WISCONSIN (NBC 26) — Eligible disabled hunters hoping to participate in the 2022 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilitiesshould confirm their hunting location and sponsor to the Wisconsin DNR before September 1, 2022.
“Since 1992, Wisconsin’s dedicated gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities provides opportunities to pursue whitetails regardless of any special challenges a hunter may face,” said Ally Magnin, DNR Assistant Deer and Elk Specialist. “This unique hunt pairs interested hunters with landowner sponsors who generously open their properties for the October hunt.”
Eligible hunters may sign up for one sponsored property per year and must possess a gun deer license.
Hunters should contact sponsors directly using this link. It is noted that some properties can accommodate more hunters than others, so hunters are advised to contact potential sponsors as early as possible to determine availability.
Wisconsin DNR believes that the outdoors are for everyone. They are committed to providing various hunting, fishing and recreational permits and unique opportunities designed to help give people with disabilities the opportunity to partake in Wisconsin's abundant natural resources.
For more information about the DNR's Deer Hunting for Hunters with Disabilities visit dnr.wisconsin.gov.
