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Special dove hunt set for Grenada Lake

Aug. 6, 2024 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District announces that Grenada Lake will host a dove hunt on Sept. 7-8. This year’s hunt will be a draw hunt and will be held in two separate locations. Hunt area 1 is located north of Highway 332 between the Grenada Lake Dam and the Grenada Airport and hunt area 2 is located at Grenada Waterfowl Refuge near Sabougla. 

To be eligible for this hunt, individuals must possess a valid Mississippi hunting license. Youth hunters, under the age 16, are not required to possess a hunting license; however, they must hunt in the same location as a licensed adult. Exceptions include youth hunters, ages 12-15, who have completed a hunter’s education course and possesses a valid hunter’s education card. 

Registration for the hunt will be 15-22. Once drawn, each participant will receive a hunting packet with a map of the area and the regulations for the hunt. To register, please send an email to will.clark@usace.army.mil with your name, age, and phone number. Grenada Lake is excited to continue this opportunity to kick off the fall hunting seasons.

* Drawn applicants will be notified of their appropriate time and hunting date. *

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

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

* Hunting with shotguns only. *

For additional information, contact the Grenada Lake Field Office at 662-226-5911 or 662-347-8654.