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.Laurens County, Georgia Deer Hunt

Hear's a note about a big Georgia hunt: I'm David Williams and the president of the Laurens County Handicap Sportsman Association. We host a deer every year in Dublin, Ga. and would like to see some new faces. It's held on private land where we do all the food plots, set up blinds, trim roads, etc. Last year we had 34 hunters and harvested 21 deer and 3 hogs and several misses ! We cook all the meals, furnish drinks and snacks, assist hunters, game retrival and cleaning, anything they need. We have plenty of camper hookups, a nice club house with big screen where we watch Ga. bulldogs whip everybody and room for 250 people. Come see us. Thanks, David Williams. David can be contacted by email by clicking here.

http://www.lchsa.com/

Pennsylvania Hunting Opportunity

The Way Outfitters have numerous hunting and fishing opportunities for disabled and terminally ill youth and veterans in the great state of Pennsylvania! Trophy whitetail, hogs and exotic hunting available along with some possible fishing trips. Contact The Way Outfitters at www.thewayoutfitters.com

Wisconsin Hunting Opportunity through The Way Outfitters

The Way Outfitters are looking for disabled or terminally ill youth or veterans (Wisconsin residents) to go on one of our hunting, fishing, or Dude Ranch adventure trips (all expenses paid). For further information, contact email or visit their website at http://www.thewayoutfitters.com/

Wisconsin Deer Hunting Opportunity for the Disabled

Bill Parenteau heads up a deer hunt for folks with disabilities in Burnett and Washburn counties in Northwestern Wisconsin. I've hunted with these folks a few times myself and had a great time. The hunt takes place during the 9 day disabled deer hunt in October each year. Bill can be reached at 715-469-3448.

Something I'd like to share with you is here is a stand they've built on Bill's brother's property. The stand is 16' by 16' which includes a 4' covered deck. It's about 15' high with a 126' wheelchair ramp leading up to it. I'll include a couple outside pictures here to give you an idea, but everything inside is all knotty pine and gorgeous.

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USSA Hunts for Terminally Ill or Disabled Youth

Bridget Odonoghue from USSA called me the other day. They are in desperate need of some youth (terminal or disabled) who have had hunter's safety training and are between the ages of 12 and 17. She has a pile of amazing hunts lined up but not enough kids to fill all the spots. If you know ANYBODY who would fit the bill and would enjoy a trip hunting just about everything available in this country, please contact her at 1-715-884-2256. Their website it at http://www.childswish.com/ These hunts are totally paid for so it's a fantastic opportunity for the kids. If anyone is curious but unconfortable contacting them directly, give me a shout and I will gladly help out. Thanks

Don

Alaskan Moose Hunting Opportunity

The following is a letter from Kris Holder.Basically, you have your doctor write a letter stating you use a wheelchair for mobility and submit it to the F&G office in Soldotna, which is on the Kenai Penninsula. Once they approve it, you pick up your permits and info at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge office in Soldotna and go hunting.

The hunt works sort of like this; there are two areas you are permitted to hunt in, both of which are working oil fields. Anyone can hunt in these areas but they cannot have any wheeled access (and most folks would not like to pack out a moose for a few miles!) so there is little other hunting pressure. The moose are used to the traffic of the workers along the gravel road system too. You have special permission to have gate access; either the guard station knows about you or you have the combination to the access gate. Once in the fields you are required to physically park your vehicle at one of four or five designated spots which are clearly marked. From there you can hunt from your stationary vehicle or wheel yourself around in your chair. You must still follow the size restrictions for that area (which is area 15).

I have done this hunt a few times and loved it. I was able to get my first moose on this hunt with only a 50 yard shot from my vehicle. You are also able to shoot up to two wolves in this refuge. I have seen wolves but never got a shot at one. My husband always accompanied me to do the grunt work. We also sort of camped out there, sleeping in the back of our SUV and eating sandwiches (no campfires). The guys who work in the fields are friendly and always offer suggestions as to where they have seen good moose. The season is sometime in late August through late September.

While I was living in Alaska, I took advantage of this hunt every year. You have the opportunity to shoot a great moose or just fill your freezer. I highly recommend this!

If anyone has any more questions feel free to have them contact me!

Kris Holder
warthog94@bresnan.net

Helluva Hunt (Antelope)

The Annual Helluva Hunt is held in Douglas, Wyoming. Any handicapped hunter in the United States is eligible to apply for the hunt and only 15 names are drawn. The only expense the handicapped person will face is the transportation to and from the hunt. That person is allowed to bring one assistant at extra cost, but still that is very reasonable. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department provides the hunting license, the Antelope permit, the Challenged Hunter permit and a permit for your helper to dispatch a wounded animal. The town of Douglas along with several national contributors unites to help provide services for this hunt. Each hunter is given a disposable camera, hats, windbreakers, a plaque and chance to make numerous friends. All the hunters are provided with a guide and some of the people providing the help come from Chicago, Georgia, Arizona and Colorado not to mention all the folks from Wyoming. The hunt was set up and run by Gary & Jane Stearns just for the handicapped. Free meat processing is provided and a chance to win a free mount from a local taxidermist. There are several ranchers involved that allow the hunt on over 60,000 acres.

Helluva Hunt
1562 Esterbrook Rd.
Douglas, WY 82633
307-358-6580

Beaver Creek Rendezvous

Beaver Creek Rendezvous provides an opportunity for disabled hunters to hunt deer, antelope, and turkeys in Carter County, Montana. If you get chosen for this hunt, you will have 2 guides, room and board, and an incredible experience. Your only cost will be your hunting license and tags and transportation to the Rendezvous.

http://www.midrivers.com/~cow/index.html

Minnesota Broken Wing Free Disabled Pheasant Hunt in Pine River, MN

The event sponsored by the Minnesota Broken Wing Connection is a hunt of upland birds, an activity normally limiting due to the terrain involved, the distances traveled, and pace required to keep in step with a hunting dog. The Minnesota Broken Wing Pheasant Hunt Invitational, an annual event held in September, is a weekend filled with pheasant hunting, trap shooting, archery, and demonstrations with hopes of installing the motto "Never Say Uncle".

Applications are accepted from across the United States and Canada, with a lottery style drawing for twenty participants held in the preceding June. Twelve applicants are chosen from the state of Minnesota, with an additional eight from across the United States. To qualify for the event, the applicant must show a physical condition that limits their ability to hunt pheasants. Past hunter limitations have included quadriplegia, paraplegia, amputees, paralysis, blindness, motor skill deficiencies, and various heart and lung conditions. Past hunters have been male or female with ages ranging from 13 to 81 years of age.

All costs for lodging, meals, and the event are covered by the organization for the hunter and one companion. The only cost to the hunter and companion is their transportation to Pine River, Minnesota. The event starts on Friday with check-in and runs through Sunday around noon.

For further information, contact:
Doug Bermel
email

Lions Club Disabled Deer Hunt in the Turtle Lake, WI Area

The Turtle Lake Lions Club is the sponsor of the hunt and Tom Olson is the coordinator. They have about 1100 acres of private, good farm county in units 16 and 22 enrolled for the October hunt and have only 4-5 enrolled hunters. They can handle more hunters. The Almena Meat Company will process the harvested deer for free for enrolled hunters. Lions Club members will help out in the field if asked!

For further information, contact:
Tom Olson
1762 20th Street
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
715-986-4574
taojko@chibardun.net

**Tom is also willing to help other clubs or organizations get started sponsoring a hunt.