Hunt #1 - My name is 'Big' Al Mcarty, and I just wanted to let you know about our new organization Chairbound Hunters. We started taking physically-challenged hunters in 2002, and we will offer either bow hunts or gun hunts for antelope, whitetail, mule deer and turkey in 2003.

The hunters will have to buy their own license: (Wyoming non-resident antelope $180,Deer $210), and get to Wheatland, Wyoming on their own. Other than that, we take care of everything. Hunters will be selected by application process. For more information contact me at cbhguide@qwestoffice.net or call Al McCarty at 800-770-8688 or my cell at 307-331-1143.

As the name implies, we only take out chairbound hunters. We have a limited number of antelope & deer tags to offer every year so please call early o sign up for a spot. You may even need to apply for a deer tag in certain areas (which will have a deadline) from the WY Dept.of Game & Fish. Typically, hunters arrange a 3 day hunt with me and stay at a motel in Wheatland. Each hunter will be responsible for travel & license expenses.

(Below - A beautiful muley I took on this hunt in 2003. Thanks Al and Mike!)

Hunt #2 - The annual disabled bowhunt for pronghorn antelope, presented by Wyoming Disabled Hunters, Inc., will be held near the end of October every year.

Up to 10 disabled hunters will be able to hunt from wheelchair-accessible ground blinds on private lands in the Cody area. Each participating bowhunter will have a companion in the blind to help out with field dressing the animal and, if needed, to dispatch the animal with a second shot in case the first one only wounds it.

Registration, a bow sighting and a get together will be held prior to the hunt on Oct. 31. If more than 10 hunters apply, names will be drawn to fill the available slots. An alternate will also be drawn if needed.

For an application and more information, call Corey McGregor at (307) 899-0790.

Hunt #3- HelluvaHunt - This is an annual even for Pronghorn hunting in Wyoming. It is a disabled group hunt and from what I hear from guys who have gone, it is a terrific trip.

"Everyone involved with the hunt went out of their way to make it enjoyable for all the hunters. And we were fed breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Plus the only cost for this hunt was for your transportation there and back. They also provide free lodging to the hunter and one companion. All the meat processing is free and there are free mounts available. 1 for the shooter that makes the longest shot, 1 for the shortest shot and the animal with the largest horns. Plus they raffle of 2 more mounts. On opening day all the shooters filled their tag so the following day was spent touring the country side in the morning and going to the Trap/Skeet Range that afternoon. Then to the American Legion Hall that evening for the farewell banquet. There are normally 15 hunters and this year 3 of the hunters where blind. It truly was one Helluva Hunt. Hope you can make use of this info." - Rich Riethmayer

Applications for participation in the Helluva Hunt are accepted all year long. 15 new hunters are chosen in February to participate in the October Antelope hunt that year. The accepted applicants are immediately notified and licenses are applied for. This event is totally funded and the only cost to the hunter is for their transportation to and from the Douglas, Wyoming area.

For more information or an application, please contact: The Helluva Hunt Gary & Jane Stearns 1562 Esterbrook Rd. Douglas, WY 82633 307-358-6580.

Hunt #4 - Ninth Annual PCBA Wyoming Antelope Hunt

The 9th Annual Wyoming Antelope Hunt will be held September 15-18, 2010 in Gillette, WY. The hunt will be limited to 25 disabled hunters (one of which will be the winner of the 2010 Dean Memorial Sponsorship).

A disabled hunter can have one able-bodied PCBA member only hunt with them in the same blind with their permission. The able-bodied hunter MUST be listed on the disabled hunter’s application and is required to send the same fee of $105.00 as the disabled hunter.

All hunters must be current PCBA members and must apply and receive their Wyoming license. Anyone not listed as a hunter or having a valid 2010 Wyoming license will not be allowed to take a bow out to the blind. All hunters must have the proper license to hunt.

Each hunter will be responsible for their lodging and license fees. Local hotel information will be provided to the hunters. Once you receive the hotel information you will need make your reservation at the hotel, then contact Jake Jacobsen (513)-742-8753 or (513)-305-9144 and let him know the hotel you’ll be at. He will then need your information on travel.

The 2010 Wyoming hunting license and stamp fees will be approximately $271. All food will be furnished for hunters, caregivers and able-bodied hunters.

There will be a non-refundable $5 application fee and a $100 deposit to register. (Make separate checks for $5.00 and one for $100.00) If you are not a drawn hunter, your $100.00 fee will be returned.
Please make out your checks to PCBA, Inc. Mail appropriate checks with fees and the completed application below. Check must be with application(s) or they will not be processed. They need to be received by Jake no later than January 31st, so mail them early enough.

The $100.00 will not be returned if a hunter cancels is after the deadline of January 31, 2010.
Those drawn for the hunt will be called by February 5, 2010. Each hunter will be given the area that they will apply for on their Wyoming license applications. Booklets for license will be sent to each hunter from the Wyoming Game and Fish.

For hunters who want to participate but can't because of financial hardship, they can apply for the Cameron Dean sponsorship which will pay $500 toward their license & travel expenses. Deadline to apply is December 1 of every year for the following year's hunt.

Remember, Jake needs to have your hotel and travel information, so that the itinerary will be at your hotel when you arrive. Hunters need to arrive in Gillette by Wednesday, September 15th. (A membership meeting will be held on Wednesday evening) The Wyoming staff has done a wonderful job with this hunt! The success rate has averaged about 90% and that is unbelievable for antelope with a bow! Email Karen Vought with any questions about this hunt. Below is a pic from the 2009 hunt.

Hunt #5 - The Wyoming High Plains Chapter of Serve Outdoors will hold an antelope hunt for people with disabilities and youngsters near Gillette, Wyoming, sometime in the Fall of 2009.

Call Joel Hoenk at 307-257-4952 for more info.