Hunting Opportunities for Physically Challenged Individuals 

Posted 11/17/2009

Please contact the individuals listed for the yearly dates

 Ballenger Wilderness Retreat

   We will be offering Mule Deer & Elk hunts to those Physically Challenged hunters that are confined to wheelchair or those that are legally blind; these hunts will be for the 2010 season. Interested hunters have to apply in January for their Wyoming elk license.  

Ballinger Wilderness Retreat
% Merlyn Ballinger
846 Ln 10
Powell, WY 82435
307-754-5475|
meveball@msn.com

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Deer Hunt in Cody, Wyoming Offered

   Wyoming Disabled Hunters Inc is hosting a 2010 bow hunt for deer in the Cody Wyoming area. There is no cost for the hunt, but the hunters will be responsible for their tag.  A guide will be provided or you can hunt with your caregiver.  If you have questions or are interested in an application, please contact Corey McGregor (307)-899-0790 or Bryce Fauskee at (307)-272-3512.

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Arkansas Deer Hunt

Southern Sportsmen Foundation will be hosting a rifle hunt for whitetail deer (one deer, either sex) for BADF disabled hunters near Foreman, AR November 18th through 20th, 2009.   Hunters must be able to arrive by 11:00 AM on November 18th and are welcome to bring a non-hunting companion.   4-6 disabled hunters and 2 alternates will be drawn for this event. Last year every hunter had numerous shot opportunities with all hunters bagging a deer. 

Lodging, meals & license will be provided by the foundation.  However, hunters will be responsible for their travel expense.  Hunters born after December 31, 1968 must possess a valid hunter’s safety card.  All hunt applications must be received by September 1, 2009.  Hunters chosen will be notified by September 30, 2009.  For an application please contact Mike Cranford at mcranford@whti.net

Please do not apply for this hunt unless you are serious about attending.

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Patuxent Research Refuge Hosting Wild Spring Turkey Hunts
For General, Youth, Mobility Impaired and Disabled Hunters 

   Pauxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD is hosting a spring turkey hunting season for April and May 2009. The offer is open to youth, disabled, mobility impaired and general public hunters. Hunters will be selected by lottery. Lottery applications available on internet at http://[atuxent.fws.gov. or call (301)-776-3090. Applications must be submitted in person to either Refuge North Tract Hunting Control Station or the North Tract Visitor Contact Station.

   Dates for spring wild turkey are:

 Youth hunt – April 11, 2009

 All other hunts – April 18 – May 23 (Saturday (Youth) and Monday (Adults)

   Prospective hunters must have a Maryland hunting license, MNHA hunting permit and a hunters safety card to be eligible. Disabled and mobility impaired hunters must show a physician’s certification of disability eligibility before entering lottery.

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Wyoming Disabled Hunters Inc is hosting a deer hunt in Cody Wyoming. The dates are October 31st for the banquet.  The hunting days are November 1st thru the 3rd.  There is no cost for the hunt.  Just buy the tag and come on down.  A guide will be provided or you can hunt with your caregiver.  If you have questions or are interested in an application please contact Corey McGregor at (307)-899-0790 or Bryce Fauskee at (307)-272-3512.

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Dave Berti Memorial Turkey Hunt at Englebright Lake for “Mobility Impaired Hunters” 

   The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Englebright Lake (20 miles east of Marysville) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) are offering two special, two-day turkey hunts during the spring 2009 season for “mobility impaired hunters.”  The dates are April 4 & 5 and April 18 & 19 and four (4) hunters will be drawn for each two-day hunt period.  The hunts will take place in 4 separate, man made blinds in closed zones on the property.  Three (3) of the hunters drawn may use a shotgun, bow or air rifle firing pellets powered by compressed air of gas (0.02 caliber minimum) to take a turkey; and one (1) of the hunters drawn may use a bow only.

   Each hunter drawn may be accompanied by one (1) guest and, if desired, also has the opportunity to be accompanied by an NWTF volunteer who can assist the hunter in accessing the blind, turkey calling and retrieval.  These hunt opportunities are made possible, in part, through the NWTF’s Wheelin’ Sportsmen program which seeks to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities.  Successful applicants are strongly encouraged, but not required, to become members of the NWTF and support this organization, particularly in its endeavors to promote the Wheelin’ Sportsmen program.

   A “mobility impaired hunter” is defined as any person who has been issued a Department of Motor Vehicles, “disabled license plate, or permanent parking placard identification card”, or a “Disabled Veteran” license plate, or a valid “Mobility Impaired Disabled Persons Motor Vehicle Hunting License” (FG form 1460).

   The blue plastic “Disabled Parking Placard” may not be substituted for the required “Identification Card” which bears the name of the mobility impaired person.  Disabled hunters must provide the registration certificate for DMV issued disabled license plates   

   All successful applicants must check in at the US Army Corps of Engineers Park Office, 12896 Englebright Dam Road, Smartville, CA 95977, at 5pm the day prior to the two-day hunt period for an orientation.  RV or tent camping is allowed on the property by special arrangement for successful applicants and one (1) guest each of this hunt only.

