Corps of Engineers offer deer hunts to mobility impaired

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is offering special deer hunts providing accessibility for disabled military and mobility impaired hunters this fall. Applications will be accepted through September 1st.

Applicants can apply for up to three different hunting locations in Arkansas. A local muzzleloader hunt will be held in Mountain Home October 23rd through 25th.

Eligible applicants with paralysis, amputation of a limb or at least a 50-percent disability rating can apply and are not required to be retired military. Active duty military in a Wounded Warrior program are also eligible for the hunts. Applicants must submit a completed application form and a doctor’s letter verifying their disability to be eligible. A drawing will be held in September to select hunters.

For more information, contact Bruce Caldwell at 501-340-1425 or Ty Fowler at 501-340-1433.


   

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