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SPECIAL MANAGED HUNTS
FAIRY STONE FARMS WMA
DISABLED HUNTER PROGRAM
Opportunities for disabled hunters are available during the early muzzleloader and general firearms seasons within the Quality Deer Management (QDM) portion of Fairy Stone Farms Wildlife Management Area. A daily maximum of seven disabled hunters will be allowed access to specially constructed ground blinds. Successful applicants will be allowed 3 successive days of deer hunting opportunities. To qualify, each applicant must be permanently confined to a wheel chair or require permanent use of ambulatory aids (crutches, walkers, leg braces, etc.). One companion will be allowed to assist the disabled hunter and will also be allowed to hunt. Applications for this special hunt must be received at the Departments regional office.
Send applications to Fairy Stone Special Hunter Program, 1132 Thomas Jefferson Road, Forest, VA 24551. Applications must include the name, address and telephone number (business and home) of the disabled hunter and companion hunter, as well as the 3 preferred dates. Applications must be received by the close of business on Tuesday, October 10, 2000. Information: Department of Game & Inland Fisheries, 1132 Thomas Jefferson Road, Forest, VA 24551. Telephone (804) 525-7522.
CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
SIKA DEER FIREARMS HUNT
Hunt Dates: December 14-15, 18-22, & 28-29, 2000, and January 4-5, 8-12, & 15-16, 2000
Application Deadline: Postmarked October 16, 2000
Application fee, $5 / Permit to hunt, $20, non-refundable. Hunter must attend an orientation session prior to each hunt. Wheelchair hunting opportunities are available. Hunters may select their hunt week during pre-registration until each week is full.
CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
WHITE-TAILED DEER HUNT
Hunt Dates: December 14-15, 2000
Application Deadline: Postmarked October 16, 2000.
Application fee $5 / Permit to hunt $20, non-refundable. Hunter must attend an orientation session prior to each hunt. Wheelchair hunting opportunities are available. Hunters may select their hunt during pre-registration until each week is full.
DUTCH GAP CONSERVATION AREA
WATERFOWL HUNT
Hunt Dates: November, December and January segments of the general waterfowl hunting season.
Application Deadline: Close of Business, October 16, 2000.
For information, write or call: DGIF, Dutch Gap Conservation Area Hunt, 1320 Belman Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, 540-889-4169.
HOG ISLAND WMA
WATERFOWL HUNT
Hunt Dates: Last segment of the general waterfowl hunting season (Saturdays).
Application Deadline: Close of business, October 13, 2000
Write or call, DGIF, Managed Hunts/ HI Waterfowl, 5806 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188. 757-253-7072.
PRINCESS ANNE WMA / WHITEHURST TRACT
WATERFOWL BLIND HUNT
Hunt Dates: Last segment of the general duck hunt.
Application Deadline: Close of business, October 13, 2000.
Write or call: DGIF, Managed Hunts/PA Blindwaterfowl, 5806 Mooretown Road, Williamsberg, VA 23188, 757-253-7072.
NEW KENT FORESTRY CENTER
DEER HUNT FOR TH PHYSICALLY DISABLED
Hunt Dates: December 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2000
November 23, 2000 has been reserved for a group from McGuire Hospital, and December 2, 2000 for a group from Sheltering Arms Hospital.
Application Deadline: October 13, 2000.
Write or call: New Kent Forestry Center, 11301 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140, 804-966-2201, for information.
Uploaded: 9/26/2000
Uploaded: 9/26/2000