Bill in Senate Would Help Disabled Hunters Get Out to Hunt

Disabled hunters with certain permits could hunt from a personal mobility device, like an electric wheelchair, in Michigan, under a bill moving through the state legislature.

Trevor VanDyke of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says they already issue permits to people who can’t walk to hunt from parked motor vehicles, but this legislation would expand that to also allow hunting from personal mobility devices.

Dan Eichinger of Michigan United Conservation Clubs says the legislation will ensure the state’s not keeping its disabled residents from getting outdoors.

The legislation also changes the safety zone that prevents bow hunting and trapping 150 yards from a structure. But the safety zone will not change for firearms hunters.

The bill already cleared the full House and a Senate committee.