Hunting Opportunities for Disabled/Handicapped Sportsmen

Fall 2006 hunting dates for disabled/handicapped sportsmen have been established at the New Kent Forestry Center in Providence Forge. Disabled/handicapped hunters interested in archery, black powder or open hunting must call 804 966-9645 and request their preferred hunting dates. A first-come, first-served drawing will be held to assign specific dates for this year's hunts.

Archery hunts are available Oct. 14th and Oct. 28th. Black powder hunts will be held Nov. 10th and 11th. Open hunts are scheduled for Dec. 16th and Dec. 30th.

For more information or to request hunting dates, call 804 966-9645.

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The Virginia Department of Forestry protects and develops healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians. Headquartered in Charlottesville, there are Forestry staff members assigned to every county to provide service to citizens of the Commonwealth. With nearly 16 million acres of forest land and more than 248,000 Virginians employed in the forest products industry, Virginia forests provide more than $30 Billion annually in benefits to the Commonwealth. VDOF is an equal opportunity provider.