Congratulations to our 2012 hunters,
Jonah Vandever, Lisa Mitchell-Reiger, and Rick Cline!!
If you were not selected for this year's hunt, please feel free to re-apply for next year. The more you apply (once a year), the better your chances of being selected!
Our Mission
Jim Duncan happily manning the grill.
Nevada Outdoorsmen in Wheelchairs was started in 2008 in order to provide hunting and outdoor experiences to individuals whose disabilities confine them to a wheelchair. Each hunter brings a new set of challenges, and accomplishments that make each hunt unique.
If we are able to arrange it, we try to bring multiple hunters out together to add a dimension of commonality. We have witnessed life-changing impacts from the amazing camaraderie that can develop from this kind of shared outdoor experience.
We try to dedicate five days or so early in the season to our Antelope hunt each year. Our hunters enjoy hunting (of course), camping, fishing, and other activities if they are available. We've obtained an agreement with TS Ranch for ongoing hunts on property owned and operated by Newmont Mines. The ranch hosts a comfortable handicap accessible ranch house if the hunter chooses to forego tent accommodations.
Participants must have their hunter's education completed with proper hunting license in order to participate in our program. We include this in our "gift" to them. This process exposes them to all aspects of safety in the field, and respect for land, animals, and nature. Beyond this, it's all about breaking boundaries and allowing them to forget their disabilities for a short time while feeling the sense of accomplishment that the very primal act of hunting provides. The hunt and the camping together have literally improved self image, given a sense of purpose, and raised personal expectations.
Now, more than ever, personal and corporate philanthropy is critically important as it enables us to purchase much of the equipment, tags and supplies we need each year. Contributions and support from individuals as well as businesses are always highly appreciated. We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization so contributions are tax deductible under section 170 of the federal tax code.
Please think about how you can help.
If we are able to arrange it, we try to bring multiple hunters out together to add a dimension of commonality. We have witnessed life-changing impacts from the amazing camaraderie that can develop from this kind of shared outdoor experience.
We try to dedicate five days or so early in the season to our Antelope hunt each year. Our hunters enjoy hunting (of course), camping, fishing, and other activities if they are available. We've obtained an agreement with TS Ranch for ongoing hunts on property owned and operated by Newmont Mines. The ranch hosts a comfortable handicap accessible ranch house if the hunter chooses to forego tent accommodations.
Participants must have their hunter's education completed with proper hunting license in order to participate in our program. We include this in our "gift" to them. This process exposes them to all aspects of safety in the field, and respect for land, animals, and nature. Beyond this, it's all about breaking boundaries and allowing them to forget their disabilities for a short time while feeling the sense of accomplishment that the very primal act of hunting provides. The hunt and the camping together have literally improved self image, given a sense of purpose, and raised personal expectations.
Now, more than ever, personal and corporate philanthropy is critically important as it enables us to purchase much of the equipment, tags and supplies we need each year. Contributions and support from individuals as well as businesses are always highly appreciated. We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization so contributions are tax deductible under section 170 of the federal tax code.
Please think about how you can help.
