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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: danderson on March 07, 2014, 08:37:28 PM

Title: Terminally ill opportunity
Post by: danderson on March 07, 2014, 08:37:28 PM: What would you do if at the prime of your life you were diagnosed with Cancer, we all know someone that's been affected in some way, would you give in to the inevitable or would you fight for every last moment of every day, one of my fellow Firefighters who was as strong as an ox was reduced to a fraction of himself in less than one year, his strength taken from him but not his will, his passion was hunting. Washington state has created opportunity's for persons with Terminal illnesses in the form of special permits, I was made aware of this fact last year from one of the Hunt- Wa members, so I'm passing this information on so that others can take advantage of this opportunity, My friend has drawn a any Elk tag for GMUs 328 thru 335, he's not able to walk but his will is strong, we have until the end of March to fill his tag, this hunt will be more about the experience with family and friends and less about the size of the antlers, PM me for more information on how to apply for this opportunity
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Post by: cem3434 on March 07, 2014, 08:52:43 PM: Did he already apply for and receive the tag or are you asking how he goes about it?
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Post by: danderson on March 07, 2014, 08:55:45 PM: He has the tag
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Post by: runamuk on March 07, 2014, 09:24:56 PM: If you need any help with this please holler you probably know more people and more places but the roommate knows of a few spots he takes an awful lot of elk pics.
Title: Re: Terminally ill opportunity
Post by: danderson on March 07, 2014, 11:55:45 PM: We have had tremendous support from the locals, and fish and wildlife, the challenge will be getting him in range to make a good clean shot, he's unable to walk but like I said his will is strong.
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Post by: jason stevens on March 08, 2014, 08:55:53 AM: This is great.I've been through this with multiple family and friends I pray a monster walks right to him enjoy this time and good luck.
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Post by: hunterrcc on March 16, 2014, 02:47:39 PM: Awesome job guys on getting an elk tag for him!!!
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Post by: Hornseeker on March 18, 2014, 01:31:42 PM: Good Luck to your friend Danderson...
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Post by: et1702 on March 18, 2014, 02:20:42 PM: Good Luck to you both!

Currently going thru this w/my wife who is terminal also and only 51 years old. Stage IV Ovarian/Peritoneal cancer is back for a third time, this time within 5 months of cessation of last round of Chemo. After it came back a second time, Dr's provided 12 to 24 months survival guesstimate. Now that it's back so soon after second round of chemo, Dr's won't hazard a guess (or won't tell us) and have indicated they would rather we not focus on negative statistics. In other words, not good. Our guesstimate is 4 to 6 months (maybe a little more), depending on cancer's response to new chemo regiment this time. My wife loves to travel and we just returned from a vacation in Mexico with a total of 10 family members. She's not a huntress, or I would be taking advantage of this program too.

Time spent w/family and good friends is very important! Soothes the soul and eases the mind. Again, good luck to you both!

ET
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Post by: MLBowhunting on March 18, 2014, 03:00:46 PM: Et thanks for sharing. Prayers sent
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Post by: jason stevens on March 18, 2014, 03:22:42 PM: Did he get one yet.
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Post by: danderson on March 18, 2014, 04:16:02 PM: We went out Saturday with a group of close friends and he filled his tag, a nice 6x6 bull, the family will be forwarding pictures to the DFW, out of respect for the family I wont be posting any pictures, it was a great experience to be part of this hunt not just because he was successful but more importantly it was being able to share one last hunt.
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Post by: jackelope on March 18, 2014, 05:40:05 PM: Right on...that's great to hear.
:tup:
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Post by: Elknut1 on March 18, 2014, 07:09:13 PM: Wow, stories like this cannot help but touch ones heart, great job to him & all those that made it possible. A huge congrats to all of you!

ElkNut1
Title: Re: Terminally ill opportunity
Post by: Huntbear on March 18, 2014, 07:48:31 PM: Quote from: danderson on March 18, 2014, 04:16:02 PM
We went out Saturday with a group of close friends and he filled his tag, a nice 6x6 bull, the family will be forwarding pictures to the DFW, out of respect for the family I wont be posting any pictures, it was a great experience to be part of this hunt not just because he was successful but more importantly it was being able to share one last hunt.

If I had known it was who it is, I would have called in sick and went with you guys. I work with his wife, and have met him on several occaisons. I am glad he was able to get the job done on a nice bull (yes, they posted pics on the wall at work) :tup: You must be proud to be able to be part of that incredible memory..
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Post by: Tbar on March 18, 2014, 09:59:24 PM: Congrats to all involved!Awesome Danderson thank you for sharing. That's what it's all about. :tup:
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Post by: runamuk on March 18, 2014, 10:10:59 PM: Quote from: danderson on March 18, 2014, 04:16:02 PM
We went out Saturday with a group of close friends and he filled his tag, a nice 6x6 bull, the family will be forwarding pictures to the DFW, out of respect for the family I wont be posting any pictures, it was a great experience to be part of this hunt not just because he was successful but more importantly it was being able to share one last hunt.

awesome :tup: so happy to hear he filled the tag and hat the hunt was a success ...
Title: Re: Terminally ill opportunity
Post by: caribou creek on March 18, 2014, 10:14:30 PM: Guys I was fortunate to be part of the hunt last weekend, I have hunted for 45 years and out of all the animals I have personally taken or been a part of this hunt was the best! Troy was all smiles after the bull went down.

It truly was one of the best days of my life!
Title: Re: Terminally ill opportunity
Post by: hunterrcc on March 19, 2014, 01:13:51 AM: Awesome job it sound like you guys had fun from start to finish!
Quote from: caribou creek on March 18, 2014, 10:14:30 PM
Guys I was fortunate to be part of the hunt last weekend, I have hunted for 45 years and out of all the animals I have personally taken or been a part of this hunt was the best! Troy was all smiles after the bull went down.

It truly was one of the best days of my life!
Title: Re: Terminally ill opportunity
Post by: boneaddict on March 19, 2014, 05:16:55 AM: That's awesome to hear. I had heard about him and was hoping he'd be well enough to get out. :tup:
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Post by: Gringo31 on March 19, 2014, 05:59:10 AM: :tup:
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Post by: cem3434 on March 19, 2014, 12:57:56 PM: Glad to hear you guys got it done and made another happy memory! :tup:
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Post by: Pinetar on March 20, 2014, 05:38:20 PM: Caribou Creek- Couldn't agree more. I've been on a lot of fun/special hunts, especially with the kids but this was right at the top. What a special time had by all involved. The smile on his face after the shot said it all. He is one tough guy to go through all that in one day after all them chemo treatments. Great person, great friends and a very special day that I will always remember. Thank You Troy!
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on March 20, 2014, 08:10:15 PM: Congrats to all involved.. I keep looking at my facebook for the wdfw to post a pic but I have not seen it yet. Probably wont sleep tonight.. :chuckle:
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Post by: 6x6in6 on March 20, 2014, 08:21:59 PM: Fantastic!
Thanks for sharing this with us. :)
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Post by: Alan K on March 20, 2014, 08:22:48 PM: :tup:
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Post by: jason stevens on March 20, 2014, 08:32:45 PM: Glad he was able to get one. :tup: