HUNTING METHOD EXEMPTIONS
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife
Resources may grant any reasonable exemption to normal hunting methods
that would allow a person with physical disabilities to hunt when they
otherwise couldn’t. The two types of exemptions that may be granted
are using a crossbow to hunt deer during the bow-only deer
season, and using a vehicle as a hunting platform.
However, persons with qualifying physical
disabilities must first have an exemption form completed and signed by a
licensed physician certifying why the exemption is necessary. Persons
who obtain a hunting method exemption are still required to have the
appropriate hunting license or permits. Persons granted a hunting method
exemption must also carry the signed exemption along with their hunting
license and permits while in the field. (301 KAR 3:026, 3:027)
Forms are available from the department or may be
printed by clicking on the following links: