While surfing the net tonight I was reminded that our fellow disabled hunters are always in need of hunting partners.  As my dad’s cancer slowed him down,  I never liked  the fact that he sometimes went hunting with out me, alone.  The family always pitched a fit to the point that I almost bought one of those emergancy GPS tracker things to keep tabs on him but we never got around to it.  When my dad started taking other people with him, I felt good that somebody was there or knew where he was.  Im glad he had other hunting partners.   He shared something he loved to do with people he thought highly of.  If he didnt think much of them he would never had taken them hunting to start with.  Man I miss my dad…

Let me get back on the topic here……….

Hunting and being in the outdoors can be dangerous if something bad happens and no one is around to help.  Now if your an abled person, you maybe able to fend for yourself.  But if you are a disabled or physically challenged outdoorsmen, having a partner is an almost requirment for some.  Alot of disabled outdoorsmen and women give up on the outdoors because its to hard or not worth the hassle.    Accessible outdoor activities are alot more easier if there is a partner to help out and the numbers are out there to back it up.  Millions are spent every year on outdoor activities but the number people are mostly declining.  The disabled segment could help rebound and inject much needed capital into the outdoor industry and national economy.

We all love the outdoors and there are groups who want to carry on the outdoor traditions reguardless of their abilities or lack there of.

One such group is the Physically Challenged Bowhunters of America, Inc.

PCBA inc. a non-profit organization founded to assist physically disabled persons with actively participating in bowhunting and archery sports. A major emphasis is placed on reaching people with disabilities who have never been exposed to the greatest recreational therapy in the world – bowhunting and archery.

Disabled and able-bodied sportspersons who need assistance, or wish to be a part of helping others are invited to apply for membership.

If you or someone you know has a little time to offer to become a hunting buddy, there are many physically challenged people across the US looking for help. Their web site has a list of people needing assistance here:

There are many groups and they are always in need of something.  Check out them out cause you never know, you just may have something to offer!