

Providing Accessibility: General Dacey Trail Hayride
Providing Accessibility: General Dacey Trail Hayride Lake Shelbyville – Always wanted to see the General Dacey Trail, but physically unable to walk it alone? Join us on October 11 for the 2018 Hay Ride for People with Mobility Restrictions. This event features scenic hayride tours of the General Dacey Trail for all, young and old, who are physically unable to walk the trail on their own. Family or staff support are encouraged to ride along for the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Tours arrive and depart from the Shelbyville Aquatic Center parking lot in Shelbyville’s Forest Park. This event is made possible by Lake Shelbyville, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), General Dacey Trail, and Sloan Implement of Shelbyville. Departure times are 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. To reserve a space, please contact the Lake Shelbyville USACE Interpretive Services and Outreach Program at 217-774-3951 ext. 2 to make a reservation. Walk ups will be accommodated if space is available, but is not guaranteed. -30-

Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available
Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 9th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 6 and 7, 2018. To apply for the hunt, youth must be less than 18 years old on October 6, 2018 and be accompanied by an adult on the hunt. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on September 14, 2018. 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: www.tinyurl.com/LakeShelbyville-Hunting