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Cripple Shot

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The Crossbow is hooked up to my wheelchair batteries to allow power for me to activate/pull the trigger.

Here it goes...


Crossbow setup without me in chair (old pic)

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Me in one of my blinds

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I'm going to change the bite trigger to a sip & puff switch and I'm looking into a quieter actuator or solenoid.

Well, wish me luck. :D
 
Major Kudos to you ! ! ! You should be so proud of yourself for finding a way to be able to enjoy the outdoors and hunt. We all have obsticles in life and challenges to face, and some, like you, seem to simply shine through :) Best of luck to you. Wish I knew your name so that I didn't have to call you Cripple Shot. Go get um . . . :D:D:D
 
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Have you hunted witth it yet. Looks Hightech.
Yes and No. I've been in the woods three times with it, but I haven't harvested anything yet. I do target practice with it though.

The first two times I went (went with my father, no hunter) I seen two deer, but I knew my father wouldn't have been able to do the leg work it takes to harvest them so I passed them up.

Hightech? Nah, I designed it and had my father weld it up. I want to make one for a gun, but it's to cold for me to hunt by then.
 
Been anxious to see these pics of your crossbow. That is an awesome setup you have designed, there!! Thank you for sharing these pics. [up][up]
You have a great attitude and I hope you will be able to get back out in the woods, soon.:D
Good luck to you!!:)
 
IN "a word" AWESOME

I admire you and your determination so much mere words can't even express it![up][up][up][up][up][up]
 
Discussion starter · #12 ·
Thanks to everyone that responded.

As I see on this site even if you're posting something positive (like how to hunt after disability) it gets pushed aside because it's crossbow related.

Wonder if I make a "gun rig" and post it if that would be pushed aside? We all must hunt no matter how...why can't it be that simple? Isn't a sportsman a sportsman in any situation?

Smack A Deer writes:
FYI - You can also apply for a permit to shoot from a vehicle. However I don't blame you for passing on the permit when you have something like that.
Thanks, but could you imagine the outcry I'd get on here if I were to get that permit.
 
Discussion starter · #14 ·
Don't let it get to you. It's just a few that will find fault with everything.
True nightstalker911. I found myself lashing out at your post earlier...because of the response to that.

I truely, jumped the gun. And I thought my morning started out so nicely to. Oops! :D
 
Hunting handicapped has to rank at the top of the list of achievements for any outdoosman. Your devotion and attitude say a lot more about you than the sport itself.[up] Sometimes this site is like having another mother in law. Just ignore it and get back to the important things in life;) Merry christmas[up]
 
Holy moly... what a set up. Man I hope you get a deer (or turkey). [up]

I am gonna move this topic to the general section even though its about a crossbow. Those against the use of crossbows are NOT against the use of crossbows in this situation. You all know it. And I know it.

Thanks, but could you imagine the outcry I'd get on here if I were to get that permit.
I highly highly doubt anyone would say anything. If someone did... then they are an (insert your favorite expletive here).
 
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First off thanks for the move Dragthor. But if it had to be placed where it is "rightful spot" then I've added it to my signature.

Man I hope you get a deer (or turkey).
I too hope so.

My problem is I come with a lot of baggage in this situation and I instantly feel I'd be a burden to any help.

With that said, there have been two folks I talked to who live pretty close by who offered. Hunterpanz1100 (Sal), fmjcrack (Dave), Even MarksWorld told me to call him (I think he is lower Cap May), but sadly I haven't contacted him. Again, my own fault.

Now, Dave and I hooked up a couple of times and drove out to show one another different locations we had in mind. But by the time we got together it started getting to cold for my body to handle a good evening hunt out. We're still in contact for future hunts.

With all that said I need to get my behind target practicing to make sure the xbow is on. Even, a simple task as this is hard for me though.

Anyhow, thanks again for the all the offers and replies. I've had quite a bit on the list throughout the state.
 
One question that goes through my mind is: I hunt areas that at best have poorly maintained dirt roads that can be a difficult walk, where do you hunt to get in and out of the woods? I have always felt places like the old Jungle Habitat in West Milford would be ideal to be maintained as a special needs area as the old paved roads are still in good shape and could provide access as required. It is now state land and is pretty decent hunting.
 
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