How to Apply: Send a note with the hunter’s name, address, phone/hunting license numbers and a copy of proof of “mobility impairment.”  List the following weekends in order of preference and availability: April 4-5; 18-19; and list either firearm or archery for your preferred method of take.  Please indicate on your note whether an NWTF volunteer is desired; they will be available on each Saturday of the two-day hunt period.  Send the letter to NWTF Englebright Lake MI Hunt, 1060 Golden Oak Court, Colfax, CA 95713-9558 by March 7, 2009.  If you are late to apply or have further questions about the hunt, call (530) 346-2922. 

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Greetings from Little Saskatchewan River Outfitters.

   We still have openings for the 2009 archery deer season. Our regular price for a 6 day deer hunt is $1800. U.S. You also have to pay $310. for your license, $65. per day for your hotel room, and also for your meals at the motel restaurant. As a P.C.B.A. member who is disabled the $1800.U.S. guiding fee will not be charged and your hunt fee will be free provided that an able bodied hunter comes to hunt with you .The able bodied person will pay the regular price, however you can share the motel room .You both will be hunting from different stands and not together unless you wish to. You will both get fully guided hunts.

    Cross-bows and draw-locks are allowed with a disabled bow-hunter permit. Applications for permits are available from:

            Wildlife Permits Clerk

            Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch

            Box 24-200 Saulteaux Crescent

            Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3J-3W3

            Phone--1-204-945-1893

   We are members of the PCBA and I am also disabled. I can no longer work as a heavy duty mechanic since 2005. We started our guiding business in 1999 and fortunately I am still able to do this to help supplement my income. To take advantage of this hunt, you will need a paying hunter to come with you which will help me cover my expenses in providing my services for your hunt.

References are available upon request.

   If you are interested or need more information, please call me at (204) - 867-1943 or e-mail ---- lsro@mts.net  Sincerely, Ernie Noordenbos

www.lilsaskrivoutfitters.com

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Patuxent Research Refuge Hosting Wild Spring Turkey Hunts

For General, Youth, Mobility Impaired and Disabled Hunters

Pauxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD is hosting a spring turkey hunting season for April and May 2009. The offer is open to youth, disabled, mobility impaired and general public hunters. Hunters will be selected by lottery. Lottery applications available on internet at http://[atuxent.fws.gov. or call (301)-776-3090. Applications must be submitted in person to either Refuge North Tract Hunting Control Station or the North Tract Visitor Contact Station.

Dates for spring wild turkey are:
Youth hunt – April 11, 2009

 All other hunts – April 18 – May 23 (Saturday (Youth) and Monday (Adults)

Prospective hunters must have a Maryland hunting license, MNHA hunting permit and a hunters safety card to be eligible. Disabled and mobility impaired hunters must show a physician’s certification of disability eligibility before entering lottery.

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Macomb Park District
Spring Lake Park
Deer Hunting Programs 

            Each ground blind is designed to be accessible for use by hunters with physical disabilities. The hunting blinds are 10 feet by 10 feet with one side opening up to provide access to a wheelchair, golf cart or ATV. Each blind has a card inside that will tell the hunter what the best wind would be to hunt that blind and what the distance is to the deer trails that are located within archery range.  The blinds are made in such a way that a hunter seated in a wheelchair will have clear shooting lanes in multiple directions.

            The eight food plots are made up of both annual and perennial plants. In this way the food plot will always have plants that are desired by the deer no matter the time of year. Some of these plants are three different kinds of clover, forage milo, Lab Lab, and cow peas.

            Access to the food plots and ground blinds is by ATV, golf cart and truck. Each hunter may bring another person in to assist them in getting to and from the hunting area and recovery of harvested game.

            For more information on the Deer Hunters with Disabilities please contact the Macomb Park District office, 1406 N. Randolph, Macomb Ill. 61455, phone 309/833-4562

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Land offered in New Jersey

   I can provide land in New Jersey on my small farm in Warren County, Washington Twp. to any local physically challenged bowhunters.  It is not a lot of space (about 30 acres) but it is loaded with deer and turkey.  I could make some minor improvements to trails or blinds to make more accessible.

 Sincerely,  Jon Knittel   (908) 689-0965

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Deer Hunt in Cody, Wyoming Offered

   Wyoming Disabled Hunters Inc is hosting a deer hunt in Cody Wyoming. The dates are October 31st for a banquet with hunting on November 1st thru the 3rd.  There is no cost for the hunt, but the hunters will be responsible for the tag.  A guide will be provided or you can hunt with your caregiver. 

   If you have questions or are interested in an application, please contact Corey McGregor (307)-899-0790 or Bryce Fauskee at (307)-272-3512.

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Land offered in New Jersey

   I can provide land in New Jersey on my small farm in Warren County, Washington Twp. to any local physically challenged bowhunters.  It is not a lot of space (about 30 acres) but it is loaded with deer and turkey.  I could make some minor improvements to trails or blinds to make more accessible.

 Sincerely,  Jon Knittel   (908) 689-0965

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Ballenger Wilderness Retreat 

   We will be offering Mule Deer & Elk hunts to those Physically Challenged hunters that are confined to wheelchair or those that are legally blind; these hunts will be for the 2009 season. Can you help me good this in your Fall & Winter Editions of GOOD NEWS as the hunter has to apply in Jan for their Wyoming elk license.

