The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the return of its Outdoors Beyond Barriers (OBB) initiative for the 2025–2026 hunting season, offering adaptive hunting opportunities for individuals with mobility impairments. Now in its second year, the program aims to break down physical and logistical barriers, giving more Georgians access to the state’s rich outdoor heritage.
This season, a total of eight adaptive hunts are available through the OBB program — including seven deer hunts and one dove hunt — all taking place on public lands across the state. Interested participants must apply by September 10, 2025, by visiting GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com and selecting the “Events and Learning Opportunities” tab.
In addition to these hunts, adaptive hunters can also take advantage of:
Early waterfowl hunting opportunities on private land,
Dedicated mobility-impaired hunts for various species on Georgia Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs),
And an expanded network of accessible outdoor amenities across the state.
Accessible Outdoor Features Across Georgia
The DNR has invested in making many of its recreational facilities ADA-accessible, including:
Action Trackchairs available at select Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites,
Accessible cottages and campsites at Georgia State Parks,
Accessible kayak launch at Hard Labor Creek State Park,
Accessible horse mounting ramps at Don Carter State Park and Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center,
ADA-accessible fishing piers at Public Fishing Areas and coastal sites,
12 public shooting and archery ranges with full ADA access,
And accessible birding and wildlife viewing trails, including the Colonial Coast Birding Trail and the ADA bridge to Fort Yargo State Park.
Licensing Information
Eligible participants must meet the qualifications for a disability hunting and fishing license. However, those who already possess a valid alternate license, such as a Georgia Lifetime License, are not required to hold a Disability License to participate in OBB events.
New this year, both resident and non-resident hunters taking part in adaptive events may obtain a free, 7-day “courtesy license”, which allows participation without needing to purchase an additional license.
For full details, including hunt locations and eligibility requirements, consult page 26 of the 2025–2026 Georgia Hunting Regulations Guide available at GeorgiaWildlife.com/hunting/hunter-resources.
