Outdoors without limitations

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03-30-2011, 04:32 AM
Captain Dan

Outdoors without limitations

Maybe some of you saw the Hank Parker show when he had a disabled boy on his boat on a fishing trip. Hank is a spokesman for O.W.L. Outdoors Without Limitations.
I am a member of the newly formed K.C. MO area chapter of OWL. By the way, I am disabled after surviving a stroke 6 years ago that caused a loss of my left side motor skills, but that would not stop me from crappie fishing after I found some electric reels , sold my v-bottom fishing boat and bought a pontoon boat I keep at Clinton lake near Lawrence. I became a member to help, not to be helped getting back to the sport I love.

I frequent the Kansas Board daily since I live in and fish Kansas mainly, except for an occasional blue cat trip to Warsaw.
The new local chapter of OWL is starting its membership drive for fishermen and hunters that can help disabled kids and adults, some Vets, getting back to enjoying the outdoor sport of fishing and hunting we all enjoy and love.
You can find the national web site by searching Outdoors Without Limitations
and the local chapter web site is heartofamericachapter.com | Educating those with disabilities about activities in the outdoors and offer the opportunity to participate
03-30-2011, 05:15 AM
crappiedoc

I grow from your posts Capt., I have a friend who suffered a stroke recently. He is yet to overcome his limitations, but I think a little more time and a couple more fish fries is all it'll take. The state and Fed both have ADA loading docks, some with lifts, and we think that maybe he'll let us load him up and take him fishing. He has his own bridges to cross first, and realize that it's OK for us to be there with him. He's read some of your posts, and we can tell they're inspiring to him.
03-30-2011, 08:38 AM
Riverc

I am disabled also with a Vision Impairment(Tunnel Vision) .It has been hard over the last 16 years even though I have useful vision.I am not able to drive because it would not be safe to the public or myself.

So this limits when and where I can go just can't hook up the boat and go fishing.Have to have a driver.I took a camphost job for this summer so I can be at the lake.
03-30-2011, 09:16 AM
Crappie Chatt

I can donate some time for this.Thumbs UpThumbs UpThumbs Up <*)}}}><
03-30-2011, 09:46 AM
terrybassboat

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Originally Posted by Crappie Chatt

I can donate some time for this.Thumbs UpThumbs UpThumbs Up <*)}}}><

I also would have some time for this. Fishing only I don't hunt.