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True enough, the flip side of that coin is to pick up the phone and call the local game and fish associations, firearms ranges and trap and skeet clubs and make connections with shooters and hunters. If you can be taken hunting, I assume that you can also get out of the house... which means you can get to the local gun shop or gun shows and again network with local outdoorsmen... I guarantee that you will come across someone that would be inclined to help a disabled sportsman/woman get into the field and experience the outdoors.
the spank
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This^^^ when we rebuilt the Rockcut Shooting Club in 2002 we secured a grant from the Trillium Foundation and made the entire club including clubhouse, washrooms, ranges and parking areas handicap accessible and installed ramps and concrete walkways connecting all ranges. It's easy to network at clubs and find like minded individuals who are more than willing to invite you along.
BigUglyMan
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I think it's incumbent upon all of us to get out and make connections within the community. The old guy in the wheelchair might have a great spot to go for deer or the young kid whose father works away might know of an awesome fishing spot. The completely able-bodied and unencumbered person might not have a good spot to go shoot gophers that someone else can turn him on to.
If we all spent a little more time getting to know each other I think the experience would be more rewarding for all of us.
If we all spent a little more time getting to know each other I think the experience would be more rewarding for all of us.
OP........instead of placing blame on those of us who are not disabled and possibly don't know any disabled hunters or maybe know disabled people but have no idea they may wish to go out hunting, you might just put up a request on forums like this, letting those of us who don't know you, know that you would like to accompany us on hunting forays. The other suggestions of clubs and gun counters and gunshows are also excellent ways to meet other shooters and hunters.
I must say right off the hop, though, I don't really appreciate your approach at this point. I can't imagine what it is like to be physically disabled, but I do recommend a different approach with a more positive tone.
I must say right off the hop, though, I don't really appreciate your approach at this point. I can't imagine what it is like to be physically disabled, but I do recommend a different approach with a more positive tone.
I do agree with this 100%....how are we supposed to know that you want to go hunting or fishing.
My buddy is in a wheel chair. Can't feel/move anything below his nipples. He hunts too. He's allowed to legally shoot from his atv. So it has its upsides too.
While obviously its an impediment, it certainly doesn't stop you from being able to hunt as long as you can still hold a gun and shoot.
While obviously its an impediment, it certainly doesn't stop you from being able to hunt as long as you can still hold a gun and shoot.
Hunting is an activity that typically include traversing un-even terrain for long periods of time and these conditions are not consistent with the needs of those with mobility issues for the most part. Permits can be acquired that allow those with mobility disabilities to discharge firearms from a vehicle and for those in wheelchairs that is the the most viable option but modifications are required especially for ATV's to accommodate the disability. I presume you have this permit and method of transport?? If not many shooting ranges are wheel-chair accessible and a great place to meet others and develop the relationships required to aid you to fulfill your desire to hunt. There are many who would be honored to have the opportunity to help you out.
I already did that and got a grand total of 3 people out of 471 reads saying they would love to take me out hunting BUT the only problem they said was that they hunt in remote areas. One said he'd take me to his cottage this fall for deer but first he had to repair his front deck so I could shoot from there. If anyone has to point fingers as to what it am saying here then you should look at how many are pointing back at yourself and ask "why don't I just ask around for someone for ME to take out there.
PS: I do belong (5 yrs) to a rod n gun club that is making changes to the club to accommodate me (first member in a wheelchair) and my needs which in turn may even attract more members as chair shooters.
PS: I do belong (5 yrs) to a rod n gun club that is making changes to the club to accommodate me (first member in a wheelchair) and my needs which in turn may even attract more members as chair shooters.
BeautifulTwo of the most passionate hunters I know don't have the use of their legs. Neither slows down at all and both have found ways to hunt and shoot in spite of their physical limitation.
I have posted here twice asking that very same question. Out of 471 reviews of my posts only three people replied saying they only hunt in remote places the fourth said he was going to make some changes to the deck of his cabin so I could shoot from there. My own gun club is in the process of getting some changes done so I (the only member in a wheelchair) could enjoy all of the different shooting regimes. I shoot 12 gage, .270, .223, .22-250, 9MM, .22 as well as croxbow. The only problem I have hunting is I need someone to go with me to areas I can hunt to help with knocking on farmers doors for permission and game retrieval etc. I also have my permit to shoot from a motorized vehicle aka my van, you truck, four wheeler etc. I am not pointing fingers at anyone but stating this please just take a few minutes to think about asking around other hunters and their clubs to see if there are wheelchair bound hunters who would love to spend a day with you. You will never know just how rewarding it is to see that great big smile on their faces when they shoot some game! It will also make you personally feel better about yourself! Thank you reading my rant.
Entitlement and self-absorption can come in many packages, two-legged, one-legged and no-legged... I have taken plenty of kids and noobies out for their first wilderness experience, at least those with good attitudes...
You're the one who started the finger pointing. It's not the fault of anyone here that you're in the situation you're in, nor is it their responsibility to look after you. You got 3 positive responses with almost zero effort on your part, I would call that a good start. Continue to cultivate those relationships and other contacts may come from them. Also in case you didn't know most good hunting is in relatively remote areas and not necessarily wheelchair accessible. However I can't see how you would be prevented from knocking on farmers doors or picking up the phone and calling the names of landowners. If you're able to drive you can start driving the roads in the summer to find fields that have deer and that you might be able to access and then talk the the owners of said fields.
I can say for myself that if you showed up at my door with the attitude your showing right now, demanding that I help you just because you're in a wheelchair, I would tell you to get stuffed and send you on your way. Come to me with some humility and respect and I would show you the same respect and probably make a good effort to help you. Right now I can't see how anyone would want to help you if this is how you ask them.
Runningfool
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Perhaps you might have gotten a better response if the title to your thread was more accurate, such as "Think about me PLEASE!"