 Ballinger Wilderness Retreat
% Merlyn Ballinger
846 Ln 10
Powell, WY 82435
307-754-547
meveball@msn.com

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Snowshoe Mountain Hunt Returning
By Randall Chapman

    I am pleased to let you know that Snowshoe Mountain Resort has granted Larry Holson and me full reign to lead these Challenged Hunts for years to come! On October 24th and 25th, we'll be having our 9th annual hunt, and are planning a 10-year celebration next summer.

   Anyone interested in hunting for the 2008 event, we can take 1 or even 2 more hunters.  I have donors lining up, so the room will most likely be paid, and perhaps most or all the meals. It will be a doe hunt, bow, crossbows are allowed.

   For more information on the 2008 or 2009 hunt please contact:

 Randy Chapman  304-269-7311

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PCBA Members Offered Manitoba Deer Hunts

   The PCBA has been contacted by Ernie Noordenbos of Little Saskatchewan River Outfitters to offer any CURRENT PCBA member the chance of four (4) spots for deer in Manitoba. The hunt would be during the Manitoba archery season from mid-September through end of October. Dates will be arranged by hunter and Ernie.

   Cost to hunter will be your meals, lodging, transportation to Manitoba and the license/tag fee of about $310.00. Ernie is donating his time and guiding expertise for the 4 hunters.

   Any physically challenged or able-bodied PCBA member interested in one of the four spots, should contact Ernie at (204)-867-1943 or visit his website at http://www.lilsaskrivoutfitters.com

   Ernie will check with us to verify you are a current PCBA member.

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Opportunities for Disabled to hunt Elk and Deer

     BALLINGER WILDERNESS RETREAT will be offering 2008 Wyoming elk & or limited mule deer buck hunts to PCBA members which are confined to wheelchair and those hunters which are legally blind. The area is private property between Cody, WY and Yellowstone Park. Hunters are responsible for their license and cost of the animal they are looking to harvest. Ballinger offers cow elk, buck elk and buck deer at different costs. You can hunt with a bow or rifle for either species.

     Anyone interested should contact Merlyn at (307)-754-5475 or email him at meveball@msn.com

M. E. Ballinger

846 Lane 10

Powell, WY.  82435

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Disabled Hunt Outfitter

The Way Outfitters is a non-profit outfitting service. We set up hunting trips and other outdoor activities for Disabled and Terminally Ill Youth and US Veterans. The trips are free.
www.thewayoutfitters.com

Roger Devenport
The Way Outfitters
fivedevenport@verizon.net

715-546-2683

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New Brunswick and Quebec moose or bears Hunts for Physically Challenged

Living on the Border of New-Brunswick and Quebec gives me the opportunity to guide at both places. I try to customize my hunts to every hunter’s needs, desire and capacity. For this reason instead of owning a lodge, I rent out cabins, campers, hotel rooms and even pitch tents to satisfy my customers. I also do deals for group hunts. My business have been operating this way for 5 years now and I have established relations with the local businesses that offers lodging. I have two single rooms available at the hotel that are equipped for the physically challenged. Those rooms have a bit more floor room along with lower beds and washrooms specially equipped for the physically challenged. I get these rooms at a discount. I can use these rooms for the Quebec and New-Brunswick hunts. For transportation, I am equipped with a regular truck and jeep. The regions I hunt are also accessible by van if a hunter has a van that has a wheelchair ramp. We always hunt moose from the ground in old clear-cuts and we do not need to leave the logging road except to retrieve our expired animals. We also hunt bears from the ground in wheelchair accessible blinds and we can even do spot and stalk because the bear feed on the grass that grows along the logging roads in the spring season.

 

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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Ohio River Islands

National Wildlife Refuge

Special Deer Management Hunt offered to Physically challenged hunters

   A special deer management hunt on Middle Island near St. Mary’s, West Virginia.  The hunt is needed to control the number of deer on the island and improve wildlife habitat.

   Hunter selection and stand locations will be by lottery

    • The hunt is limited to 24 muzzleloader hunters and three archery hunters each day.

     • Only antlerless deer may be taken, with the exception of five hunters selected by drawing on the day of the hunt for a deer of either sex.

      • Note: All deer taken during this hunt WILL count against the hunter’s annual deer season bag limit.

      • All hunting will take place from elevated self-climbing stands provided by hunters with  these exceptions:

- Three accessible stands are available for physically challenged hunters (Class Q license required.)

- Refuge ladder stands (three single and one double for adult and child) will be offered to muzzleloader hunters without stands.

• In addition to Refuge hunt permit, hunters must possess appropriate WV state hunting license(s) and tags.

More details about the hunt will be available beginning Oct. 9 at the Refuge website: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/ohioriverislands, and at refuge headquarters: 3982 Waverly Road, Williamstown, WV, telephone (304) 375-2923.

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Ozark Mountain Outfitters in Houston Missouri
Contact John Martinson at 1-608-846-4518 or email  johnmartinson@msn.com

Please only serious inquiries.

