Disabled Hunter Road Access

[Giggles]

Does anyone know if this permit is based on a point system, or if everyone has the same chance of getting drawn?  I finally found something positive the army gave me...a bum knee and back.  This even beats the retirement and VA disability I'm receiving.   

[bobcat]

No, there is no point system involved.

[Elkrunner]

There is a form that you need to fill out and have your doctor sign. 

[CAMPMEAT]

Does anyone know if this permit is based on a point system, or if everyone has the same chance of getting drawn?  I finally found something positive the army gave me...a bum knee and back.  This even beats the retirement and VA disability I'm receiving.

To request an application for a Disabled Hunter Permit contact the WDFW @
360-902-2464
Starting 6-1 to 7-31 ONLY.
It tells you everything that needs to be done. I got mine in less than 1 week.
There are other programs too for access to timber lands, Inland Empire Paper. They have a drawing, which is over. I got a family pass free of charge for 1000's of acres in eastern Washington and you can ride your ATV LEGALLY on it. You can also have a designated hunter with you too.
Look at page 88 in the game laws.

[gasman]

Unfortunately, the areas for disabled hunters have been the same for years and many are not that good any more 

There is no points system, it is just who gets drawn for the area.

[CAMPMEAT]

Unfortunately, the areas for disabled hunters have been the same for years and many are not that good any more 

There is no points system, it is just who gets drawn for the area.

True, but I was told by Julie Anderson out of the Swanson Lake Rec area that there is a new area by Eloika Lake . She's the boss and gave me a new road map for that area. Might be too far though.

[gasman]

Unfortunately, the areas for disabled hunters have been the same for years and many are not that good any more 

There is no points system, it is just who gets drawn for the area.

True, but I was told by Julie Anderson out of the Swanson Lake Rec area that there is a new area by Eloika Lake . She's the boss and gave me a new road map for that area. Might be too far though.

I sure hope so, our disabled hunters dont have enough area to hunt to get away from the general hunting public.

I believe they need to look at or rotate areas for disabled hunters more often.

[CAMPMEAT]

Unfortunately, the areas for disabled hunters have been the same for years and many are not that good any more 

There is no points system, it is just who gets drawn for the area.

True, but I was told by Julie Anderson out of the Swanson Lake Rec area that there is a new area by Eloika Lake . She's the boss and gave me a new road map for that area. Might be too far though.

I sure hope so, our disabled hunters dont have enough area to hunt to get away from the general hunting public.

I believe they need to look at or rotate areas for disabled hunters more often.

No kidding. They are even closing areas down and not looking for other places for us. Sucks !!!

[shoot-em-dead]

I have the placard and I sure don't complain about it- it still gives us advantages that many hunters don't get like sitting in the warm cab of the truck while glassing a big clear cut, and shooting from the truck if opportunity arises. I have only shot from the truck once and that was at a bobcat and missed but I still had the chance and legally. There are also many different organizations and private farms that will give access to disabled hunters that they don't give anyone else. As far as the state draws I don't put in for them right now because I know there are other hunters that have more severe disabilities than I do and can't get out like I can.

The program is a plus for disabled folks and I would say that 85% of the folks that I have met that have them are not disabled to the point that they need a placard. It is also to help the odds of harvesting an animal but not a guarantee. It is still HUNTING not harvesting. Learn more about the opportunities that exist and find something else to complain about.

[CAMPMEAT]

FYI, I have a placard too ! I use it all the time.

[buckhorn2]

My disabeled friend just got his permit to use a cross bow it should be interesting figureing how he can shoot that out of a car. He has had the placecard for several years I don;t think we live near the roads for the disabled and he has another operation in september so will probley miss this year  so did;nt want to put in for permits either so he would;nt hurt someones chances of getting drawn.

[CAMPMEAT]

My disabeled friend just got his permit to use a cross bow it should be interesting figureing how he can shoot that out of a car. He has had the placecard for several years I don;t think we live near the roads for the disabled and he has another operation in september so will probley miss this year  so did;nt want to put in for permits either so he would;nt hurt someones chances of getting drawn.

Ride in the back of a pickup in a secured chair...

[buckhorn2]

Sounds good but we live on the wet side don;t know how long he would last could try it though on a good day.

[CAMPMEAT]

Sounds good but we live on the wet side don;t know how long he would last could try it though on a good day.

Setup a blind in the back of the truck with the chair inside of it.....

[buckhorn2]

I am the hunter companion for my disabeled friend that has a crossbow permit but I rifle hunt. If I am with him can I have a bow to assist even if I have a rifle deer and elk tag. Worring what would happen if he did hit something and it was crippled or something what would it be legal for a hunter companion to do in that case. He thinks I could go after it with his crossbow but I know nothing about them but do have a bow just wanted to know the regulations on that before we get ourselves into something. Also anybody know how effecient a crossbow is hunting will it stop a deer or elk or would a chase be on.