Hey, just wanted to update you on some information that I have been getting questions on lately. Hopefully, if you are reading this, you have been drawn to hunt the Shelby Forest WMA, Congrats!! On this site I will update information through out the year with information that you might want to know. Hopefully, this site will provide you information and answers to a few of your questions.
License:
You need all the appropriate license to hunt waterfowl on the area which includes regular hunt/fish license, state waterfowl, WMA waterfowl, migratory bird, and Federal Duck Stamp. If you have a lifetime Sportsman, all you need is the Federal Duck Stamp. You will also need to obtain a free park permit from the Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Visitor Center.
Places to stay:
If you are coming from out of town, there are several options available for a place to stay. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park has cabins to rent, campgrounds, etc. You can visit tsp.itinio.com and scroll down to Meeman-Shelby and book your reservation. If you need further assistance, you can call their office at 901-876-5215. Also, if you are looking for hotels, the city of Millington has several hotels to stay depending on your style and budget. If staying in Millington, it is about 15 minutes to the Park from there. There are many different places to eat to fix your starvings.
Who can Hunt:
The person that got drawn (along with their confirmation number) has to be present in order for the blind to be hunted. That person can take up to 4 guests with them (maximum number in one spot is 5 people). Make sure that the drawn applicant has their confirmation number with them at all times!!
Are there blinds:
There are no blinds at any of the locations. The number that you got drawn for is a specific spot. All areas are in a group of cypress trees that you can hide behind. All areas will have either cypress trees or buckbrush or a mix of both. The key to the hunt is to HIDE!!!
Access:
Blind sites 1-5 are located on Eagle Lake. You will need a boat to access these areas. There is a little boat ramp there, but not much of one. The slope is very slight. In low water conditions, boats will have to loaded and unloaded by hand (which is a lot fun!!!) The gap to get into the open water is very narrow. Therefore, I recommend very small, light boats to use on the area. If you are planning on bringing your 20'70" War Eagle, you will be very disappointed!!
Blind sites 6-9 can only be accessed by foot. Site 6 you have to walk down Poplar Tree Levee and take a little hike into the area. Sites 7,8, and 9 you have to drop off the Mississippi River Bluff to get to those sites. Going to these sites is not near as bad as the walk back to the truck!! Although a boat would be handy at these sites, you will not be able to carry a boat that far. If you think you can, you have all the power in the world to do so. Good Luck!!
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