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Bowhunt offered at Snowshoe Mountain Resort In West Virginia

   Snowshoe Mountain Resort hosting the Annual Physically Challenged Deer Hunt. This will be the 9th Annual Physically Challenged Wallace "Frank" Hall, Jr. Memorial Hunt, and will be the first conducted in archery season. It will be conducted in the West Virginia Deer Archery Season and will be in compliance with all West Virginia laws and regulations. (see: www.wvdnr.gov)

   This exciting event brings together the best hospitality of Snowshoe Mountain Resort employees, with a focus on the safe and enjoyable opportunity to enjoy spectacular autumn scenes. Enjoy West Virginia Mountains in the entire full color autumn splendor! Be a part of the exciting tradition of Snowshoe Challenged Hunts, where dreams truly come true…and you can enjoy the moments, and the memories.

    Applications can be obtained by contacting Larry Holson at 304-572-5682 or Randy Chapman at 304-269-7311. These forms can also be obtained by the internet by contacting Randy at wvrchapman@aol.com

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Utica Ohio Hunting Offered

   Mark Armstrong and America’s Freedom Lodge near Utica, Ohio offers an archery hunt for a few people.  The dates will be flexible and agreed upon.  Non-resident archery license and permit are about $149 (one deer buck or doe).  Hotels are available at the hunter’s expense and are about 30 miles away.  This would be a 3 day hunt over a Friday-Sunday.  Ohio allows the use of crossbows with no special permits needed.  If you are seriously interested in attending this hunt please contact below

Please email questions americaslodgehunt@yahoo.com

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Indiana Youth Rabbit Hunt

The “Indiana Beaglers Alliance” and Co-Sponsors are “Tri County Fish & Wild Life Area”, and “Salamonie Reservoir”. The first hunt took place on Tri County Fish & Wild Life Area in the fall of 2006. It went over real well. Pre-Registration is needed for both hunts. A 30-day advanced notice would be most appropriate. Each hunt will “only” be able to handle up to 30 youth. “So the sooner you register the better.” There is “NO” cost for the hunt itself, just the cost of the Indiana Youth License Hunting License. The license can be purchased at each hunt site, and is good for the whole hunting season. 

Hunt Location: Tri County Fish & Wild Life Area

Hunt Organizer: Don LeCount H (574) 453-2513

Hunt Location: Salamonie Reservoir

Hunt Organizer: James Heasley H (765) 674-3791 or C (765) 661-4597 

Each youth will have a “private mentor” that will be supervising them during the entire hunt. Parents are more than welcome to also accompany the youth during the hunt. Rabbits will be pursued with beagles. There will be plenty of Dog handlers with beagles for the youth to hunt over. All participant “must” have attended and passed a Hunter Education Course & have a valid Indiana Youth Hunting Licensed to participate. Firearms safety will be at its “highest degree”. A youth can bring their own shotgun, or one will be provided. If we need to provide a shotgun for the youth, we need to know at the time the youth “registers” for the hunt. After the hunt lunch will be provided at no cost. Door prizes will be given away prior to lunch. There will be pictures taken after the hunt of all participants (youth, mentors, & dog handlers).

If anyone is still is in need of taking a Hunter Education Course, call James Heasley at one of his numbers listed above ASAP.

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Tennessee Hunting Ground Offered

I would like to offer a deer hunt on my land for one or two disabled
veterans.  I live in Celleoka, TN 38451.  If you know of someone who has nowhere to go have them contact me.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Albers
 931.270.0144
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Colorado Elk Hunt Near Steamboat

 An elk hunt at Pinnacle Peak.  The hunts usually sell for $3,300.  They are now offering these more as a  "meat" hunt, and priced them at $1,650.  You should be able to get an over the counter bull tag, and could also get a cow tag too.

    If you are interested or know of anyone interested please contact.

Deano     dean1566@msn.com

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Hope Outdoors Disabled and Ill Youth Hunts Available 

January 25 & 26, 2008-Chatom, AL-Reynolds Camp/Charlie Rabb Memorial Hunt-Will take a maximum of 10 hunters, ages 16 and up.  Families to arrive evening of the 24th.

Contact:
Karen Sansing
karen@hopeoutdoors.com

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   South Africa Hunting for physically challenged hunters

 I represent a top-shelf South African outfitter who has recently fitted a chalet to accommodate four (4) wheelchair hunters. We are looking for individuals or groups who might be interested in a “Hunt of a lifetime".

Our friends from Kubusi Safaris work very hard to ensure everyone has an exciting yet comfortable hunt. We can provide references from disabled hunters who have traveled to Africa.

I think it is tremendous that you are able to enjoy a sport that so many of us take for granted. Best Regards, Jerry J.Farber  www.SafarisandMore.com

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The Helluva Hunt Gary & Jane Stearns
1562 Easterbrook RoadDouglas, WY 82633
307.358.6580

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Youth Waterfowl Hunt for Disabled Youth 

Youth Waterfowl Hunt (suggested) dates: September (Dates will be finalized in mid August). I am offering this hunt to a physically challenged youth (12-15) and their parent/guardian. 

