The Corps of Engineers has announced that the 21st annual Assisted Deer Hunt was held this past Friday through Sunday at Milford Lake. A total of 16 physically challenged hunters and 1 youth participated in the outing and harvested 9 antlerless and 2 antlered deer.

The hunters met Friday for an orientation meeting and were assigned volunteer guides who field dressed, loaded and transported the harvested deer for the hunter. A rifle sight in took place prior to the Friday evening hunt. On Saturday and Sunday the hunt began at 5 o’clock each morning with breakfast served by the Geary County Fish & Game Association.

Volunteers and sponsors support the event ranging from the Geary County Fish & Game Association and Milford State Park to Grandpa Boones Cabin and the Clay Center Locker Plant.

If anyone with mobility issues would like to apply for next year’s Assisted Deer Hunt contact the Corps of Engineers office at 785-238-5714.