Game Lands INFORMATION
Disabled Access and Opportunities The Wildlife Resources Commission has es- tablished increased access and opportuni- ties for persons with disabilities to enjoy the State’s wildlife resources. A brief description and the qualifications for each program are provided below. Disabled Access Program The Disabled Access Program is designed to generally improve access for persons with disabilities on game lands where landowners agree. The Disabled Access Permit authorizes individuals with limited physical mobility to operate vehicles, including ATVs, on any Com- mission maintained road open for vehicular travel, those trails posted for vehicular travel and on open-gated or ungated roads otherwise closed to vehicular traffic on certain game lands; and to have access to special waterfowl hunting blinds designed for hunters with disabilities. See table for a list of game lands or designated areas within a game land for which this permit is valid. The disabled hunter will be issued a companion and vehicle access card. One companion may accompany the disabled hunter, provided that individual possesses the companion card. This permit is valid as long as the qualifying disability persists. This permit is not a license. It does not authorize hunting, fishing, or trapping activities. There is no fee associated with this permit. Qualifications Competent medical evidence must be submit- ted indicating that a disability exists that limits physical mobility, to the extent that normal utili- zation of the game lands is not possible without vehicular assistance. Within the national forests in North Carolina, off highway vehicles (OHVs) are permitted only on designated routes. For more information about areas managed by the U.S. Forest Service, including the Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests, visit fs.usda.gov/ Disabled hunting blinds are available at several game lands throughout the state on a first-come first-served basis or through the Permit Hunt Opportunities. The blinds are enclosed 8x8 foot wooden structures with shooting windows and shooting shelves (rails) on three sides, designed specifically for wheelchair use. The fourth side of the blind has an ADA compliant door and ramp for easy entry and exit. Disabled Sportsman Hunt Certification activity/nfsnc/recreation/ohv . Disabled Hunting Blinds The Disabled Sportsman Hunt Certification is a medical certification used to establish eligibility for participation in disabled permit hunt op- portunities. This certification is only necessary
ACCESS/OPPORTUNITIES
GAME LAND GAME LAND TYPE
DISABLED ACCESS PROGRAM
COASTAL REGION Bertie County Bladen Lakes State Forest
X
X
X
X
X
Croatan National Forest
X
X
X
Goose Creek
X X
X
X X
Gull Rock
Holly Shelter
X
X
X
X X
J. Morgan Futch Juniper Creek Lantern Acres
X X
X
X
X X
X X
X
Lower Roanoke River Wetlands and Roanoke River
X X
X
X
Stones Creek
X
Suggs Mill Pond Texas Plantation White Oak River
X X X X
X
X X X
X
X
X
PIEDMONT REGION Butner Falls of Neuse
X
X
X
Pee Dee River R. Wayne Bailey-Caswell Rockfish Creek
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X X
X
Sandhills
X
X X
Tillery
X
X
Upper Roanoke River Wetlands Uwharrie National Forest MOUNTAINS REGION Cold Mountain
X X
X
X X
X
X
X
X
DuPont
X X
Green River Johns River Needmore
X
X X X X X X X
X X
X X
X X
Pisgah
Sandy Mush
X
X X X
South Mountains Thurmond Chatham
X X X
X
Toxaway X NOTE: Refer to interactive game land map at ncwildlife.org and download “Detailed Map (PDF)” of each game land for details on access.
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Please note: Major regulation changes appear in RED
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