   This will be a fully guided hunt offered at no charge to the youth or his/her guardian. I will supply breakfast and lunch, and a ride to and from the blind and my calling skills. If youth hunter feels he/she would rather do a goose hunt in a field, I would be open to that as well most likely during the early season.

   It is a great opportunity to spend a day on Rome Pond in Waukesha County hunting ducks from a pontoon boat blind and having lunch on an island.  Interested youth could call 262-473-1169 to talk with Mike Davis or email: gooseaholic@sbcglobal.net about the details.

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 Mark Twain Lake Offers Spring Turkey Hunts & Fall Deer Hunts

This event is set for Persons with disabilities each April at Indian Creek Recreation Area. US Army Corp of Engineers Mark Twain Lake assists with this annual event. Applications must be returned by deadline dates so a random drawing can be held. Interested persons should call:

 Park Rangers Shelly Howard or Allen Mehrer at 573-735-4097 as soon as possible for forms.

  Indian Creek Recreation Area. US Army Corp of Engineers Mark Twain Lake assists with this annual event. Applications must be returned by September 11 so a random drawing can be held September 15. Interested persons should call:

 Park Rangers Shelly Howard or Allen Mehrer at 573-735-4097 as soon as possible for forms.

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New Florida Girl Deep Sea Fishing Trip 

Now that hunting season is over, it's time to think about fishing!  Venture out on the New Florida Girl, which is docked in Destin,Florida. She is a large party boat that has been made accessible, and we will have her to ourselves bottom fishing for red snapper, grouper and other species.  This is a 10 hour trip.  Fees includes your tip, fish cleaning fees, fishing tackle and bait.  They even have electric reels if you need them.  You are responsible for your own meals and lodging.  We will be allowed to carry our own food (coolers) on board, but NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. 

To participate contact: Bob Kahler to reserve your spots.  This trip is open to anyone, disabled or not. . kahlerrobert@yahoo.com  

Bob Kahler
151 Bernard Rd.Lot 0
Anniston,Al.36206
Phone (256) 435-0220

 

See the boat at: http://www.hookedondestin.com/Upload/htmlpages/NewFloridaGirl1469.asp

PS-  There are a number of motels around the area, but you need to book ASAP to be sure you have a room.

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Disabled Whitetail Youth Hunt In Michigan 

A youth disabled white-tailed deer hunt. We have 2 wheelchair accessible blinds. The location in southern Marquette County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.  The minimum age for archery youth hunters is 10 years old, and for firearm youth hunters the minimum age is 12 years old. Hunters must have passed hunters safety to be eligible. If interested email
Patrick B. Treloar
PBEAR65@aol.com

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Opportunities for Disabled to hunt Elk and Deer

   Merlyn Ballinger is offering hunting for Physically Challenged hunters who are confined to wheelchair, are legally blind or youth up to 18 years with a life threatening illness to hunt for elk or buck mule deer at Ballinger Wilderness Retreat. The area is private property between Cody, WY and Yellowstone Park. Hunters are responsible for their license and cost of the animal they are looking to harvest. He offers cow elk, buck elk and buck deer at different costs. You can hunt with a bow or rifle for either species.

   Anyone interested should contact Merlyn at (307)-754-5475 or email him at meveball@msn.com

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Altoona, Wisconsin City limits hunts

   The city of Altoona, WI has a large problem with deer and last year they opened up 2 areas for archery deer hunting in the city limits by permit.

For a disabled person to hunt in the assigned area all they need to do are as follows:

1.      Purchase a archery deer hunting license 2. Have a valid Disabled hunting permit from the State of Wisconsin Class A,B,or C 3.

Contact: Ann M. Lein

The City of Altoona

1904 Spooner Ave.

Altoona, WI. 54720

(715) 839-6090

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JE Taylor Club Deer Hunt for the Disabled in Orange County, VA

JE Taylor Hunting Club in Orange County, Virginia is offering a 1-1/2 day rifle deer hunt for people with disabilities in December.  They will provide deer hunting on 6,000 acres and pay for your first night’s stay at the Holiday Inn Express.  You must apply and be drawn to participate in the hunt.  The property is trophy managed and should provide a great opportunity.  Club members will act as guides.  All participants must possess a current VA hunting license and big game stamp.

Please provide this info to jetaylorhunt2006@yahoo.com ASAP to apply.

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PCBA Members invited to Minnesota

    We have been granted the privilege to hunt land in Minnesota. They have a Quality Deer Management program. The QDM will be overlooked.

    PCBA members (Challenged hunters) can harvest either sex with no antler restrictions. Hunters will be responsible for license, meals and lodgings.

    Hunters must be accompanied by an able bodied assistant who can harvest a doe after their challenged partner harvests their Deer. Anyone wishing to take advantage of this opportunity must contact our Hunts Coordinator (Kent Davis) at 620-873-5264 or E-Mail @ kdavis@cmselectric.com

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United Bowhunters of PA Disabled Hunter Program Offers.

   The United Bowhunters of PA Disabled Hunter Program is pleased to announce that they will be sending several hunters on fully guided hunts this fall.

