The Wildlife Conservation Order, 3.101g, Special firearm disabled hunter deer hunting days, season established, participation requirements, limits defined

(1) The special firearm deer hunt for disabled hunters shall be a 2-day hunt starting the third Saturday in October upon privately owned lands, or public lands requiring an access permit and open to the special firearm deer hunt for disabled hunters by lottery.

At this time only Fort Custer Military lands near Augusta is known to be sponsoring such a hunt. Contact Fort Custer at (269)731-6570 for further information or see their web site at www.fortcusterhunt.org.

(2) Individuals wishing to participate in the special firearm deer hunt for disabled hunters shall be eligible if one of the following applies:

(a) A person is in possession of a permit issued by the department to hunt from a standing vehicle.

(b) A veteran with 100 percent disability as defined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Documentation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs indicating 100 percent disability shall be in the possession of a veteran participating in this hunt.

(c) A blind person, as defined by section 1 of Act No. 260 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 393.351 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(3) Eligible individuals wishing to participate in the special firearm deer hunt for disabled hunters on public land must apply for a permit through a lottery system in accordance with instructions provided by the land manager.