Outdoors Beyond Barriers: Hunting

Three males with eye and ear protection are at an outdoor adaptive shooting range. The male in the all-terrain chair holds a rifle that has its front resting on a PVC frame while his father assists rear support by placing his arms around the youth’s shoulders. A range officer stands off to the right observing them.

 


The Outdoors Beyond Barriers (OBB) initiative emphasizes removing obstacles to help people connect with nature, explore the outdoors and take part in activities like hunting and fishing that may have previously been unavailable.

Public Land Opportunities

  • OBB Regional Adaptive Hunts – These hunts are staffed by individuals dedicated to make the event fully accessible to its registrants. Adaptive equipment, blinds and staff assistance are part of the services that will be available on site. These hunts are found on Go Outdoors Georgia using the search in events as “Outdoors Beyond Barriers – Accessibility Hunt”. You can find videos below showing you how to apply on both the computer and the phone app.

  • Mobility Impaired Hunts – These hunts are found in our Georgia Hunting and Fishing Popular Guide each season and are not a quota hunt, unless otherwise listed. Attendance at these hunts is open to hunters with mobility impairments and focus on providing an independent experience with ease of access. For more information contact the regional office.

  • Specialty Hunts – This hunt is for Youth (under 16), Ladies, Disability License Holders, Georgia veterans, Honorary License Holders and hunters over the age of 65. These hunts are found in the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Popular Guide.

Private Land Opportunities

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources partners with private landowners to provide outdoor opportunities for individuals who experience barriers to enjoying the outdoors. Accessibility needs are arranged directly between the landowner and the hunter.

  • Landowner Opportunities – If you would like to open your land up for hunting, please fill out this Private Land Interest Form and someone will contact you shortly from the OBB Team.
  • Hunter Opportunities – As opportunities for partnerships are created, hunt applications will be placed on Go Outdoors Georgia by county so you can choose one closest to you.

Licensing:

There are two special licenses in the State of Georgia available to those with disabilities or organizations hosting events for those with mobility impairments.

  • Disability License: Georgia residents who are permanently and totally disabled may obtain a Disability License. Please visit the disability permits and passes page for more information.
  • Courtesy Licenses:
    • These free licenses are available to groups hosting hunting and fishing events for participants with mobility impairments. Please fill out the group courtesy license request and someone will contact you shortly.
    • If you are participating in a GaDNR hosted event these licenses will be available as an individual. 

Stay Connected:

  • Sign up for email updates about OBB Hunting Opportunities. Enter your email, then under "Georgia Department of Natural Resources" select "DNR Outdoors Beyond Barriers". Feel free to sign up for more topics!
  • Find our programs on Go Outdoors Georgia by searching the events section

For a more detailed explanation on how to apply for hunts, watch the how-to apply videos below.

Donations:

OBB is made possible in a large part due to donations to the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation and the time given by our wonderful team of volunteers.