State wildlife agency forms where a clinician certifies a disability so a patient can use a crossbow, hunt from a vehicle, or get a free or reduced-fee license.
State wildlife agencies let hunters and anglers with disabilities use adapted methods or get free or reduced-fee licenses, and many of these permits rest on a clinician's certification. The common types are crossbow or modified bow permits, such as California's DFW 537 and Michigan's PR9134; permits to shoot from a stationary vehicle, such as Pennsylvania's PGC-707-LE and New York's Non-Ambulatory Hunter Permit; and free fishing licenses for blindness, mobility impairment or developmental disability, such as California's DFW355B.
Check who may sign. Many forms accept only a licensed physician, but Idaho, Iowa, Oregon and Wyoming also accept PAs and nurse practitioners, Michigan accepts physical and occupational therapists, and some states take chiropractors. Vision permits often go to an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Illinois requires a witness to the physician's signature. In Kentucky, and for Missouri's fishing exemption, the completed form is itself the permit and stays with the hunter or angler. Vero Documents fills PDF forms from the visit note and the chart; the clinician reviews and signs.
Physician certification of a disability that prevents drawing and holding a bow, so the hunter may use a crossbow or bow-locking device during archery seasons.
Physician certification of a visual disability so the hunter may use a telescopic sight on a muzzleloader during muzzleloader-only seasons.
Physician certification of a mobility impairment so the hunter can get the Mobility Impaired Disabled Persons Motor Vehicle Hunting License to shoot from a stationary vehicle.
Eye doctor certification of legal blindness (acuity 20/200 or field 20 degrees or less, Fish & Game Code §7151(a)(1)) for a free sport fishing license.
Physician certification that a California resident is permanently unable to move without an assistive mobility device (Fish & Game Code §7151(a)(4)) for a free fishing license.
Certification that the applicant is developmentally disabled (Fish & Game Code §7151(a)(3)) for a free sport fishing license.
Physician certification that a hunter meets a permanent disability criterion (mobility aid, blindness, limb loss, lung disease, AHA class III/IV cardiac) to hunt and shoot from a vehicle on public hunting areas.
Physician certification that a hunter's physical disability makes regular archery equipment unusable, allowing crossbow use on public hunting areas.
Doctor, PA or NP certification of a permanent disability (Idaho Code 36-406(g), 36-1101(b)) for a resident disabled combination or fishing license at reduced fee.
Doctor, PA or NP certification that the hunter has lost use of lower extremities/hands or cannot walk 200 feet unassisted (Idaho Code 36-1101(b)) for a permit to hunt from a motor vehicle.
Licensed physician's sworn statement that a hunter is paraplegic or permanently/temporarily disabled (mobility aids, lung disease, cardiac class III/IV, etc.) for a permit to hunt from a standing vehicle.
DNR Form 542-0417Physician certification that the applicant is a person with a disability under Iowa Code 321L.1(8) (temporary or permanent) for a severely disabled deer hunting license.
Kentucky-licensed physician's attestation of a severe mobility impairment (paralysis, amputation, wheelchair/crutches, lung or cardiac limits, etc.) for vehicle access on designated wildlife management areas.
Licensed physician's attestation that a hunter cannot use conventional archery equipment and must use a crossbow during bow-only deer season, with temporary/permanent duration.
Licensed physician's attestation that a hunter must hunt from an ATV or other vehicle (private property) because of a temporary or permanent disability.
Physician certification (or optometrist/ophthalmologist for vision) that a hunter meets the Physically Challenged Hunter Program criteria (wheelchair, ambulatory, amputee, vision classes), for the matching permit.
Licensed physician's evaluation of the nature, permanence and functional effect of a permanent physical disability so the Commissioner can issue a special permit to hunt, trap or fish in an otherwise prohibited manner or time.
Certification by a physician, PT or OT (functional draw test, manual muscle test, range-of-motion test, or physician criteria such as amputation or permanent wheelchair use) for a permit to use a crossbow or modified bow in restricted archery seasons.
PR9409Certification by a licensed physician or physical/occupational therapist (coordination assessment, or physician diagnosis of amputation, paraplegia, spinal cord injury) that a permanently disabled hunter cannot walk in a hunting situation, for a permit to hunt from a standing vehicle or PMAD.
Physician verification of a permanent physical disability so the hunter can add a Type 2 Disabled Hunter endorsement to a Minnesota driver's license/ID (used for special disabled-hunter seasons).
Physician certification that a Missouri resident is legally blind or has a qualifying physical/mental condition (3 CSR 10-5.205) so they may fish without a permit.
Physician certification of a disability (3 CSR 10-20.805(43)): blindness, inability to walk 50 feet, etc., allowing the hunter to hunt from a stationary vehicle or use other exempted methods (e.g. crossbow, laser sight) for a stated duration.
Medical provider's certification of a permanent lifetime condition (e.g. upper-limb impairment, coordination deficit) so the archer may use modified archery equipment (not crossbows) in archery season.
Medical provider's certification that a Montana resident meets the permanent-disability criteria (e.g. non-ambulatory, documented genetic condition) for a reduced-fee Resident with a Disability Conservation License.
