A person shall apply for a disabled hunter permit on forms provided by the department. An applicant shall include with the application written verification of the applicant's qualifying physical disability or health-related condition from a licensed physician. However, the department secretary or a designated agent may issue a disabled hunter permit to an applicant without written verification from a licensed physician if the secretary or agent independently verifies the applicant's qualifying physical disability or health-related condition.

A disabled hunter permit may be issued on either a temporary or permanent basis according to the duration of the applicant's physical disability or health-related condition. If the applicant's disability or condition is permanent, the permit may be issued for a period of time not to exceed four consecutive years beginning on the date that the permit is issued.

A permittee with a permanent physical disability or health-related condition may renew the permit within 60 days of the permit's expiration date. Each successive period of validity shall begin on the date that the permit expires. A permittee with a permanent physical disability or health-related condition who renews the permit within the 60-day period or whose permit has expired shall submit an application form to the department secretary or a designated agent for permit renewal. However, no written verification from a licensed physician is required.

Source: 31 SDR 62, effective November 4, 2004.

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(2) , 41-8-37.

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(2) , 41-8-37.