Thank you for your interest and time toward improving accessibility opportunities for those with disabilities on the state wildlife management area (WMA) system. Minnesota is blessed with over 1,440 WMAs covering nearly 1.3 million acres of habitat. WMAs are established to protect those lands and waters that have a high potential for wildlife production and other compatible recreational uses. They are the backbone of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife and population management efforts in Minnesota and are key to protecting our wildlife heritage and providing residents with opportunities for hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching.

The DNR is committed to making WMAs accessible to all Minnesotans. The DNR, in coordination with numerous nonprofit organizations and volunteers, currently provides opportunities on WMAs for individuals with disabilities, including special hunts, accessible hunting stands, and wildlife viewing platforms. By MN Rule, WMAs are generally closed to motorized travel, but the DNR is committed to working to increase opportunities for individuals with mobility disabilities on WMAs throughout the state.

We are interested in your input and ideas on how we can do a better job serving individuals with disabilities. This survey is intended to help the DNR and external partners develop a range of recommendations to increase accessibility opportunities on our state wildlife management areas. Your answers and ideas will be used to help prepare a report to the legislature.

You may be asked to use your email to sign in to the Engage with DNR website. However, your survey response is anonymous. We will not use your email address for any other purposes. You can also submit your comments via phone voicemail or email.
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John Carson, the MN DAV Outdoors Coordinator asked this to be shared with our membership.  If you have any questions about the MN DAV Outdoors Program, he can be reached at 651-291-1212 or John@davmn.org