Companion Hunter

[Elkaholic daWg]

 Thanks for definition "F" robodad. I always thought the distance might be less than that.

[jackelope]

I feel the difference is that in the former example the person doesn't have an option of really hunting because of their disabilities. In the later example the person doesn't want to hunt but wants you to hunt for them but has the physical ability to.

But they're both Hypothetically at home sitting on the couch.

[matt345]

True!

New to this concept and trying to figure out were I am on the issue.

[fishingfool]

Hey jackalope, as a person of disability, my wife and I have used this companion card for a number of years. Funny thing, for some odd reason my "living room couch" gets awful cold, wet, windy, hot, etc. What in the world am I doing wrong? Any suggestions?

[wog]

I was reading up on this because I have a disable hunter tags,,the program I think is great,, it's not about you the companion card .It;s about a hunter who wants to just be there ,,it may be their last chance to be out doors with their freinds and family,, Do'nt try and tell me they should just sit on the couch and it makes no differents,,, it is the differents ,to let a disabled man to be where he loves to be and at least  in part enjoy what was and still is a passion,,, It's not about you it's about the person you're with

[Bob33]

The thought of someone "hunting" for another person at home on his couch is repulsive to me. Hunting is far more than meat harvest.

The current program is a good one.

[biggfish]

I guess my point is in the case of extreme disability. Why limit the person w the tag and said designated hunter to 1/4 mile if the tag holder wants to eat wild game why not let them?? I don't see the difference really between letting a person sit in their car a 1/4 mile a way from me while I shoot them a deer or an elk or letting them sit on their couch. In my opinion they are pretty similar experiences!
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My father is disabled and I carried the companion card. In the spirit of fair chase as explained to me by a gw the disabled hunter is supposed to get first attempt at the animal if accommodations are able to be made.  To address the communication issue we used FRS/GMRS handhelds gt them for 50 at Costco work in heavy cover up to a mile 5 miles max range.  I never asked about the 1/4 mile I  figured its plenty of distance.  With disabled hunters the state is supposed to accommodate you with access to closed gates even in areas where no motor vehicles are allowed.

[Rooster1981]

I have been hunting with my dads companion card since 1995. We hunted all the way up to 2011 together. My dad has a broken back and has had to rely on  road hunting. Now he can still drive and go where ever he wants and I would too. But If we were hunting together we were always within line of sight of each other. That's kinda the point. If I wanted to hunt with him he wasn't walking anywhere so It was a road hunting day. I've never been harassed by gamewardens because we were always together. If you want to get away and hunt alone get your own tag and fill it by your self.

[pianoman9701]

True!

New to this concept and trying to figure out were I am on the issue.

Iceman might have more info about this for you, as well. You might PM him.

[Curly]

The thought of someone "hunting" for another person at home on his couch is repulsive to me. Hunting is far more than meat harvest.

The current program is a good one.

 

[jackmaster]

i am a disabled hunter as well and from what i understand the cell phone isnt a form of coms because of the lack of cell coverage, they have walkie talkies for pretty cheap that work pretty good, as for the companion card, yes who ever has your companion can shoot your animal for you and you have to be within a certain distance. no one monitors it it comes down to the honor system. i only used the disabled hunter stuff one year. it is pretty neat cause you can put in for access keys and combos, but they dont give out alot. north east washington has a pretty cool disabled hunter set up around the sullivan lake area. from what i hear they get a ton of snow though... good luck to ya

[pianoman9701]

I guess my point is in the case of extreme disability. Why limit the person w the tag and said designated hunter to 1/4 mile if the tag holder wants to eat wild game why not let them?? I don't see the difference really between letting a person sit in their car a 1/4 mile a way from me while I shoot them a deer or an elk or letting them sit on their couch. In my opinion they are pretty similar experiences!

This is about hunting not eating. If they don't want or are unable to get outside, then the program isn't open to them. Someone they know can certainly donate some meat to them in this case. There are many accommodations made for disabled hunters. Maybe more could be done. However, allowing someone to shoot an animal for them while they remain at home is not and should not be one of those accommodations.

[BULLBLASTER]

My dad and I go out each year with his license and.companion card. I have shot 5-6 deer for him. It is a great way to spend time hunting together like when I was young even though my dad can't get around well. I've always been pretty close to my dad when I shot but one reason or another I was the one to pull the trigger.

[pianoman9701]

My dad and I go out each year with his license and.companion card. I have shot 5-6 deer for him. It is a great way to spend time hunting together like when I was young even though my dad can't get around well. I've always been pretty close to my dad when I shot but one reason or another I was the one to pull the trigger.

It's great you can do that with him.

[BULLBLASTER]

it is a blast! we were in a groundblind last year during early archey season... we had 6-7 does feeding on the bait and i could see the antler tips of a little 4 point buck in the brush about to come out, my dad had fallen asleep sometime. i thought he was being sill and quiet because of the deer when out of nowhere he snores so loud and scares all the deer away then jerks awake seeing them run off and asks if i saw the deer! i rolled out of my chair laughing in the blind.
we hunted 3-4 days after a buck and then my dad told me he wanted a doe. so a doe it was! still a great hunting memory!
he still tells the story to people how i guided him and we saw tons of deer.