[Jakesbeard]

C.S.,
You have a PM lets see were we go.

 

[rgswildlife]

Keith, good luck in 2008. You are somebody to look up to for determination and not quiting.

 

[Cripple Shot]

I'm wondering if a Mod could move this thread to the Crossbow section now.

In there it won't get bumped back in the archives as fast.

Thanks in advance.

 

[KMcL]

Don't worry Keith, we won't forget about you even if the thread gets buried.

I've been checking out a few spots and working on the details of getting your rig into good areas. One question came up though. How steep of an angle could your chair climb if there was good traction (ie metal ramps or something of the like)?

 

[Cripple Shot]

By ADA specks: Its 1ft for every inch of hieght. [hihi]

If you're thinking about getting me on a trailer to get to an area I'm all for that.

About how steep though I'm not quite sure. I'm guessing with some help getting pushed from behind I could get up something steeper then a landscaper's trailer.

If/when we meet up you see what this chair of mine can do.

Thanks again...[up]

 

[fmjcrack]

He can make it he has wheely bars I've seen his chair go thru some think woods as well, he just needs a push from time to time if the chair gets stuck because of the front castors

 

[KMcL]

If you're thinking about getting me on a trailer to get to an area I'm all for that.

Exactly what I was thinking. I have an old utility trailer I don't use too much anymore and was thinking about rigging it up to be towed by my jeep on dirt roads and light offroad stuff. I want it to haul an outfitters tent and ohter gear for remote camps in other states. It's going to have to be a bit higher than a regular landscape trailer for that purpose, but I can come up with long enough ramps to get your chair up into it if needed. That would work well for getting way back into a couple places that have good deer movement right by the logging roads. Not sure if you'd need the permit to shoot from a vehicle if you were to use the trailer as a blind though. Might want to look into that. My original plan was to build a few permanent blinds just off of the logging roads and clear a path to them, but maybe just setting up the trailer as a blind could be effective too...

 

[guttpile]

Keith,

Your passion & determination is unbelievable!

I live in Northwest NJ. Not sure where your at, but if you ever want to hunt togethor let me know. I would be more than happy to help you succeed. Just send me a PM and we'll make it happen. Would you be able to be driven to a spot on a quad or gator?

John

 

[Cripple Shot]

I thought about having my Dad make a trailer for me to hunt right off of as well. Tow me in, unhitch and let me hunt. This way I wouldn't need to worry about the terrain. He has a trailer for his Jeep, but I think that one is a bit big to use. It's a 4x8 foot one.

Although, I think this way would spook the deer more. Unless a dummy blind was put where I'd hunt to allow the deer to get use to or I'd get off of the trailer to hunt...not as bulky.

At one point, my father and I were thinking about buying a used quad (cheap). Put a governor on it, make a hitch for it, make a small trailer for me and then I could trailer both from the van.

Just watch the WMA. [cry]

 

[Cripple Shot]

YES, Dave has helped push me through some woods. It's my front casters for sure that get caught up.

 

[Cripple Shot]

Thanks guttpile, but I'm way down here in Atlantic County.

 

[aftermath]

Sweet setup!![up][up] Hope you tag something with it!!

And kudos to those of you offering to help Keith out!![up][up]

 

[KMcL]

I'm a bit concerned about the trailer spooking deer too, but I think in some of the thicker spots I can blend it in with the vegitation fairly well. One advantage we have is it will be earlier in the fall and all the leaves will be up still. Maybe construct some sort of natural blind that the trailer backs right into. I think I can figure out a way to make it work.

In some other places, the terrain isn't too bad once you get back there. In those we'll just build shooting boxes that your chair can access. They'll be there all season long and should work out well.

I'll be working on the trailer when it warms up this spring. Once I get somewhere with it, I'll bring it over and we'll see what we have to do to make it work for your chair. Shouldn't be a big deal.

 

[aceoky]

I can blend it in with the vegitation fairly well. One advantage we have is it will be earlier in the fall and all the leaves will be up still. Maybe construct some sort of natural blind that the trailer backs right into. I think I can figure out a way to make it work.

[up]

I'll be working on the trailer when it warms up this spring. Once I get somewhere with it, I'll bring it over and we'll see what we have to do to make it work for your chair. Shouldn't be a big deal

Kudos to you for such an AWESOME offer! [up][up][up][up][up]

It really warms my heart to see fellow hunters doing so much for one of our own !

 

[keahunter]

You are a man among men. Most guys would have given up and sat around feeling sorry for themselves. I admire you so much. You can teach the rest of us a very big lesson. God bless.

 

[aceoky]

You are a man among men.
Most guys would have given up and sat around feeling sorry for themselves.
I admire you so much. You can teach the rest of us a very big lesson. God bless.

EXACTLY!![up][up][up][up][up]

 

[kmtpr]

You are a man among men.
Most guys would have given up and sat around feeling sorry for themselves.
I admire you so much. You can teach the rest of us a very big lesson. God bless.

Absolutely!! [up][up]

After reading these last few posts, I have to say I can't wait to hear the stories of Cripple Shot's experiences in the woods. So very great to see so many members willing to lend a hand, also. [up][up]

 

[nelson_munce]

dude..if ya go with your dad again just call me....ill drag one out for ya and gut it ANY DAY!!!! that is one hell of a set-up and i hope u get the best out of it!!

 

[Cripple Shot]

You are a man among men.
Most guys would have given up and sat around feeling sorry for themselves.
I admire you so much. You can teach the rest of us a very big lesson. God bless.

Thanks...but why do I feel like I'm turning into a hermit? [cry]

No, really thanks.

Maybe if I could find a J O B of some sort...I'd be better off.

 

[Cripple Shot]

dude..if ya go with your dad again just call me....ill drag one out for ya and gut it ANY DAY!!!! that is one hell of a set-up and i hope u get the best out of it!!

Nelson, I thank you for your offer. This year may be my best chance. [up]

Thanks, everyone.