Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Applications Drawing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 15th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 11 and 12. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 11, 2025 and be accompanied by an adult on the hunt. Applications must be received by 8:00 a.m. on September 22. 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.
On September 22, 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 recreation areas closed for the season with assistance from USACE personnel and volunteers. Participants will be responsible for their own meals and lodging this year.
For further information, contact Natural Resource Specialist Cory Donnel at 217-774-3951 ext. 7001.