   You do not need to be a member of the UBP to apply but we are currently limiting our applications to PA residents only. For more details watch our website or email me at ubpdhp@yahoo.com

Thanks, Ernie Kramer
Chairman UBP Disabled Hunter Program 

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Youth Hunt offered in Wisconsin

For a youth hunter and one parent. Primary weapon would be a rifle and the hunting would be from a ground blind.  This hunt would be for a Whitetail Doe or the possibility of a Buck. This is private land in Adams County Wisconsin near the town of Friendship.  Lodging and food will be provided at no cost.  The cabin in not set up for any ADA requirements and the access is by a one step landing.  We have an ATV to aid in any travel during the hunt. Interested youth hunters can contact Al Neu at aneu@adaptivesportsman.org

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Alabama Hunts with Challenged Sportsmen’s Outfitters of Alabama

CSOA is now booking spring turkey hunts as well as fall deer hunts. Anyone interested can contact them. Visit the site to see information on special all-inclusive trip pricing on the turkey hunts and deer hunts. Just visit http://csoutfitters.org/ for more info.

"STAY in the HUNT"
Keith Jordan
Executive Director
Challenged Sportsmen's Outfitters of Alabama
334-774-0154
keith@csoutfitters.org

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“Hunt of a Lifetime”

   "Hunt Of A Lifetime" is a nonprofit organization with a mission to grant hunting & fishing adventures and dreams for children age 21 and under, who have been diagnosed with life threatening illnesses.

For more information contact: Tina Pattison 1-866-345-4455 www.huntofalifetime.org

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New Hunting Opportunity in Southern Illinois

Giant City State Park has opened archery deer hunting for the physically challenged archers. The hunt is free, but hunters will need to supply the applicable license, bow permit, a P2A card and bring along a buddy.

Giant City will have blinds ready and available and transport you to the hunting areas. If more assistance is needed, make sure you talk with them.

If anyone is interested you must call for applications after Labor Day. Contact Bob Martin or one of his staff at 618-547-4836.

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                                 Missouri Disabled Hunting Opportunity

Berry's Outdoors, near Springfield, Missouri, are offering a limited number of free guided archery hunts for deer and turkey for disabled hunters this fall (crossbow permits are available for disabled hunters, if needed). If interested, send an e-mail to
b-out@mo-net.com, or call 417-285-3030. There is no charge for the guide service, but these hunts are first come first serve, and the limited number of available slots fill up fast

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Hunting Opportunities for Disabled Hunters in NC-SC

   William Hatley is putting together a deer hunt for people with disabilities on the southern North Carolina border.  It’s right on the South Carolina line so there will be property in both states to hunt. The location is Morven N.C 

    This will be a guided management hunt for Does and Cull Bucks. The participants will be responsible for license . Interested parties should contact: William Hatley  Phone 704-474-0590 Email: wlhj@alltel.net

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Special Areas Accessible to Physically Challenged Hunters With Class Q Permit

     Physically challenged hunters possessing a Class Q hunting permit (permanently disabled in both lower extremities) may hunt on designated roads throughout the Monongahela National Forest, portions of the George Washington/Jefferson National Forest and on certain state-owned Wildlife Management Areas, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.

     Both resident and nonresident hunters who qualify and obtain a West Virginia Class Q permit may now participate in special Class Q hunts and use designated Class Q hunter access roads (see Hunting and Trapping Regulations). Nonresidents must also have applicable nonresident annual hunting licenses. Both resident and nonresident hunters with a Class Q permit must apply in person or by mail at the appropriate National Forest Ranger District office or appropriate West Virginia Division of Natural Resources district office. Hunters applying by mail must include a copy of their Class Q permit.  Approved hunters will be issued a letter of authorization, which must be in possession while hunting.

 For specific information about applying for a key to access National Forest Class Q roads, including location and road length, contact the respective National Forest Ranger District.  For information on State Wildlife Management Area Class Q roads,

 Call the Division of Natural Resources office in Elkins at 304-637-0245 or visit the DNR Web site at www.wvdnr.gov.

 Class Q Roads Available on National Forest Lands.

Cheat/Potomac Ranger District, Parsons, WV (304-478-3251)

Goodwin Run (Forest Road #933) Tucker County

Bonifield Run (Forest Road #929) Tucker County

Five Lick (Forest Road #153/153A) Randolph County

Back Ridge (Forest Road #814) Pendleton County

Greenbrier Ranger District, Bartow, WV (304-456-3335)

Little Beech Mountain ( Forest Road #385, 183A) Randolph County

Burner Mountain Sale Road (Forest Road #803)

Gauley Ranger District, Richwood, WV (304-846-2695)

Left Branch (Frosty Gap) (Forest Road # 731) Pocahontas County

Spice Run (Forest Road #787) Webster County

Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger District, Marlinton, WV (304-799-4334)

Crooked Fork (Forest Road #251) Pocahontas County

Middle Mountain (Forest Road #790) Pocahontas County

Panther Ridge (Forest Road #298) Greenbrier County

Bear Track (Forest Road #882) Greenbrier County

Dry River Ranger District, Bridgewater, VA (540-828-2591 or 304-249-5548)

