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- 79 Elm
St.
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
REGARDING
THE USE OF CROSSBOWS:
Effective
January 1, 1993, regulations section 26-66-1(b) were amended to allow
the use of crossbows for hunting deer and turkey by persons who have
a permanent physical disability to the degree that he or she cannot
operate a long, recurve, or compound bow.
PROVISIONS
OF THESE REGULATIONS
- Must
have a permanent disability.
- Must
show proof of successful completion of Connecticut's Conservation
Education/Firearms Safety Advanced Bowhunting course or its equivalent.
- Must
appear before a Dept. representative with a completed application
form including certification from a licensed Connecticut physician
verifying the disability.
- The
crossbow permit is not a replacement for a valid archery deer or turkey
permit and must be carried at all times while hunting.
- The
crossbow used must meet specifications outlined in the regulation.
PROVISIONS
FOR APPLYING FOR A PERMIT:
- Obtain
special information packet and application from the DEP Wildlife Division.
- Complete
application and obtain physician's certification on the application
form.
- Mail
your application, by the application deadlines of February 15 and
August 15, to the DEP Wildlife Division (address above).
- Once
your application has been received, an interview will be arranged.
- The
application and the interview report will be reviewed by the Wildlife
Division for appropriate action.
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