The Annual Big Spring Mobility Impaired Managed Deer Hunt in partnership with The Foundation for Exceptional Warriors will be held October 25 and 26 with a mandatory hunt orientation 5:00 p.m, Friday, October 24.
This hunt is open to all current or honorably discharged military members with permanent mobility impairments. The physical condition must severely impair movement, such that assistance of a wheelchair, braces, crutches, or similar mobility aids may be required. Eleven hunters will be randomly selected to participate in each hunt. Center-fire rifles will be the only weapons allowed and must be in accordance with Missouri hunting regulations. Each hunter may take two deer, including one antlered deer, during the hunt. Hunters are asked to provide their own personal assistant, or one will be provided.
Lodging and food are provided but hunters will be required to obtain a valid Managed Deer Hunting Permit through the Missouri Department of Conservation. A resident Managed Deer Hunting Permit costs $17 and a non-resident permit costs $225.
Applications for the Mobility Impaired hunt can be found on-line at:
https://go.nps.gov/BigSpringHunt2025 . Applications must be completely filled out and include a letter from a physician verifying the applicant’s physical condition. Completed application packets must be received by close of business, Friday, August 15th, at Park Headquarters at 404 Watercress Drive in Van Buren. Mailing address:
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
ATTN: Derek Saffle
P.O. Box 490
Van Buren, MO 63965
According to Superintendent Larry Johnson, "We are pleased to once again offer these unique recreational opportunities. Last year’s managed hunts were a huge success, both in supporting our youth and disabled veterans. We are grateful to our partners who so graciously help us provide these opportunities."
This is a exceptional event with a great success record. The photo above is from a successful veteran hunter.
For more information, visit the park’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/ozar, or call Derek Saffle at (573) 323-4929.
If you would like to participate in any of The FEW's adventures please fill out an application at:
http://www.exceptionalwarriors.org/participant-application-2/
Many Exceptional Warriors believe that other Warfighters are more deserving, we believe that you are deserving too, so come join the fun.
APPLY NOW!
Slots can fill up quickly so we encourage you to apply now. We can only support those with an application on file. Encourage every Exceptional Warrior you know to apply and subscribe to our events page. If you are an Exceptional Warrior interested in attending this or any future event with The FEW, please fill out our application at
http://www.exceptionalwarriors.org/participant-application…/ If you already have an application on file and would like to attend, contact
YWRtaW4gfCBleGNlcHRpb25hbHdhcnJpb3JzICEgb3Jn. You will be notified if selected to attend.
The FEW would like everyone reading this to share it with the Veterans and Patriots in their life to better reach potential attendees and sponsors. Yes, it takes sponsors to make events happen, and some sponsors may attend the event.
Support for our adventures to help cover the costs of lodging and travel for these Exceptional Warriors would be appreciated beyond measure. We need your support to provide events like this for those who have sacrificed so much. If you would like to donate and change the life of an Exceptional Warrior go to
http://www.exceptionalwarriors.org/ways-to-donate/
A Facebook invite is considered for awareness purposes only and does not guarantee participation.
If you aren't selected for this event, your application will remain on file for future events.
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