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Laser Sighting Devices for Hunters with a Visual Impairment

Hunters who are legally blind may use laser sighting devices to take game, subject to all other regulations, with a firearm, bow or crossbow if all the following conditions are met:

  • Subject to all other regulations, a permittee may take game with the use of a laser sighting device only if accompanied by a sighted person who is at least 18 years of age;
  • The sighted person possesses proof of a current or previous hunting license (other than an apprentice license) or proof of successful completion of a hunter safety class;
  • A person who is legally blind possesses the appropriate hunting license and proof of impairment in the form of a Secretary of State ID Card.

No permit is necessary for this accommodation.

Hunters with other permanent disabilities may apply for a permit to use a laser sighting device wtih a firearm, bow or crossbow to take game.

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