USACE accepting applications for youth hunt

Last updated: October 8, 2026

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District at Grenada Lake is preparing to host the 2026 Veterans Deer Hunt on December 18-20, 2026.

The primary purpose of this hunt is to give back to our Veterans who have sacrificed much to protect the freedoms of our country as well as to regulate the deer herd to prevent overpopulation.

Registration for the hunt is in-person only and will be held November 3-14, 2026, at the Grenada Lake Visitor Center, which is open Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed 1:00-1:30 for lunch). Registrants must provide proof of Veteran status when registering.

Hunters will be drawn to hunt in one of three locations: below Grenada Dam, Benwood, or Grenada Waterfowl Refuge.

Participants must abide by all USACE and Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks rules and regulations. Those selected to participate in the hunt will be notified by phone or email. 

* Any missing or false information will result in a rejection of the application. *

* All State and Federal small game regulations will be enforced. *

For additional information, contact the Grenada Lake Field Office (662)-226-1679.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is engineering solutions to the nation’s toughest challenges while advancing its commitment to building infrastructure, not paperwork. The district delivers vital missions across a 68,000-square-mile area spanning portions of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Its area of responsibility includes nine major river basins and approximately 460 miles of mainline Mississippi River levees, supporting flood risk reduction, navigation, environmental stewardship, and resilient infrastructure for the region.