DISABLED SPORTSMAN HUNTS
The Commission has developed a tier hunting system for disabled sportsmen. This tier system is designed to offer a variety of hunting levels for disabled sportsmen.
Tier II hunts are those on game lands and refuges that are included in the Permit Hunting Opportunities Program and allow managed participation for disabled sportsmen and their companion in order to provide unique hunting opportunities. A permit is required for these hunts. Some may have designated blinds. Refer to the Application Procedures section for more information on applying for permits.
Tier III hunts are Commission-facilitated and assisted hunts located on a game land within each region. These hunts offer managed participation for disabled sportsmen and their companion in areas where blinds are provided and offer a unique hunting opportunity. A permit and orientation is required for these hunts. Tier III hunts are listed separately from the Tier II hunts in the Hunt Descriptions section of this guide.
In order to qualify for a disabled hunt permit, you must possess one of the following:, , A Disabled Veteran or Totally Disabled License or a Disabled Sportsman Hunt Certification. The Disabled Sportsman Hunt Certification is not a license; therefore, a valid hunting license, in addition to the hunt permit, is required when participating in permit hunt opportunities. Applicants will be charged a $10 nonrefundable administrative fee that covers all disabled hunts applied for in one transaction. General rules follow:
• Unless otherwise stated, permit holders may bring a companion to assist and hunt.
The companion must carry the companion card received with the permit and must hunt alongside the permit holder at all times. There is no fee or application required for the companion. Companions may not apply for disabled hunts individually.
• On multiple day hunts, the companion may be different as long as they have the companion
card.
• If orientation is required, the disabled sportsman must attend in order for the permit to
be valid.
• Information regarding access can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
section of this guide.
Disabled Sportsman Hunt Overview
Johns River Loop Road Tract
A disabled sportsman and his companion examine a newly installed box hunting blind and food plot clearing during the first Tier II deer hunt held on the Johns River Loop Road Tract during the 2008 deer season. The duo of father and son bagged a large antlerless deer earlier that morning.