Arkabutla Lake Archery Hunt

July 16, 2025 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that Arkabutla Lake will hold its special management archery deer hunt Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 31–Nov. 2. Each of the two hunts will last three days and applicants must have a valid Mississippi hunting license. 

Applications are available at the Arkabutla Lake Field Office, and online at https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Arkabutla-Lake/ 

The deadline for receiving applications is 3 p.m., Aug. 27. Applicants will be drawn in a random order until all available spots are filled. The drawing will take place Sept. 2 and successfully drawn applicants will be notified via email or phone call.

Once notified, chosen applicants will be informed about the opportunity to scout the hunting area until Sept. 30. The hunting area and number of applicants may vary based on closures below the dam.

If you have any questions about the hunt or need an application, please contact Brady Bozeman at 662-301-4567 or the Arkabutla Lake Field Office at 662-292-1992.