News Releases
Corps Holds 4th Annual Youth Deer Hunt at Millwood Lake ASHDOWN, Ark.-- The Army Corps of Engineers at Millwood Lake held a Youth Deer Hunt Nov. 7 and 8. Five hunters and three alternates were chosen in a random drawing, and among them they harvested four deer. The goal was to expose the young hunters to the outdoors and teach them safe hunting practices and principles.
Successful Non-ambulatory Deer Hunt PIEDMONT, Mo. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Clearwater Lake recently hosted a deer hunt for non-ambulatory hunters Nov. 7 and 8 in the Watchable Wildlife Area on Clearwater Lake.
Corps Plans Controlled Burns GREERS FERRY LAKE, Ark. -- Personnel of the Corps of Engineers Greers Ferry Project Office and the Arkansas Forestry Commission will conduct prescribed burns in and around Cherokee, Heber Springs, Salt Creek, South Fork, Old Highway 25, Shiloh and Devils Fork parks during the next several months when weather conditions are favorable.
Hunting Near Water PIEDMONT, Mo. – Hunting waterfowl places hunters on or near water. Even upland hunters at times cross streams and rivers. There is usually an emphasis on firearm safety, and rightfully so, but too little attention is paid to water safety and water-related accident prevention as each year hunters are killed or injured by water-related mishaps.
Corps Hosts Workshops to Discuss Partnership with our Lands and Water Foundation BRANSON, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers will host three public workshops Nov. 18 to provide information about Our Lands and Water Foundation and gather public input about a proposed joint cooperative management lease concerning two parks on Table Rock Lake.
Contracting Opportunities PIEDMONT, Mo. - The Army Corps of Engineers at Clearwater Lake is proud of its contribution to the local economy. Not only does the lake attract thousands of tourists to the region yearly, but the Corps also contracts with area businesses and individuals.
Implements "Commercial Zones" at Marinas LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Little Rock District of the Army Corps of Engineers will begin enforcing the commercial zone policy at district marinas. Affected lakes include Beaver, Table Rock, Bull Shoals, Norfork, Clearwater, Greers Ferry, Dardanelle and Millwood.
Special Duck Hunt PIEDMONT, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers is hosting its first managed duck hunt Dec. 12 for non-ambulatory hunters. The hunt will take place in the Webb Creek area of the Clearwater Lake Project. The area will be closed to the public one half hour before sunrise and will remain closed until one half hour after sunset on the day of the hunt.
Applications Sought for Youth Deer Hunt at Greers Ferry Lake HEBER SPRINGS, Ark.-- The Army Corps of Engineers is taking applications through Nov. 23 for a special youth deer hunt to be held Dec. 29 and 30 at Greers Ferry Lake. Up to three permits will be issued to hunters age 7 to 15.
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