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8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18836
04/20/2014 05:19 PM
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I had the pleasure of guiding for my young friend Noah. Noah is a paraplegic who just 16 months ago was a normal kid until a downhill skiing accident changed his life forever on Christmas Eve of 2012. Noah does not know the word "cannot". He has more drive and will than anyone that I have ever met. When he wanted to bow hunt only, I took on the challenge willingly.

It took about 15 hours of blind time over two days, but this morning Noah center punched a long beard at 8 yards with his compound bow (no different than any bow that you or I would shoot). A lot has to come together to get any youth a turkey, but to have a youth determined to do it out of a bow when they cannot re-position ... EVERYTHING has to happen perfectly. On Easter morning of 2014 ... everything was perfect. Oh ... and we did it all on video too.:biggrin:

Noah and his victory, just 16 months after a life altering accident. NO EXCUSES ... just pure guts.

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Noah's dad (left), Noah, and Myself

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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18837
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Congrats to all involved...quite the accomplishment on several different levels!! God is good!!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18838
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Outstanding...congrats to Noah, and to you guys for helping make it happen !


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18839
04/20/2014 05:35 PM
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Brought a smile to my face reading the story and looking at the pictures. Fantastic!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18840
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Very cool Congrats can not wait for the video

Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18841
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Quote
Originally posted by huntnfreak:
God is good!!
Yes He truly is!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18842
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Outstanding!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18843
04/20/2014 05:48 PM
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Flat out awesome. Congrats.

Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18844
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good stuff thanks for sharing!!!!!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18845
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Congrats to all involved! amazing story! Looking forward to the video! God bless!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18846
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That's awesome! Congrats to all!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18847
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Great job by all of you!Thanks!

Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18848
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Outstanding!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18849
04/21/2014 02:32 AM
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Awesome Job!!!!!

Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18850
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Nice...great job!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18851
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Congrats!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18852
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I was at the banquet saturday evening for this event and let me just that this is a great cause and these are some of the best kids I've ever seen. We could all learn something from them. It also says a lot about the people who took time out of there schedule to guide these kids. I also think it's fantastic that landowners are willing to let these kids and their guides hunt on their land for this event. Keep in mind, all of these hunts happened on private ground. My hats off to all of the landowners.

I am the vice president of the Northeast Indiana Whitetails Unlimited chapter and we did sponsor one of these kids for this event this year. We have a facebook page "Northeast Indiana Whitetails Unlimited." Look us up, we have a banquet every year once per year and every year we donate 100% of the money we raise to support events like this and to give back to the community. This year I believe our banquet will be August 9th.

Anyway, great hunt and I am very happy for Noah. I have never taken a turkey with a bow so Noah deserves a lot of credit for this!

Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18853
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Sweet! Congrats! Awesome job! smile

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awesome!!

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Post and Hunt of the Year right here........Better than any Big Buck, Triple Bearded Turkey, 10 pound Bass Story, etc, etc.........this one takes the cake.

God is not only good.........but you and Noah got to participate in one of his Miracles.....proof they still happen.

Most uplifting post I have read in years.....

Wicked Cool Stuff right there!!! cool

Hat's off to you DEC......Geee-maneeee!! And Noah....you are an inspiration to many.......the story of your life is going to magnificent to many.....and will be more than about a turkey hunt to some one day.

But today is your day man..........OUTSTANDING!!!! wink

I don't even know this young man.......and THIS has me wound up big time!! laugh


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18856
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That is awesome! Congrats to the young lad!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18857
04/24/2014 02:30 PM
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Thanks for all of the nice comments guys. Noah is a special kid for sure. It was an absolute pleasure to get to take him hunting.


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Absolutely the best hunting story I've heard in a long time. I love to see the youth be successful. They're all special, but this is on another level.

BIG congrats to Noah and also to you DEC for making this happen.

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Agreed!!!. Love this story!


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18860
06/13/2014 07:10 AM
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I finally got done putting together a video from this hunt. I will let Noah tell his story. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRxYcP9KluU


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Re: 8 yards ... compound bow ... out of a wheelchair! #18861
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AWESOME !!!


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