Hunt #1 - On April 19-21, 2012 our National Wheelin’ Sportsmen program will host the annual “Wheelin’ Sportsmen Hunt of a Lifetime” at the U. S. Department of Energy’s 198,000 acre Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. This spring gobbler hunt will allow 25 lucky mobility-impaired hunters to experience world class turkey hunting at part of the nation’s Savannah River Nuclear Complex that has been designated as a National Environmental Research Park. Hunters will meet on Thursday April 14 at 1:00PM to scout their assigned Hunt Zones. All hunters will return the next two mornings to hunt. Each hunter is allowed to harvest two gobblers daily during the two-day hunt, April 15-16.

Our Virginia Wheelin’ Sportsmen Chapter is sponsoring one Virginia Wheelin’ Sportsmen member to attend this great event. We are looking for participants that are active within the Wheelin’ program and would be able to use this hunt as a learning experience to return to Virginia and help start similar events in their hometown. We will pay for two nights lodging and gas reimbursement for one participant, and a guest. The winner is responsible for their own transportation to SC. If you are CERTAIN that you can attend this event, and meet the requirements below, please complete the form below to enter this random drawing.

Requirements:

1. Applicants are restricted to persons permanently confined to a wheelchair, persons permanently requiring the use of mechanical aids (crutches, walkers, etc.) to walk or persons with complete single or double leg amputations.

Do you fit this definition? Yes: ________ No: _______

2. The minimum age limit for participants and partners is 16 years of age.

3. Are you a citizen of the U.S.? Yes: ________ No: _______

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

City:______________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: _______________

Home Phone: (_____)____________________ Work/Cell Phone: (_____)__________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________ Age: ________ Sex: ________

Describe Disability: _____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Ambulatory: ______ Manual: ______ Power: ______

Please send all applications to:

NWTF
Attn: Tammy Condrey
PO Box 530
Edgefield, SC 29824
Fax to: 803-637-9180

or

Tom Hughes
Certified Wildlife Biologist & Assistant Vice President for Education & Outreach Programs
National Wild Turkey Federation
803-637-7512
email: thughes@nwtf.net

Hunt #2 - Mobility impaired hunts that are made available by private and government sponsors. Please pass these dates and numbers on to interested outdoorsmen:

Hunt Date: Mobility Impaired and Wounded Warriors/Vets Hunt Information and Application - Application deadline 8/31/10

Savannah River Site (SRS) in cooperation with the Wheelin' Sportsman National Wild Turkey Federation, United States Forest Service - Savannah River, and United States Department of Energy are pleased to offer a dog drive hunt to be held at the SRS in Aiken, South Carolina for mobility impaired hunters. Selected applicants will be responsible for travel, lodging, and meals; however, a lunch will be provided for all participants at the completion of the hunting activities. The SRS mobility impaired deer hunt is restricted to individuals who have very severe and permanent mobility impairments. Many sportsmen have serious health problems that cause varying degrees of mobility impairment, but always some of these cases are very difficult to measure or evaluate. However, in order to participate in the SRS event, an applicant must meet one of three, very specific criteria. Applicants must be permanently confined to a wheelchair, permanently require some type of mechanical aid to assist them in walking or have had a single or double leg amputation. Each participant can bring someone to assist him or her in a non-hunting capacity. Applicants must be fully able to control their weapon. All applications will be reviewed to determine eligibility. We regret that we may not be able to accommodate all interested applicants due to a limited number of stand locations, but encourage you to complete the application which will be entered in our lottery selection process when received.

Rules and Requirements

* Must be 16 years of age to hunt.
* All hunters must possess a valid SC Hunting License and Big Game Permit.
* Law Enforcement/Wackenhut Service Inc. (WSI) will be checking for drivers' license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and seatbelt use. Anyone not having these documents is being denied access to SRS hunt property and if in violation of a law, is being cited for the violation.
* Hunters are required to wear a vest/coat and hat/cap of international BLAZE ORANGE - colored material (bright orange, not faded). No white showing. These items are not furnished by SRS.
* One 12 or 16 gauge shotgun. (No rifles or handguns)
* Ammunition is buckshot Only. No rifle slugs permitted. Shells over 3 inches will not be allowed.
* No wildlife other than deer, hogs, and coyotes will be harvested. Coyotes will not be released to the hunter.
* Anyone deemed or suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted on site.
* No contraband allowed. See list below of all Prohibited Articles at SRS.
* Weapon must be unloaded with the action open upon arrival and remain unloaded while being transported to and from stand.
* No shooting before or after designated hunt time.
* No weapons are allowed to be loaded prior to designated start time and must be unloaded at designated end time.
* No tree stands allowed.
* No cooking or open fires permitted.
* Standers are required to yell as dog driver approaches your stand to alert them of your location. Communication between standers and dog drivers can prevent a hunting accident.
* Standers are required to remain within a 20 yard radius of the stand location.
* All harvested animals leaving SRS must be covered.
* All rules apply to hunter/assistant.
* Violation of any rule results in permanent exclusion from the hunt. Harvested animals will be confiscated. No Refunds.

Telephone Savannah River Site (Oct. 803-725-8718); Tibwin USFS (Oct. & Dec. 843-887-3257); Piedmont (November 864-427-4771);
Ace Basin (November 843-889-3084);
Savannah Refuge (November 912-652-4415); Webb (Dec. 803-625-3569).
Let me know as soon as possible about interest in statewide meeting, and ideas on date and place. Look forward to seeing everyone this season.

- Bobby Harrell

email: oakfire@lowcountry.com

Hunt #2 - Wheelin' Sportsmen's SRS Mobility Impaired/Disabled Veterans Deer Hunt- application deadline Sept. 30th
Event Date: Nov.
Location: Aiken, SC
Contact: Kristie Steelman
Phone: 803-725-3170
Email: kristie.steelman@SRS.gov

Disabled Sportsmen's Squirrel Hunt
Event Date: December
Location: Ehrhardt, SC
Contact: Bang Collins
Phone: (803) 267-2825
Email: bangspvhc@aol.com