WMA Mobility Impaired Special Use Permits

RULE 1.4 SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The following criteria will determine the eligibility of individuals to be issued a special use permit for the purpose of accessing special use areas for individuals with disabilities on wildlife management areas. Permits for individuals who meet the following criteria may be issued without physician certification.

1. Individuals who are paraplegic or hemiplegic.
2. Individuals who are permanently dependent upon a wheelchair for mobility.
3. Individuals who require permanent use of braces, full prosthesis (one or both legs), or crutches for walking.
4. Individuals who have a complete single leg amputation.

Permits for individuals who suffer from chronic pulmonary or cardiovascular conditions may be issued with written certification by a physician* licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi stating that the individual meets the following criteria:

1. The individual suffers significantly from lung disease to the extent that forced expiratory volume for one second when measured by a spirometer is less than one liter, or the oxygen tension is less than sixty millimeters of mercury on room air at rest.
2. The individual suffers significantly from cardiovascular disease to the extent that functional limitations are classified in severity as Class 3 or 4, according to the standards accepted by the American Heart Association on 05/03/88.

Source: MISS. CODE ANN. §§49-1-29, 49-4-4, and 49-5-13.

*Disabled parking applications do not satisfy documentation requirements

1. Login to MDWFP License System
   1. If you do not already have an account, you can find instructions on account creation here  

2. Go to the "Special Permits" tab within the license catalog

   

3. Scroll to #687A - WMA Mobility Impaired Special Use Permit Application and select "Add to Cart"

   

4. Fill out the application.
   1. Select your eligibility criteria
   2. Upload physician certification (if required)
   3. Select up to three (3) WMAs you are requesting special access privileges for. (You will need to submit another application for additional WMAs)
   4. Sign application with E-Signature and click "Next"
5. Review your application. 
   1. Click "Save" once satisfied. 
   2. The application will be added to your cart.
6. Check Out
   1. Your Cart should appear with your application, click "Check Out"
      1. If your Cart does not appear, click "Cart" at the top of the screen
   2. Review the Check Out page and check the acknowledgement boxes
   3. Select "Complete Transaction" at the bottom of your screen to finalize your free application.

When your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an email confirmation and an inbox notification. 

Applications are generally processed within 2-3 weeks, but times can vary depending on the time of year. Applicants may be contacted if additional information is needed (i.e. physician's letter). All applicants will be notified of their approval/denial via e-mail and a licensing system message. If you are approved, we’ll follow up by emailing you a PDF copy of the permit. Permit holders should carry a printed or digital copy of the permit while accessing WMAs.

Permits expire on June 30 of each year and must be renewed annually.