By Enid Lake Ranger Staff
Physically Challenged Fishing Day

“Fishing Day for the Physically Challenged” is scheduled for September 10.  

Physically challenged individuals of all ages are invited to Chickasaw Hill Recreation Area for a day of fishing, food and fellowship.  Park Rangers and volunteers will be standing by in this area to greet and load fishing participants onto pontoon boats. Boats are furnished and operated by volunteers who take these guests onto the lake for a morning of fishing.

After a morning of fishing they will return for a fish fry with all the trimmings, which is prepared and served by volunteers of Chickasaw Hill Recreation Area.  After lunch, a drawing is held for door prizes that have been furnished by local businesses and volunteers.

“Hunting and Fishing Day” is schedule for September 24 at Riverview Recreation Area. Activities will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. The day will be filled with hunting and fishing activities including: outdoor exhibits, musical entertainment, demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, children’s events, a fishing rodeo, an archery tournament, concession stands, and prize give-aways.

Springdale Special Deer Hunt

Enid Lake will host its annual Springdale Wildlife Management Area Special Deer Hunt again this year October 21- November 18. Information and applications will be available September 1. Applications may be obtained at the Enid Lake Field Office or in area newspapers.

For more information on upcoming events or if you are interested in volunteering or participating in these events contact a Park Ranger at Enid Lake Field Office by calling 662-563-4571 or visit www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Lakes/ms/enid/.