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The Dept.
Secretary or an authorized agent may issue a special crossbow permit
to a person who is permanently incapable of using a bow and arrow due
to the loss or use of one or both arms caused by birth defect, injury,
or disease or who is confined to a wheelchair. (Section 41:09:12:01)
Crossbows
used shall have a minimum of 125-lb. pull and be equipped with a functional
safety device. Telescopic sights and lighted sight pins are prohibited.
(Section 41:09:12:02)
The Dept.
secretary or a designated agent may issue a special paraplegic/amputee
permit to a person who is unable to step from a motor vehicle without
the aid of a wheelchair or crutches due to the loss of or use of one
or both legs. This permit authorizes the licensees to shoot from a stationary
vehicle provided the vehicle is not on a state or federal highway and
the licensee does not shoot across the roadway. Applications for the
permit shall be made on special forms provided by the Dept. (Section
41:09:12:03)
A disabled
person who is missing an upper limb, physically incapable of using an
upper limb, or confined to a wheelchair and who has obtained a disabled
hunter permit may use a crossbow to take game birds and animals. A legally
blind person, who is legally licensed, possesses a disabled hunter permit,
and is physically present and participates in the hunt, but cannot safely
discharge a firearm or bow and arrow, may claim game birds and animals
taken by a designated hunter in accordance with the license possessed
by the legally blind hunter. A violation of this section is a Class
2 misdemeanor. (41-8-31)
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