What is an Adaptive or Supported Deer Hunt?
Adaptive/Supported Deer Hunts are designed for those 10 and older with disabilities to receive support in transportation or utilize equipment, such as EcoRovers, to navigate the terrain and hunt independently. Key elements include:
- An overview of the available adaptive equipment and time use the equipment to become familiar with it.
- A pre-hunt meeting to review key aspects of the hunt, review hunting safety rules and network with the other hunters and DNR staff in the group.
- 2 hunting sessions provided at minimum (based on location), you are able to commit to fewer sessions based on your availability.
- Flexibility for new, returning, or novice hunters.
- Transportation to your blind location.
- Assistance retrieving harvested game.
We highly suggest that hunters bring an adult buddy with them to the event for any personal or advanced medical needs. Mobility-impaired youth, ages 10-17, MUST have an adult always present with them.
How does the application and selection process work?
- Complete the application by:
- September 7, 2026, for Deer Hunts.
- Staff will review applications, and if there are more candidates than slots at a given location, a random drawing will be used to select participants.
- Selected participants will be notified by:
- September 11, 2026, for the October Deer hunts
- September 25, 2026, for the November Deer hunts.
- Site-specific details will be emailed to participants.
Please check that your phone number and email address are correct so that if chosen, these details will reach you promptly. If you need assistance with applying or licensing please contact the service desk at 1-800-366-2661.
Disclaimer:
Participation in this Event is not determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone’s application for this event will be reviewed and their eligibility to participate will be confirmed by DNR staff. Participants will be notified of their selection status no less than 2 weeks prior to the Event Dates scheduled. With growing interest, a slot is not guaranteed each season.
We do keep a waitlist for events in case a participant needs to drop out.
Game limits will be based on location and state regulations.
While not required for the event, if you’d like to learn more about the Georgia Disability Hunting and Fishing License, please go to: https://georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes/disability.