Youth deer hunt announced for Millwood Lake

ASHDOWN, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Millwood Tri-Lakes Project Office, is accepting applications for a youth deer hunt at Millwood Lake on Nov. 2-3, 2024.

Eight permits will be issued to hunters ages 6-15. Applicants must submit a completed form by Oct. 8, available at the Millwood Tri-Lakes Project Office, 1528 Highway 32 E, Ashdown, AR, or by calling 870-898-3343.

A random drawing and hunter notification will occur on Oct. 10. Participants must have guardian consent and be accompanied by an unarmed adult over 21.

Hunters must provide their own firearms and be skilled in their use. Access and hunting blinds will be provided to ensure a safe and successful experience.

This event promotes conservation, outdoor interest, and ethical hunting while improving the local deer herd.

Recreation information can be found on the Internet at www.swl.usace.army.mil, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/littlerockusace and on X at www.x.com/usacelittlerock.