Dry River Hollow Road (Forest Road #151H) Pendleton County

 State Wildlife Management Areas with available roads

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           SANDS (Sportsmen Assisting Nebraska s Disabled Sportsmen)

   SANDS was created to help men, women and children with disabilities, by providing a means to meet able-bodied outdoors-men and women for the purpose of participating in outdoor activities.
   The goal of SANDS is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to get out and enjoy all of the outdoor activities this great State of Nebraska has to offer. By providing a means for people to exchange ideas and information SANDS connects individuals with and without disabilities
   The SANDS program encourages people with disabilities to participate in any outdoor activities in which they have an interest.
   The SANDS program offers a wide range of opportunities and activities to enjoy including; hunting, fishing, camping and astronomy
    The SANDS program mission is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to increase their independence, productivity, and community integration by getting out to enjoy all of the outdoor activities Nebraska has to offer.
   More information go to www.sandsnebraska.com or call Dave at 402-559-3743 for more information.

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Orange County Hunt Club, VA

   Hunt with the Orange County Hunt Club. Lodging and meals will be provided. The hunt will be for 4 mobility impaired hunters. We would like to have hunters who would otherwise not get this type of opportunity. This is a trophy managed club with close to 8,000 acres of land.  Handicapped hunters will be allowed to harvest 1 doe and 1 buck any size or 2 does. 

   This will be a chance for a handicapped hunter to harvest a really nice buck.  This will be a gun hunt. The hunters who are chosen will be hunting parts of the club that members are not allowed to hunt with a gun.   The hunt will be open to non-residents.  The board of directors will make the final choice of attendees.   

The cut-off date to apply will be October 1^st and the hunters will be notified the following week. 

For information on how to apply, contact: Edward Mays  emays@aginet.com
 

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Hunts of Hopes and Dreams, Iowa

  Hunts of Hopes and Dreams is a non-profit organization established to benefit benefit those many individuals who love the outdoors but have terminal illnesses or disabilities that prevent them from actively participating in these traditions. Hunts of Hopes and Dreams will provide these remarkable individuals a unique environment where they can realize their passion. Lodging, meals, hunts, and other recreation are designed to accommodate these challenges and facilitate interaction with the natural world as much as possible. HHD offers the following adventures: hunts for deer, turkey, predator, upland game birds, waterfowl, and many small game animals; fishing trips; and many other outdoor activities. All of these outdoor activities are done on a one-on-one basis. For more information, please visit website at www.huntsofhopesanddreams.com. 

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 Turkey Hunting Offered to PCBA Members in Texas

     If you interested in some great turkey hunting check out the Lungren Ranch in Texas. This ranch offers some of the best turkey hunting in the world with flat land, not rocky or too much brush, and great hunting. The ranch is near  hotels with ADA rooms.

    If you’re interested in this ranch you can contact Joy Lundgren at 512-261- 4181 or Tony Dukes 817-735-4992. (leave me message)

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Nebraska Mule Deer/Whitetail Hunt for Physically Challenged

 An outfitter in Nebraska that is offering 3 day muzzleloader group hunt in Nebraska for a discounted rate. Hunters can take either one whitetail or one mule deer. They have about 75% whitetail and 25% mule deer. Food plots and crossings will be hunted from blinds, and some shooting houses on the property will be used when possible. Meals and lodging are included. The facility is relatively accessible, but the showers are regular fiberglass showers, no roll-ins. If a hunter requires a non-hunting attendant, there will be no charge for them.
Jeff Lucas Lucan1776@aol.com

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                     Cree Lake Conservation Club Disabled 3-D bow Shoot

 

Cree Lake Conservation Club, located in Kendallville, Indiana, will be hosting 2 disabled 3D bow shoots.
For further information or to pre-register for this event, you can contact the event coordinator, Harry Dykstra, at 260-693-1477 or 260-410-2224.

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Spring Turkey Hunt in Florida

David Newell of Sanderson, FL has a small RV park in Osceola Natl. Forest, approximately 40 miles west of Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Newell has volunteered to guide for spring turkey or fall whitetail on public land. People are welcome to stay at his RV park if they have an RV. Accessible lodging is available in nearby hotels w/in 20-30 mile radius. This would be a guided hunt on a one on one basis, public land.

For more information, please contact Mr. Newell at 904-259-8454

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J Bar K Bucks and Beards Hunting
Deposit required
Deer Hunts: One Buck Only per hunt 14” Spreads or more, No Spikes.
Bow – November

More information talk with PCBA Member Avey Rico 580-471-9822 (Sportsman with Disabilities of S.W. Oklahoma)
15% off the hunts, if member of Sportsman w/Disabilities of SW Oklahoma.

Contact J Bar K: Tim Tutten 580-688-2114 & Jim Westmoreland 580-471-3808 

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                                         MD Refuge Open for Challenged Hunters

   Officials with the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, a 27,000-acre sanctuary on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, have set aside 450 acres of prime whitetail and sika deer habitat for the exclusive use of disabled hunters.

