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| Author: | barry [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | another one from my "chair" |
I got set up yesterday morning before daylight and a bird starts hammerin' at 6:10. For 15 minutes he sounds off. He comes off the roost at 6:25 and there's 10 minutes of silence then BOOM!. One problem, it wasn't me that shot, someone had slipped closer to the tom from the other side. So I sit and wait and wait and WAIT. Finally at 11:05 I get a bird fired up and 8 minutes later he's struttin' 25 yards away in the decoys. GAME OVER! 17 LB - 6 OZ, 9 INCH BEARD, 1 1/8 INCH SPURS. Nothing special? Well it was for me. For those of you that don't know me I'm in a wheel chair. A fall from a bow stand in 1994 left me paralyzed from the chest down with limited use of my arms and no finger movement. Yesterday made 10 springs out of the last 11 that I have tagged a tom. I'm not saying this to be boastful, but to show you what can be accomplished with help from others just like yourself. The NWTF has the Wheelin' Sportsmen program that helps those with disabilities get back in the woods. I'm lucky enough that I don't have to rely on this program, but others do. Check into giving some of you time to this program, you might be surprised at how much you enjoy it. barry |
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| Author: | Shaggy [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:09 pm ] |
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Way to go Barry!!! |
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| Author: | Bird Dog [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:51 pm ] |
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Nice bird, Congrats! You are a great spokesman for us all not just the wheelers. thanks |
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| Author: | band teacher [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:06 pm ] |
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great job. i need to get some people i've met read your posts, they think they can't hunt anymore |
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| Author: | Econo [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:01 pm ] |
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Good job Barry, Thats a great streak (10 out of 11 years) even for people thats not in a chair. Hope you get another 1 this year. |
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| Author: | tut [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | thats super |
You have it figured out indeed. Good for you. |
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| Author: | Gobblenow [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:40 pm ] |
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an inspiration to many of us who take so much for granted...congrats. |
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| Author: | gobbstopper1946 [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:50 pm ] |
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Thats great Barry! 10 out of 11, my hats off to yea buddy! GS... |
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| Author: | peacemaker [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:06 pm ] |
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Right on! That is an impressive record! I couldn't agree more--you're a spokesman for us all. Keep after 'em! (Sorry you had to deal with the sneaky cheater in there . . . seems to be a lot of that going on this year . . .  )
Hey, I am interested in volunteering with the Wheelers. Check your PM's. I don't know what I can do to help since I don't own any land I can offer, but I'd love to do whatever I can . . . |
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| Author: | CottonTop001 [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:18 pm ] |
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Way to go Barry.I did a wheelin deer hunt on my place last fall for the first time and I really learned to appreciate you guys.I think that I will be doing it again this fall.Hope you can come up."Keep Looking Up" |
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| Author: | Dale [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:09 am ] |
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Barry, you're record is far better than mine. Congrats on a fine bird and the perseverence to stay after em'. I'm really hoping you make it to our picnic was we can all have the pleasure of meeting you in person! |
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| Author: | iisabigone [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:27 am ] |
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Way to go barry! Its a great inspiration to me that you have overcome tremendous obstacles and are actively participating in your passion. I also had a fall out of a bow stand back around the same time period as you. I was pretty busted up but lucky to not been more seriously injured. By the grace of God Im back at work and getting around pretty good for an old fart. Best regards iisabigone |
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| Author: | Amy [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:01 pm ] |
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Way too stay afer 'em. Congrats on a fine bird and continuing to follow your heart and your passion for the outdoors. Can't wait to meet you at the cookout. |
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| Author: | Freddy [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:56 pm ] |
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Super... been waiting for this post! Congratulations!!! You Da Man!!! 
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| Author: | HODY [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:04 pm ] |
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Awesome Barry. I hope we can get a few kills tomorrow at the Wheelin hunt. |
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