Diabled hunter advice

[cross21114]

Hi, folks,

I'm new to the forum.  Been turkey hunting for only 2 years so pretty novice.

A firend who is a real pro are taking a wounded warrior for his first bird (we hope).  This young man is a full arm and leg amputee.  We are planning to put him in a ground blind so he can sit in a  fullsize camp chair.

Any recommendations for handling the gun?  He does not have a prosthetic arm so need to a way for him to support and aim.  I've seen the Caldwell fieldpod which looks like a good method but we'll end up with a lot of gear for us to move in.  Any other suggestions?

Would it be unethical to set up the day before and leave a note we are bringing in a handicapped hunter?

Thanks for your help and good hunting this spring.

[cross21114]

Any thoughts?

[Ctburdchasr]

I respect what you are doing, being a disabled veteran as well I appreciate anything done to help us out. It isn't unethical at all, I would suggest calling to the birds the night before, start in the evening before they roost so they will be in that area come nightfall. And if you talk with that veteran he may need nothing more than basic shooting sticks. But of course they do make full bench rest clamps if that is necessary. If I got to an area and saw a set up with that note I would tip my hat and move on. Good luck and talk to him to see what he is capable of doing.

[Old Gobbler]

Walmart sells a cheap full size camera tripod - rig it up with a rest or  clamp on the top and your set - those tripods are great you can adjust the height quickly

[cross21114]

Thank you, guys.  This young man is quite amazing.  Missing right arm and left leg (100%) and got back in my boat, with no assistance, after a day anchored up at a beach with his family.  I spent 3 hours worrying about how I was going to get him back on.  Wasted time so maybe I shouldn't be too worried about this.

As far as preserving the site, if I didn't need to get him in, I'd spend the night to hold the spot.

[cross21114]

I respect what you are doing, being a disabled veteran as well I appreciate anything done to help us out.

Forgive me - thank you for your service and sacrifice!

[BigStrutter]

I just want to say this is an amazing thing you are doing. This is what hunting is all about. I wish you all the best in your hunt and please thank him for his service and sacrifice for this country. I agree with everyone else about the shooting stick or tripod. That should work just fine.

[cajun1085]

Nothing wrong with setup the day before. Like said before roost some birds and then set up. A good bi/tripod will do the trick. I'm taking a double amp solider out as well. I would let the solider get a little practice before hand so that it is not completely new in the field. you may have to try a few things out to see what works.

I'm a Army ICU nurse at Walter Reed. It's amazing to see these guys come in hanging on to life and barely a year later back out in the field.

[cross21114]

Cajun,   

Amen to that.  Thanks for your service. Do you know Hoss at WR?  He finally moved on Monday after a really long time there.  75 total surgeries over many years.  I hope things work out for him.

Chris

[cajun1085]

Hey Chris,

I can't say I know Hoss. I probably seen him around but he must have been off my unit before I got there. There are so many guy here going through rehab.

[cross21114]

Cajun,

Hoss is about 6'6".  Full right leg loss.  Drive a big loud H2 Hummer.  Can't miss him.

He made it to Cincinnati OK.

Thanks,

Chris

[cajun1085]

I've seen the H2 around. Glad to hear he made it safely.

[JALA Strut]

AWESOME...Best of luck out there and thank him for his service for me as well!

[Cut N Run]

 I hunt with a disabled hunter some as well.  He is a single leg amputee and has to use a popup blind with a camp chair.  He has the use of both arms and can support the weight of a gun on his own, but not for long periods.  We added a Primos trigger stick, which was kind of pricey, but it is sturdy and a good rest.  He's done pretty well at turkey hunting, except when he falls asleep, because he snores like a diesel truck.  He owns and hunts with my old Benelli SBE and has busted some good gobblers with it over the past few years.

Good for you for helping a fellow man out.  Please pass on a big thank you from me for his service and sacrifice.  To me, He is a hero.

Jim

[RutnNStrutn]

That's an awesome thing you guys are doing!! Best of luck!!!