Wisconsin Ag Connection - Gun Season for Hunters with Disabilities Opens in October

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Gun Season for Hunters with Disabilities Opens in October
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 09/28/2016

More than 70 landowners in 48 counties are enrolled in the disabled deer hunt program in 2016. The Department of Natural Resources says the hunt runs October 1-9 this year, in which more than 400 participants will take part in the special deer season.

"This hunt relies upon the generosity of landowners and is a tremendous opportunity to provide a unique opportunity for hunters with disabilities," said Maggie Stewart, DNR assistant big game ecologist. "As in 2015, close to 400 hunters will partake in the disabled deer hunt this year, and we hope that level of participation continues into the future."

The disabled gun deer hunt is only open on properties that are enrolled in the program. Hunters with a valid disabled hunting permit can contact a participating landowner to sign up for the hunt each fall.

Hunters should contact sponsors directly and be prepared to provide their name, contact information and DNR customer ID number. To be eligible, hunters must possess a valid Class A, Class B long-term permit that allows shooting from a vehicle or Class C or D disabled hunting permit. As in the past, eligible hunters must also possess a gun deer license.

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