MCA 87-2-803(3)Montana-licensed medical provider's certification that a hunter is permanently and substantially non-ambulatory (or has a documented genetic condition) for a permit to hunt from a vehicle.
MCA 87-2-803(6)Physician certification that a Montana resident's vision is seriously defective or causes blindness, for a $10 one-time lifetime fishing license.
Licensed physician certification of a disability (NAC 503.1465) that prevents use of conventional archery equipment, for a permit to use a crossbow or draw-lock device.
Physician or eye doctor statement that a Nevada resident has a severe physical disability that materially limits gainful employment, or is blind, for a $15 specialty combination hunting and fishing license.
Physician statement of permanent restriction to a wheelchair/walker/crutches or permanent conditions that substantially limit walking, required before applying for mobility-impaired-only pronghorn, deer, elk and oryx hunts.
Physician certification of a permanent or temporary disability so the hunter may use a longbow with a mechanical device to draw, hold or release the string.
Licensed physician certification that a hunter is non-ambulatory, for a 5-year permit to hunt from a stationary motor vehicle.
Clinician confirmation that the applicant is blind, paraplegic or has lost the use of one or both arms, for a permit to hunt game or shoot nongame fish with a crossbow.
Clinician certification that a licensed hunter cannot walk for hunting or has lost use of an arm at or below the elbow, for a permit to shoot from a stationary motor vehicle on private land.
Medical practitioner certification that the applicant meets a permanent disability criterion (mobility aid, lung disease, cardiac class III/IV, cannot hold firearm/bow/rod, 20/200 vision) for an ODFW Disabilities Permit (e.g. hunting from a vehicle, designated hunter/angler).
Physician certification of a qualifying mobility, lung or cardiovascular disability so a licensed hunter can get a Disabled Person Permit to shoot from a stationary vehicle (34 Pa.C.S. § 2923).
Physician verification of a temporary or permanent ambulatory condition so the hunter can get a 4-year (or temporary) permit to shoot from a parked motor vehicle.
Physician or chiropractor statement that the applicant cannot use a conventional bow (30 lb draw) due to loss of use of an arm or wheelchair use, for a crossbow or draw-lock permit.
Health care provider certification that the applicant meets the definition of a person with a developmental disability (18 V.S.A. § 9302) for a free permanent fishing license.
Physician statement that a licensed hunter is paraplegic or has a permanent severe physical disability and cannot walk 25 feet from a roadway, so a permit to hunt from a motor vehicle off the right of way can be issued.
Physician certification of paraplegia or a permanent, severe physical mobility disability for a free permanent fishing or combination hunting/fishing license.
Physician's certification of a permanent physical disability (Code of Virginia §29.1-528.2) exempting a hunter from a county requirement to hunt from an elevated treestand.
Physician (MD, ARNP or PA) certification of a permanent mobility, visual or developmental disability for WDFW Disability Status (companion card, designated harvester, reduced-fee licenses, special use permits).
Physician's medical certification of a permanent inoperable physical or cognitive disability that prevents boarding/exiting a vehicle, for a Special Use Permit to hunt from a motor vehicle (requires WDFW Disability Status).
Eye-care or physician certification of central visual acuity permanently 20/200 or worse (or 20-degree field) so the hunter may use a scope/aid and qualifies for a Disabled Hunter Permit.
Clinician certification that a hunter has a central visual acuity disability, upper-extremity disability, quadriplegia/paraplegia or 50% paralysis (or uses a wheelchair) for a hunting season extension permit.
Clinician certification that a hunter meets a Chapter 35 disability (mobility, lung, cardiac, cannot hold/shoot a firearm or bow, or 20/200 vision) for a Disabled Hunter Permit (incl. shooting from a vehicle).
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A physician signs the DFW 537 Disabled Archer Permit Application, certifying a disability that prevents drawing and holding a bow, and records their license number. The hunter can then use a crossbow or a bow-locking device during archery seasons. The application is mailed to the CDFW License and Revenue Branch, carries no fee, and the permit is valid for one license year, July 1 to June 30. It must be carried while hunting.
The physician certifies a qualifying mobility, lung or cardiovascular disability so a licensed hunter can get a Disabled Person Permit to shoot from a stationary vehicle. Chiropractors may certify mobility only, not lung or cardiovascular disease. The applicant completes Section I only. The Game Commission may contact the physician, and a refusal to discuss the case returns the application. A handicapped parking permit does not automatically qualify.
On some state forms. Idaho's disability certification and BA-116, Iowa's severely disabled deer license application, Oregon's Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit, Washington's Hunter / Fisher Disability Status Application and Wyoming's Disabled Hunter Permit accept NPs or ARNPs, and Montana accepts APRNs. Louisiana's Physically Challenged Hunters Permit needs a Louisiana-licensed physician, not an NP or PA, and California's FG355D also excludes NPs and PAs.
It varies by state. California's DFW355B is certified by an optometrist or ophthalmologist for legal blindness: acuity of 20/200 or a field of 20 degrees or less. Missouri's fishing permit exemption takes an ophthalmologist or optometrist for vision. Montana's lifetime fishing license for the blind is certified by a physician. Vermont's legally blind license has no clinician form and accepts any physician document stating legal blindness.