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2025 Arkansas Mobility Impaired & Disabled Military Deer Hunt Program

Special hunting opportunities for disabled veterans and mobility impaired individuals, provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District.

Hunt Locations

7 Sites

Hunt Duration

2-3 Days

Application Deadline

Aug 29

Years Active

25+ Years

🎯 Program Overview

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is proud to offer specialized deer hunting opportunities designed specifically for mobility impaired individuals and disabled military personnel. These hunts provide accessible hunting experiences with full support from dedicated staff and volunteers.

🚨 Important Deadlines

Application Deadline: August 29, 2025

Selection Notification: October 1, 2025

Hunt drawings will be held in mid-September 2025

Eligibility Requirements

Although one of the Corps' primary missions is to support our military, most applicants are not required to have a service-related disability. This program is open to individuals with permanent physical disabilities that limit mobility or require physical assistance.

Level I Participants

Considered permanently "mobility impaired" or "non-ambulatory"

  • May receive priority over other applicants
  • Not required to be active duty military or disabled veterans
  • Must have permanent paralysis or amputation requiring assistive devices
  • If more applications than spots available, military affiliated applicants may receive priority

Level II Participants

Must be disabled military (active duty or veteran)

  • VA evaluated physical disability of 50% or greater
  • Disability must severely limit mobility
  • Priority given to higher disability percentages if oversubscribed

📋 Medical Documentation Required

All applicants must provide signed physician verification of their disability level. Previous 2023-2024 participants may be eligible for self-certification. Contact the Hunt Application Coordinator if you have questions about your eligibility to self-certify.

2025 Hunt Schedule

Location Dates Weapon Types Phone
Mountain Home Oct 20-22 Muzzleloader/Archery/Crossbow 501-340-1434
Nimrod Oct 29-30 All Firearms 479-272-3205
Greeson Oct 29-31 Muzzleloader 870-285-2151
Clarksville Nov 4-6 Muzzleloader/Shotgun/Straight Wall Cartridge 501-340-1741
Gillham Nov 14-16 All Firearms/Archery 870-584-4161
Ouachita Nov 15-16 Modern Gun 501-418-6505
Arkansas Post Dec 3-5 Muzzleloader/Shotgun Archery 870-548-2291
Map of Arkansas showing USACE hunt locations

Map showing all USACE hunt locations across Arkansas

Hunt Location Details

Arkansas Post

Location: Merrisach Lake Park area, Southeast Arkansas Delta region

Terrain: Cedar/shrub thickets, bottomland hardwoods, wildlife food plots

Special Notes:
Bag Limit: Two deer (buck and doe or two does)
Accommodations: Camping & RV hookups available
Meals: Welcome lunch before safety briefing

Man in an elevated deer stand
Mountain Home - "The Jewel of Arkansas"

Location: Bull Shoals Lake, Ozark Isle (760 acres total)

Terrain: Towering hardwoods, aromatic cedar trees, lush food plots surrounded by crystal blue waters of Bull Shoals Lake

Services: Rangers retrieve, process, and de-bone harvested deer

Special Notes:
Chronic Wasting Disease Zone - bring a cooler for de-boning
Pop-up blinds used in a variety of settings

Men in wheelchairs sitting in a field in the forest
Clarksville

Location: Johnson County Waterfowl Rest Area within Clarksville city limits

Terrain: Bottomland hardwoods, pine plantations, wildlife openings, waterfowl ponds

Special Notes:
Located in CWD zone - bring cooler for de-boning
Transportation: UTV transport to blinds (car/van accessible options available)
Meals: Hot meals provided throughout hunt duration

Gillham - "Bright Spot on the Cossatot"

Location: Lake Gillham on the Cossatot River

Terrain: Hardwood and pine timber mixed with food plots

Special Notes:
Services: Quartering and packing of harvested deer, ice provided
Meals: Hot meals provided daily

Gillham Hunt Photo
Greeson

Location: Lake Greeson WMA, Parker Creek Campground (15,000+ acres)

Special Notes:
Stands: Permanent wheelchair-accessible stands
Accommodations: Local businesses often donate motel rooms and cabins
Services: Transportation to/from stands, firearms available if needed, meals provided
Camping: Tent and camper sites available

Nimrod

Location: Ouachita Mountains, scenic Highway 7 area

Terrain: Remote mountain ridges, upland hardwood timber, green wildlife openings

Special Notes:
Accessibility: Improved roads and stands accommodate power chair users
Schedule: Two-day hunt with multiple hunting sessions
Services: Radio communication, quick deer retrieval and processing

Ouachita - "Diamond of the Vicksburg District"

Location: 40,000 acres surface water, 20,000 acres land surrounded by Ouachita National Forest

Special Notes:
Capacity: 3-4 hunters over 2-day span
Terrain: Gated/posted areas, closed campgrounds, remote food plots
Accessibility: All blinds wheelchair accessible, manual wheelchair backup recommended for electric chairs
Services: De-boning/quartering service, meals provided

Man in a wheel chair in the forest

Additional Mobility Impaired Hunt Opportunities

These hunts require separate applications. Contact the hunt coordinator at the phone numbers below for more information:

Cooks Lake Deer Hunt Coordinator: (870) 282-8249

DeGray Lake Duck Hunt Coordinator: (870) 246-5501 ext. 4013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Little Rock District

Mobility Impaired & Disabled Military Deer Hunt Program

For current program information, applications, and hunt details, contact the Hunt Application Coordinator or visit our website for updates.