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The Outdoors Beyond Barriers initiative puts an emphasis on removing obstacles for people with mobility impairments to help them connect with nature, explore the outdoors, and take part in activities like hunting and fishing that may have previously been unavailable.
The application period has ended for this season. If you are interested in being added to the waitlist, please email Linda Scovanner (Linda.Scovanner@dnr.ga.gov).
Other Hunting Opportunities: Previously, adaptive hunters could take advantage of an early waterfowl hunting opportunity on private land or participate in one of the multiple dedicated mobility-impaired hunts (for different species) on a variety of public land Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). These opportunities will continue (see below listing).
For a more detailed explanation on how to apply for hunts, watch the how-to apply video below.
Outdoor Beyond Barriers Hunts
| Location | Number of Participants | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill WMA | 10 | Sept. 30-Oct. 1 |
| River Bend WMA | 10 | Oct. 5-6 |
| Buck Shoals WMA | 10 | Oct. 19-20 |
| Carter's Lake WMA | 20 | Nov. 1-3 |
| Richard B Russell State Park | 10 | Nov. 6-7 |
| Clybel WMA | 10 | Nov. 11-12 |
| Fort Perry East | 10 | Nov. 15-16 |
Mobility-Impaired Hunts
| Location | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Nursery WMA | Deer | Oct. 31-Nov. 3, Nov. 28-Dec. 1 |
| Albany Nursery WMA | Turkey | Q1 Apr. 19-23 Q1 May 3-7 |
| Arrowhead WMA | Deer/Bear | Nov. 1-15 |
| Arrowhead WMA | Turkey | Apr. 5-11 |
| Carter's Lake WMA | Deer/Bear | B Nov. 1-3 |
| Okefenokee NWR- Suwanee Canal Unit | Deer | See the ONWR website for dates and details. |
| Piedmont NWR | Deer | See the PNWR website for dates and details. |
| Richard B Russell State Park | Deer | Q10 B Dec. 3-4 |