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Changes For Disabled Hunters
WAC 232-12-828 "Hunting of game birds and animals by
persons with a disability" was revised this year for
hunters with disabilities to clarify some language and add
some definitions at the April commission meeting. The following
changes were made in the definitions section of WAC 232-12-828:
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Redefined the Designated Hunter Companion role (in the
distance away from the hunter with a disability when stalking,
tracking, retrieving, license requirement when helping,
and the clarified the tagging requirement for big game
killed on behalf of the hunter with a disability)
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Clarified the definition of a person with a disability
under (h), (i)(ii) made it a little more restrictive by
requiring the assistive device used to be "medically
prescribed" which would require a doctor's signature)
- Added
a definition for the term "Special Use Permit"
(Relates to the 232-12-054 archery special use permit
for adaptive equipment, and could relate to the fishing
special use permit)
- Added
a definition for the term "Accompany" (which
allows for up to 1/4 mile distance apart from the hunter
with a disability and the Designated Hunter Companion
when stalking, shooting, or tracking an animal)
The
WDFW Commission appointed "citizens ADA advisory committee"
is reviewing proposed changes to improve, clarify, and update
language for all hunting and fishing laws and rules pertaining
to persons with disabilities. Contact Brenda Kane ADA coordinator
at 360-902-2349 for more information.
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