Need some input please.

[wisconsinteacher]

I was asked to do something important today and that is to guide a hunter with a disability. It would be a rifle hunt in October in Wisconsin. I would help the hunter prepare, hunt, and assist in any other way. I am honored to help but do not know if I should do it. One part says yes and the other says no due to not being able to put 100% into the hunt. It would mean giving up a few days of my archery season that I share with my wife but it also means helping someone else that does not have the ability to get out and hunt. Have you ever done a hunt like this or know of anyone that did?

 

[.280 Remington]

I have taken a gentleman(Navy Veteran) in a wheel chair water fowl hunting and it was one of the best things I've ever done in my life. Too me it does not get more rewarding than that. He was so excited, he went and bought new camo. When he would get cold he would wheel back to his truck and he called his mom(this guys in his 50's) and all of his best buds to let them know how much fun he was having.

It was his first hunt in over 30 years due to a back injury on a ship. It was my duty to give back to him for what he did serving our country. Veteran or not, I think one of the greatest pleasures in life is giving back or "paying it forward". So what's a couple days of Archery season? You are doing something for the greater good of mankind. I will tell you this, it will come back 10 fold to you some day. There is a thing such as karma that I very much believe it.

You want to see a smile? Wait till that person you guide put's their hand on the game that they harvested! THAT right there is worth it.

 

[DrMike]

I have done such hunts, and I do such hunts. They are most rewarding for everyone involved. I should imagine that if you discuss the situation with your wife, she will have some input to provide guidance in this case. You are correct that you were honoured to have this particular individual request your help.

Mike, good harvest of mallards (and one stray goose) and good will.

 

[6mm Remington]

I was able to take my son and another boy 1 year older than mine two years ago on a hunt. This young man had never hunted before and has Cystic Fibrosis. He has wanted to hunt all his life, but neither mom or dad hunt. His grandfather who lives back east is a big hunter, but with failing health was never able to take his grandson out on a hunt. Andy can get around pretty well now (15 at the time), but in a few years his lung capacity will make it harder and harder for him to hike and climb. Both he and my boy got their first elk one day apart, both cows with one shot each. Andy's father was fortunate enough to come with us and got to see his boy get his elk and to help get her out, well actually my boy Jeff and I did 98% of the work. When Andy got home that night even though it was late he called his grandfather and told him about his cow he had gotten. His grandfather started crying on the phone he was so happy for Andy and so proud of him. Andy's grandfather passed away a couple of months later, but he knew that Andy finally got to go hunting and someone had taken the time to teach him so he would be able to do it himself later on.

We had a great time and made some real memories that Andy and all of us will never forget. I never got anything at all for myself that year and yet I still consider it my best hunting season ever. I highly encourage you or anyone here to do something like that whether it's for a younger person who has never hunted before, or someone like this person you describe who has some difficulties that we don't have, and might not have everything they need to hunt, or it's a larger challenge for them with their limited abilities. This person might not be successful in harvesting an animal, and you might not be able to give 100%, but I feel that they will appreciate what you do for them 1000 times over, and it will mean so much to them and to you when it's all done.

You will be blessed more than you could ever imagine!
David

 

[sask boy]

WT go for it it maybe one of the most rewarding things you could do
It will be a blessing and a memory for all involved.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[JD338]

Its always better to give than recieve.
Giving back has many rewards........

It also makes life long memories for the ones you helped out.

JD338

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I just talked to my wife and she got mad at me. She said, "you don't have to ask to do something like this and if you don't do it, I will be shocked and upset that you did not help out." I do the youth mentor turkey hunt every year and it is a blast. I plan on going to the meeting Tuesday night to find out more about the program. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Pay it forward is something that means a lot to me. I hope some kid takes me hunting when I get old.

 

[.280 Remington]

I just talked to my wife and she got mad at me. She said, "you don't have to ask to do something like this and if you don't do it, I will be shocked and upset that you did not help out." I do the youth mentor turkey hunt every year and it is a blast. I plan on going to the meeting Tuesday night to find out more about the program. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Pay it forward is something that means a lot to me. I hope some kid takes me hunting when I get old.

Awesome Man! I expect before/during/after photos!!!!!!!!!

 

[wildgene]

...you are a blessed & lucky man, spread the wealth...

 

[DrMike]

Good choice, WT. You'll never regret helping another person who wants to share the things you enjoy. If you try to keep it all for yourself, it will become like manna that is kept, breeding worms and stinking.

 

[Guy Miner]

Excellent. Good decision.

 

[sask boy]

Good for you WT, it will come back 10 fold to you!
As far as getting help when you get old I am sure that there will be someone there for you.
I am already seeing that as my nephew was 5 when he started sitting beside me in the truck & now I basically just pull the trigger as he will not let me do any of the lifting last year he was in Austrialia during hunting season but one of his young friends was with us & fill right in
What goes around comes around :wink:
I have loaded for this young guys & now they are sitting beside me & learning what little I know
We are all bless to live where we do, so sharing is just the right thing to do!!!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[JD338]

Excellent. Good decision.

Ditto.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

WT, you will not regret it one bit. Taking someone out hunting is a great honor to me. I look forward to doing it whenever I can. Whether it is my son, a friend who has never hunted or a family member that needs some guidance. You will get paid back 100 fold when you see the smile on there face.

Mike, Jim, others, great pictures fellers! You guys are why this place is awesome!


Best friend, 35 years old, never hunted. Brian and I were able to get him on his first deer.

Son on his first rabbit hunt

Son with first deer

Little brothers out for their first hunt!

Cousin out for his first deer season

Daughter came along for a tracking job

Get them out there! It is our Duty as sportsman to introduce a new hunter to the world every year.

 

[wisconsinteacher]

Your little girl's shoes are great. I hope my wife does not see them or she will have s pair like that when hunting.

 

[DrMike]

Yep, get a girl hunting shoes, and she'll haul a deer outta' the woods every time. :mrgreen: Now, the greater worry is when Scotty begins wearing shoes like that. :shock: I don't even want to speculate.

 

[Woodycreek]

I have seen Scotty in shoes just like that :lol: What fun couple of days that was last year getting the guys on deer!

 

[SJB358]

I have seen Scotty in shoes just like that :lol: What fun couple of days that was last year getting the guys on deer!

There only for stalking in the timber.. I try to keep my trade secrets hidden. I guess I should have blurred out the picture!

Even my daughter has told me since I have been deployed "Daddy, I wanna hunt with you this year".. Man, you don't know what that does to a guys heart!

Might have to load up the 22-250 with some 60 grain PT's!

 

[DrMike]

Scotty was wearing shoes like that when taking the guys out for deer? :roll: Man, I'm surprised the deer came in! But no perfume! Tell me there was no perfume, Brian. :mrgreen:

 

[Hegland]

Good on you, WT.