Vermont Department Of Fish And Game
Disabled Hunter Regulations

• 103 South Main St., 10 South
  Waterbury, VT 05671
  Ph. (802) 241-3700

PERMANENT DISABILITY LICENSES

A legally blind person who is a Vermont resident may apply for a free permanent fishing license with proper proof from the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired. A Vermont resident paraplegic person may receive a free permanent fishing or combination license, if qualified, with the proper proof of disability as required. Contact us for a application form.

A Vermont resident who is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States and who is, or ever has been, 100% disabled due to a service connected disability, may receive a free fishing or combination license, if qualified, upon presentation of a specific letter from the Veterans Administration. Call the Veterans benefit section to see if you qualify for the license at (800) 827-1000.

CROSSBOW

Crossbows are illegal for hunting. Exception: A special permit issued to a person so physically impaired that he or she cannot operate a standard bow allows that person to hunt with a crossbow. A permit applicant must produce a licensed physician's certificate explaining that the applicant is so disabled. Obtain a permit application from Fish & Wildlife before visiting your doctor. The applicant must appear before a designated Fish & Wildlife employee. Be sure to make an appointment ahead of time. A crossbow may be used by special permit to take any game which may be taken by bow and arrow. Tree stands are legal, but you are urged to seek land-owner permission. Using rope, rather than nails, will prevent saw damage if the tree is cut.

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