Hunters with Disabilities
Disabled Hunter Access to State Hunting Lands by ATV or Motorized Vehicle
To facilitate disabled hunter's to access state hunting lands for hunting, the DNR implemented a revised form and application procedure to offer reasonable accommodation to hunter's requesting access.
The revised process includes submitting Form 2500-079 - Motorized Vehicles for Disabled Hunting on State Lands Application (pdf). This can be processed by DNR Service Centers and property managers of the specified requested hunting area/DNR property.
Once the application is reviewed and processed the hunter will be given a permit 2500-080 indicating the access specifics and a large yellow sign to attach to the vehicle or ATV they are using to inform wardens from a distance they have authorization. Discretion for the issuance of these permits is with the property manager/warden based upon environmental concerns and volume use issues or abuse. The permit authorizes only the disabled hunter to be transported on the vehicle and to use the vehicle to set up or remove hunting blind or equipment and the harvested animal. Abuse of the permit will result in its cancellation.
- Licenses and Permits For People with Disabilities
- What You Should Know about Permits for People with Disabilities brochure (pdf)
- All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Operation in Wisconsin
- Disabled Deer Hunts
Disabled Deer Hunts Sponsor Applications and Participants Lists
Wisconsin law provides for a variety of hunting, fishing, and recreational use permits designed to help people with disabilities enjoy the state’s natural resources. Go to related DNR site to find out how you can sponsor and/or participate in a gun deer hunt for people with disabilities.
- Application and Authorization to Conduct a Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities (pdf)
- Form : List of Participating Hunters for Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities (pdf)
Licenses and Permits for Hunters with Disabilities
People needing to qualify as a Class A, B, or C Disabled Hunter, can obtain the following permit application below:
Hunting Permits
- Class A Permit Application 9400-543 (pdf) - for hunters with specific permanent physical disabilities
- Class B Permit Application 9400-544 (pdf) - for hunters with temporary/permanent physical disabilities
- Class C Permit Application 9400-415 (pdf) - for legally blind hunters
- Crossbow Permit Application 2300-107 (pdf) - permanent disability