Hunting

The Arkansas River floodwaters offer some of the richest duck hunts in the world. The natural states reputation for water foul is known nationally and so deserves the recognition. The Arkansas and Mississippi River Basins mixed with southeastern Arkansas Delta Region makes a better than perfect habitat for the water foul population. Thousands of visitors pour into the state each year to make the sweet memories that only a good duck hunt can offer. The Corps of Engineers Pine Bluff Project Office and the surrounding communities not only encourage the development of unforgettable memories but also welcome these hunters.

For those of you who get their feathers ruffled over turkey hunting, the 2003 turkey population was booming. Check out the photo album to the right, the photos were taken courtesy of the survey crew on the lower White River. This is on the banks of the National White River Refuge just a short boat ride down the White River from the Corps of Engineers Merrisach Lake Camp Grounds.

The joint efforts of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Corps of Engineers sponsor an annual Non-ambulatory Hunt at Jardis Point located at Dumas, Arkansas. The hunt starts as the participants show off their skills as marksman. The target practice shows the hunters knowledge of primitive weapons as well as ensuring good clean take of a white-tailed deer. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission weigh and check the take of all deer on site. State and local laws apply to all hunts.

Boyd Point is located in Jefferson County across the harbor from Regional Park in the Pine Bluff Slack water Harbor at Navigation Mile 54.4. Boyd Point was annexed into the Pine Bluff City Limits. Public hunting of this Corps property is currently restricted in accordance with the City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances Section 14-26. Discharging Firearms. Click here (PDF) to see the ordinance.

The Arkansas Disabled Sportsman Association donates one of their hydraulic power lift stands to the hunt. This stand allows the hunter to be lifted to an elevation of approximately 20 feet and has all the amenities of home. With features such as windows that open and close, carpet, bench-seat and plenty of room for a wheelchair.
Come join the fun and fellowship of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Corps of Engineers and even take a few tips from the hunters as they show off trophies or lose shirttails.

Physical requirements for the Mobility Impaired Deer Hunt are:

Applicant must have a permanent physical condition that severely impairs their mobility from either paralysis or amputation of lower extremities, which requires the assistance from a wheelchair, braces, crutches, or other aids of mobility.

Each applicant must provide a doctor’s letter to verify qualification and level of disability.

Applications can be obtained from:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Arkansas Post Field Office
35 Wild Goose Lane
Tichnor, AR 72166

Phone: (870) 548-2291

Updated/Reviewed: 1 May 2009