27 late rifle for disabled youth.

[DBZona]

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

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[PRDATR]

Welcome to CWT Dan. I'm sure the CWT team can muster up some help for your family.

[DBZona]

On 9/19/2024 at 7:08 PM, DBZona said:

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

[DBZona]

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.

[CatfishKev]

I'm surprised by the lack of bugles.  I've heard 5bs has historically been known to be a very vocal unit.  I wonder if the elk are well educated with all the folks using calls improperly?

[Crazymonkey]

It was just a hour or so at sun up and then at dark . There was a bull going  to town just up from  camp. He would  start at dark and go till I crashed 1030/11 each night  last week  when I was up in 6a.

[SpotNStalk]

⬆️ ? 

[Crazymonkey]

I haven't  hunted that unit but I'm in to help with  what ever  I can . I'll have to check  the regulations  and see if my sxs is good for travel  and recovery. 

I'll send u a pm.

[Crazymonkey]

Bump!

[DBZona]

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. 

[WalkingW]

I sent you a PM. Thank you 

[zackcarp]

We'll be up on the hunt prior to yours. I'll pass along any relevant info. Did you get any information on a stock outfit yet?

[Crazymonkey]

I'm going  to make the trip up the Friday after Thanksgiving for the weekend  to do some scouting  for a place to park my travel trailer  for the hunt and to see what ever I'll need to bring  up for the hunt. I'll shoot you a pm when  it gets closer so we can meet up and figure it all out.

[Crazymonkey]

Made some great friends  and had a great  time helping  on Aj's hunt . I'll let Dan tell the story  hint it was a successful  hunt. 

[Mocha1545]

3 hours ago, Crazymonkey said:

Made some great friends  and had a great  time helping  on Aj's hunt . I'll let Dan tell the story  hint it was a successful  hunt. 

That is AWESOME! Can't wait to read about it. Good on you for helping out!