DBZona

First off, let me give a huge thanks to Chris(CrazyMonkey). We could not have pulled it off without him. He sacrificed so much to help make this happen for AJ. I don’t have time to tell the story yet. I will get to it in a couple days. I just got home to Arkansas and need to get caught up. Dan

Thankyou to those who have offered help so far! It is very much appreciated! If anyone has the rifle tag the week before, I can help out with packing or finding elk. I will be up there that week.

These are pics of my Bull in 27 last year, AJ at the special Olympics, on a turkey hunt he came with me on, and fishing in Show Low meadow this summer with his little sister.

Let me first introduce myself. My name is Dan and I am a native to arizona. I graduated from Benson in 1999 and the UofA in 2007. My wife and I moved away that same year to Spokane Washington . After 10 years of marriage and no children we decided to adopt through foster care in 2013. We welcomed my disabled son who was 12 mos at the time and my daughter who was two weeks, into our home. The same week we found out we were pregnant with our first biological child. We now have 2 biological children. AJ, my oldest is intellectually disabled and has cerebral palsy. He is now 12 and we put him through Hunter ed this spring with the help of some amazing field day people who helped him. This kid has a lucky horseshoe somewhere and drew a 27 late rifle tag with no points. it took me over 20 years, and 14 points before I drew the same tag last year. I was fortunate enough to shoot a 320 unbroken bull. I know the area a little, and am confident we can get him a bull. My concern is his limited ability to walk long distances. I know I could get him into some spots with his CHAMP permit, but if it dumps snow, it may be very hard for him. We maybe even looking into horses to get to the elk if anyone has access to some. My Dad lives in Show low, and he will be there on the hunt, but just had his shoulder replaced this past June. I am looking for anyone who would like to help should we have difficulty getting him on an elk due to snow, or just pressure, and to possibly help pack. We do have the second rifle tag from December 6th through the 12th. We will be arriving Thanksgiving week to scout and make final preparations.( I currently live in Arkansas.) As a Thankyou, I am willing to share some Idaho elk spots I hunt and maybe even invite someone along when I go there next time. thanks for any help. Dan IMG_3258.dng