Groups push for mentor transfers, RAC asks Division to study statutory change

Jul 13, 2026

Disability‑advocacy commenters urged the RAC to retain early extensions and to explore allowing drawn permit holders to mentor disabled adults; staff noted mentoring adults would require legislature changes and the RAC asked the Division to investigate safeguards and report back.

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Representatives from Kids with Disabilities Adventures urged the RAC to preserve and refine disability season extensions and proposed allowing drawn permit holders to mentor their permit to a qualified disabled adult. Whelan Pritchett and Mike Pritchett described program benefits and asked the RAC to maintain early extension days and consider a five‑day extension for disabled hunters; Mike Pritchett said staff efforts to tighten eligibility would help prevent abuse.

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