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Arclight said:
Yes, I'll see if I can get him out for next Nov. We will just have to find the most comfortable ride for him.
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I bought a Honda Pioneer 1000 5 seater last year. It's easy to get in and out of. Some of the sxs are more sport models (like the Can Am commander) and they have more bucket like seats which would be tougher for someone that has issues. Teh Yamaha Rhino and the Can Am Defender have the bench seats like the Honda though.

I got a hard top, hard doors and a glass windshield and wiper plus some other accessories like winch and heater. it's like driving in a little jeep :)
 
Wounded Warriors is a big thing in western outfitting circles. Outfitters take wounded vets, police, fire, paramedics and others, parapalegic quite often, out for big game hunts. Have thought hard about it, I don't have any hunts that really apply, as the risk is too high. Even the physically easier hunts like coastal bears present a serious risk if the riverboat tips over, as it happens. Have huge admiration for the guys taking folks out for spring bear in road access territory, would like to find a way to do one a year of the same. I'll probably aim more towards younger people with an illness rather than older people with mobility issues, better fit here, and they particularly have my sympathy. Admittedly I too would suggest the OP takes a less confrontational approach, you'll get a lot more responses.
 
Ardent said:
Wounded Warriors is a big thing in western outfitting circles. Outfitters take wounded vets, police, fire, paramedics and others, parapalegic quite often, out for big game hunts. Have thought hard about it, I don't have any hunts that really apply, as the risk is too high. Even the physically easier hunts like coastal bears present a serious risk if the riverboat tips over, as it happens. Have huge admiration for the guys taking folks out for spring bear in road access territory, would like to find a way to do one a year of the same. I'll probably aim more towards younger people with an illness rather than older people with mobility issues, better fit here, and they particularly have my sympathy. Admittedly I too would suggest the OP takes a less confrontational approach, you'll get a lot more responses.
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Admirable angus..... I have been in touch with the OP......

He did come on strong, but it is understandable based on his background.... which is eerily similar to mine......

Sometimes life forces you to make a hard left turn..... and that is what OP is up against.....

I take pride in hosting rookies on my land and truly enjoy introducing folk to the sport in one way or another.....

The OP made the assumption that many were unwilling to help, and has corrected his course.... the fact is, we don't all know a disabled hunter we can take out...... and I highly doubt that we would abandon a hunting partner based on a newfound disability......

As for your hunts, hell, some are a big challenge for the able bodied...
 
Gatehouse said:
One of the side by sides with a bench seat might be just the thing. You can drive him to your spot in relative comfort.
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You can hunt right out of them. I've taken disabled hunters in a Polaris Ranger. Just tie a small tree between the uprights of the roll bar up front for a shooting rail, drape camo netting over the front and top and you have a perfect ground blind, and it's easier to get in and out of than a wheelchair. The snap in plastic roof keeps the rain off.
 
Gatehouse said:
I bought a Honda Pioneer 1000 5 seater last year. It's easy to get in and out of. Some of the sxs are more sport models (like the Can Am commander) and they have more bucket like seats which would be tougher for someone that has issues. Teh Yamaha Rhino and the Can Am Defender have the bench seats like the Honda though.

I got a hard top, hard doors and a glass windshield and wiper plus some other accessories like winch and heater. it's like driving in a little jeep :)
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Interesting. I'll be looking at the pioneers. Thanks for the tip.
 
RiMP9 said:
Think about us PLEASE! That statement goes along with putting your guns and equipment in the back of your truck ready to go hunting. Heres a question that a LOT of you everyday hunters would NEVER think about! Ya just go up to the farmers doors knock and ask for permission to shoot on his property right!
Well think of this every time you go out to hunt: there are a some of us hunters young and old who just can't go knocking on doors or walking threw those fields to hunt what ever game is out there! Those of use who are in WHEELCHAIRS can't do those things you automatically take for granted. So heres something ALL able-bodied hunters should do before they decide to go hunting THINK are there any handy capped hunters near me I can take out with me today?? You'll end up having that all over warm and proud feeling when you take them out. Thank you.
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Ok you did it, you made me think, ( smoke out the ears and all) I have the room with me and some of my huntin spots are good for that so I'm not shure if that's a cry for help but I wwill be looking into finding anyone around that meets the bill and will be comfortable with me and the kids. You never know it might teach the kid something about empathy. thanks for the wake up call and good luck to you my friend, I hope someone helps you in your passion.
 
To the OP . I know how you feel, things changed for me too when I was put in a chair but its not everybodys problem. If you want to knock on doors to get permission to hunt then do it. The more you do the less help you need because when you try hard enough on your own everything falls into place. Please don't have a bad attitude or rant because you haven't done your part. Im not saying you haven't but, when we are disabled we think of many things and the first is poor me . I don't do that anymore because I believe life is what you make it !
 
Hey I know that machine! I used to drive and shoot a 50 cal :50cal: gun from a Bren carrier what a blast! Anywhere and anyplace you wanted to go you JUST GO there. They were almost as good as a tank for going threw things like bush, trees, wooden buildings etc. Aaaah the good old days when I was a very healthy handsome young man. Thanks for bringing back some very fond and happy memories for me, I think the best times of my life was in the reserves THUS my signature at the bottom.
Rick
 
Just met Darky we talked for for 1 1/2 hours and we hit it off well. Whats to follow will be a challenge for both of us. Onward and upward.
 
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