   Hunters may apply for one of several opportunities scheduled from late October through early December, including a one-day youth hunt. Contact: Ken Schwartz   202-543-8733, ext. 207         kschwartz@sci-dc.org

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C.F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area in Fauquier County, Virginia

Disabled hunters can enjoy handicapped-access trail

Contact: Chester A. Phelps, Wildlife Management Area for more information at

540) 899-4169

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Kansas & Oklahoma Accessible Hunting

Scott Swartley with Custom Adventures is offering archery only deer hunts in Kansas and Oklahoma, and welcomes challenged hunters. He has a lot of experience guiding hunters with disabilities. Most hunts are five days with food and lodging provided. You can visit his website at http://www.customadventuresequipment.com/
He also offers Osceola turkey hunts, duck hunts and gator hunts in his homeland of central Florida.  For More information contact:
Scott Swartley
2265 S.E. McCain Lane
Malabar, Fl. 32950
(321) 951-1919
Email: Customadventures@juno.com

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 “BUDDY HUNTS” Offered in Texas
 

  Our Buddy Hunts” program for disabled hunters work like this:   When an able-bodied hunter purchases a Basic Plus (or higher) hunting package for whitetail deer, turkey, or our other hunts, he may bring along a disabled hunter, who will receive AT NO COST WHATSOEVER the benefits of a Basic hunt package for the same species (including add-on species) as selected by the able-bodied hunter, for the same hunt dates as selected by the able-bodied hunter.  The able-bodied hunter is responsible to provide hunting assistance for the disabled hunter, but they need not hunt in the same locations, or even at the same time of day.  Buffalo Mountain Ranch is a handicapped-friendly facility.  We have plenty of ground blinds suited to handicapped hunters, and we are willing to make changes necessary to make things work.  Sorry, Buddy Hunts do not apply to bison hunts. We are located upon the Callahan Divide just south of Abilene, Texas.   Visit our website at http://www.buffalo-mountain-hunts.com/

H. J. Ledbetter, Jr    Buffalo Mountain Hunts

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Disabled members receive offer to hunt fall turkey and deer

    Bob and Alison Hardin of Ozark Wilderness Lodge of Deer, AK,  who held a spring turkey hunt for physically challenged members of PCBA this past April have offered to take any disabled PCBA member interested in hunting Arkansas whitetails and turkeys this October. Anyone interested in taking Bob and Alison up on their generous offer should contact Bob and Alison at (870) 428-5301 or email Alison@ozarkwildernesslodge.com

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PCBA members invited to hunt Chillicothe, Ohio

   Bob Lagnese has again invited 10 PCBA members to hunt in Chillicothe, Ohio in October.  Area consists of two hunting clubs with a combined 1400 acre plot. The area is located just south of Chillicothe and there are plenty of deer. The hunters must provide his own lodging, meals etc.

   I have a 5-acre area that will accommodate anyone who wishes to camp for the weekend. If anyone is interested please call Bob Lagnese at (740) 663-4516 or E- Mail  at lagnese5@adelphia.net to make arrangements.

New Deer and Bear Hunting Opportunities

Parkland Outfitters, www.parklandoutfitters.com (northwest Saskatchewan’s Boriel forest)

 is booking bear hunts. Cost is $2800 plus tax and license fees. This is a 6 day hunt (no hunting on Sundays) There is 200 new acres that has never been hunted added for 2006

They also offer fall deer hunts.

Any questions call Dawn Walker 970-264-9350 or e-mail dawnwalker57@hotmail.com

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Barrier Free World Class Fishing in Alaska
I am a guide offering world class fishing and river tours on the famous KENAI RIVER.
My guide service was designed with total access in mind for the young and old, whether able bodied or a physically challenged sportsmen.
Visit our website at http://www.lastfrontiersman.com

Dan McDowell
907-232-8057

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“Hunt of a Lifetime”

"Hunt Of A Lifetime" is a nonprofit organization with a mission to grant hunting & fishing adventures and dreams for children age 21 and under, who have been diagnosed with life threatening illnesses.

For more information contact: Tina Pattison 1-866-345-4455 www.huntofalifetime.org

 Bullet Bobber Enterprises

I invented a fishing bobber that can make it easier for the physically challenged to fish by reducing the need to cast and to possibly eliminate it completely. I will provide a combo pack with 1 each of 3 sizes to handicapped fishermen anywhere in the US at cost. The $3.50 includes postage and each package will also come with full instructions. 

The main reason I’m offering this is so the physically challenged can have more fun fishing.  My father had Polio as a young man and wanted to fish but never had much opportunity, being very dependent on two crutches and later a wheelchair. Sincerely, Paul Lieb, Ohio

The website has a video showing it. www.bulletbobber.com  or 330-608-7539    

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Hunting and Fishing Gear Review:

I like your site and notice you are in PA as well.  The name of my site is Hunting & Fishing Gear Review. I am in the process of putting a feature link directory together one click off the front page.  If you have any interest in exchanging links please let me know.  I would also like to do an article on your website in the near future. Thanks for your time. Jim Shiperly. Pennsylvania Ship98@zoominternet.net 

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Power up Lift

My partners and I have developed a hydraulic stand that is a little cheaper than others currently on the market. It can be retrofitted for wheelchairs by use of ramps. They can also custom make a unit to your needs. The website is www.poweruplift.com

Best regards, David Powers