Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
 

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Modified Wednesday, June 4, 2003

Hunting for disabled persons

Hunting areas

Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area, Box Elder County

In 1997 five physically challenged hunting blinds were completed. These areas have good use and fair hunter success. They are on a first come use basis. Use is continuing to increase as awareness increases. Paths are of concrete with hand rails and no seating is provided. Loading and unloading areas are gravel pull off areas on the main access road.

The area is identified with signs that read:

DESIGNATED AREA

Physically challenged use area next 1600 feet, waters edge to rest area. Hunting allowed only from 5 permanent blinds. Load and unload only next 1600 feet. One non-physically challenged per party allowed for retrieval. Department of Motor Vehicle certification requirements apply to designated area.

Regulations governing the use is: possession of and on person of a copy of the SECTION A of the Department of Motor Vehicle form properly filed out of DISABLED PERSON AND PHYSICIAN DISABILITY CERTIFICATION.

All other rules and regulations apply.

Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge — Located in Utah's west desert. A mobility impairment blind site provides mobility impaired hunters a quality early season hunting site.

Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area — Wildlife viewing and hunting, (801) 451-7386, 515 E. 5300 S., Ogden, Utah 84405

Hunting regulations

Special hunting rules exist for disabled individuals, here's a summary with detailed information following. Please note that the appropriate permit and tag and COR (certificate of registration) must be obtained and all other rules in the Big Game Proclamation still apply.

  • Companion hunting: Disabled individuals may be eligible to have a companion hunter.
  • Extended hunt: Disabled individuals may be eligible for an extension of 30 days for any limited entry hunt.
  • Crossbows: A disabled person may use a crossbow to hunt deer, elk or pronghorn during the archery hunt.
  • Hunting from vehicles: An individual who is permanently confined to a wheelchair or the use of crutches and possesses a valid Certificate of Registration, may take big game from a terrestrial motor vehicle.

Other Information

Physically Challenged Bowhunters of America