working on getting atv's for disabled hunters
 

hey guys i am working on a deal to help get atv's in the hands of disabled and POOR hunters, i have two sources i am working with one is a dealer and the other is polaris manufacturing, not all will be able to get one but i am hoping to get 10 total, some used but as many new ones as possible,the idea has come up for a drawing to see who would get one, others have said to have an essay on why you would benefit from having one and submit it , all the details are not worked out yet,as to what should happen when the disabled hunter can no longer use it -should it be a loaner type of thing or(any ideas as to how to keep the machines working for the disabled to hunt and not given to someone who doesnt need it) any comments or ideas welcomed, i already have a few of you in mind -so respond you may be the one i am thinking of

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This would be great if you can pull it off. I would sure like to get one. You may be able to have a company, organization or group have it set up like a lease, loner or rental. The company, organization or group would actually own it. That way someone would need to have it approved through the company, organization or group before giving it to someone else. Charlie

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Heya Onebullet,
That's a very ambitious plan but if you can pull it off, my hats to ya :) I like the idea of getting a used ATV to putt along with even if it's 2 wheel drive. Alot of people turn those in for newer models.

Ican had a very good suggestion. I would think it would have to be a national non-profit. 50 states - 50 ATVs. Perhaps go and signup for useage? I would suggest a name like DisabledtoField! or some such.

Anyhow, perhaps a permanent HC sticker could be put on them.

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you bet its ambitious, and is not going to be easy,but it will work, have already gotten good feedback from suppliers, passed on the comments from here concerning name and was voted to be a good name, i must explain this is not just me who is working on this,but a whole group of blackpowder shooters with a club name and membership totaling 14

there are no problems--- only solutions-

but if i cant get people to show interest here how will i show manufactures that we need their help--and allow them to show they care-and have the PR

its up to you
GOD willing- this will happen

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ps someone also suggested the names

donor-loaner?

wheels for legs atv's?

disabledmobiles LTD?

disabledtoable ORG?

i know we can git the right name if we try hard enough ----help is appreciated

the enabler?

care carts?

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Names I would suggest would be having to do with enable Disabled to go to the field.

AccessOutdoors
DisAbledOutdoors
WatchoutIhaveagun

Anyhow, I don't know how my mobility is in the field, never really tried but I know I can't do the hiking I use to do. Nowhere near. My disability is strokes. But I'm more than happy to help to get the ball rolling for other disabled people.

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Hey There One Bullet , I'm new to this forum and was just reading of your quest for these A.T.V's . Great idea you've got there. A lot of people don't realize most of us disabled folks are on a fixed income and something, like having use of an A.T.V, for the hunting season, is just a far away dream. My hat is off to you sir. If i can be of any help please e-mail me. ...KENNY.

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If I may make a suggestion I would think that the new one with the "step-thru" design would be the most adaptive for the obvious reason. I think it's the new John Deere? Anyone?

Uncle Matt (in IL)

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I think onebullet is trying to used atv's. Prolly trade-ins.

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Hey all Im back, my hard drive decided to take a nose dive so I had to save my funds to buy another hard drive but Im back and it feels great to be amoung all my friends. Onebullet thats one mighty fine plan ya got I sure hope it works. I have been thinkin about buying an old broken down riding mower get it running and remove the deck which would give me enough ground clearance and try that to get in to the woods. Anything would be better than shootin from your car window. Jimmy

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hi all, i'm buns, disabled from m. s. i use gulf cart to get around my home pa moun tains, use polaris ranger to go to woods. one good machine, grate for disabled hunt er. allso, my friend put floor and rails onmotorcycle trailer. put uprights to putt camo tarp on for rain / snow off. got trypod seat swivels with back & arm rest on, arm in front to hold rifle, looks like turet on tank. put propain tank, heater to help stay warm. grate for any handycaped or older hunter. i will put info on cuttin, guting, hanging deer the right way. meat cutter by trade. gun dealer since 1952. want to h elp anyone i can. [email protected] STAY HEALTHY.

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Welcome Doll glad to have you here a bunch of great people on this forum. I am glad to hear you have solved you problem about getting around in the woods.Some of us still have to hunt from our cars as we dont have enough funds to purchase what we need but we make do and sometimes complain about it but thats what this forum is for we all get together and visit about our problems and succeses. I for one would really like to know how to butcher a deer the right way, I just start cutting in ni certain way but I cant afford to have it processed and at least its edible. Jimmy

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Hi DOLL,
Welcome to the Disabled forums. Too bad you are not in my neck of the woods, would like to have a gun dealer and processor nearby.

Welcome again.

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Hey There Onebullet, how you makeing out on the ATV's. I hope everthings going good for you.

Recently disabled!
 

I am recently disabled and my wife is also! We love to hunt and an ATV would really give us lots more freedom! There is no way we could ever purchase one as most of our money is spent on medical bills! Any help would be a God send! Jeffery Falin [email protected]

I get disabled when I see
 

the prices on those ATV's.
Good luck to the disabled. Sometimes I've been temporarily disabled and unable to hunt.

I have thought of using an ATV, to hunt, But in Pennsylvania where I hunt, the state restricts where they may travel. seems to be more flexibility for someone in a wheelchair.

David