Hands Of A Sportsman's Mission

The mission of HOAS is to provide individuals with challenges seen or unseen which may be present as physical, emotional, financial, or circumstantial challenge the opportunity to participate and enjoy the sport of hunting.


We are currently taking *pre-order's* for our  

 8th Annual Anthony Barnes Disable Hunt 

 on September 7, 2024

 at the Rowan County Wildlife & Gun Club

Apparel to be picked up at the event only.

 

CLICK HERE TO ORDER 

DEADLINE FOR PRE-SALES THIS WILL BE AUGUST 20, 2024

 

 INSPIRE. MOTIVATE. OVERCOME.


THANK YOU

Video highlights all the hard working volunteers that makes the David Kiser Pheasant Hunt such a success! Also thanks to everyone that donated in any way that supports this event. Inspire.Motivate.Overcome.


BLOOPERS

Short blooper reel clips of our attempt to thank all that helped with our 3rd Annual David Kiser Pheasant Hunt.


BIG E OHIO GIANT

Hands of a Sportsman was honored to partner with Todd Dunn and True Lure by sending the DeJarnette Family to Ohio to Deer Hunt. This deer hunt is totally different than any hunt we've ever been on but the results are the same. A big smile on the hunters face.


OHIO Land of the Giants

This was our first true Hands of a Sportsman Dream Hunt in 2022. Big thanks to all that donate and support Hands of a Sportsman. Also thank you to Brandon Murphy with BRM's Wild Adventures and Steve Smith owner of Walhonding Woods for helping make these hunts possible. Inspire.Motivate.Overcome


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Top 5 things you learn from helping someone disabled enjoy the outdoors

Everybody loves to go outdoors and enjoy watching the sunset, playing a sport, hunting, taking a walk in the park, or just watching kids play. Have you ever thought about someone who could never get out of their home without assistance? It’s difficult for people with physical disability or cerebral palsy to come out of their home and enjoy life like everyone else. If you have someone at home or in your neighborhood, let’s volunteer by taking some time out for them. Let’s bring sunshine on their beautiful face. By volunteering, it’s you who will find a fulfilling life and make your community a better place.

Patience

When you volunteer to take a person with a disability outdoors, it is not easy. You must have patience with them. They cannot move freely like you. They have been immobile for a while, so have patience. Allow them to take their time to enjoy nature, watch children play in the park, and watch the birds fly. If they would like to play a game or go for hunting, encourage them to play or take them on a hunting expedition. Let them follow their passion and enjoy the time. You will find happiness watching them feel happy.

Hunting as a sport for disabled

Hunting is an exciting sport for the disabled as much as it is for everyone else. If they love hunting, there are communities and societies that organize hunting trips. The societies or communities have all-terrain wheelchairs or off-road wheelchairs that will make them feel comfortable and put them on ease while traveling through hunting trails. Hunting will make them forget about their shortcomings, and they will enjoy the time they spend with nature. Having a hunting binocular helps a lot in identifying the terrain and the animals.   You can check the best hunting binoculars under 500 here.  Let them take their time to shoot and feel the thrill. Don’t feel competitive about their kill. It will spoil the whole purpose of them being out in the open. Let them have fun, and you too enjoy the time with them.

Help them embrace technology

There are devices that assist the physically disabled with various outdoor activities. To pursue hunting as a sport, there are devices like gun stand, tree stands, wheelchair mounts, and trigger assists. Teaching them to embrace technology will be a boon for them in the hunting ground. There are even mobile apps that will help with GPS and give detailed information about hunting grounds. Besides hunting, if they are interested in other sports like birding, there are technologies that will make life easier for them. There are online bird guides and mobile apps to identify bird sounds. They will enjoy these different apps on their smartphone and can enjoy the activity they love.

Make them feel free

Don’t restrict them with rules. Let them feel free and embrace nature. They would love the wind in their hair and the smell of the flowers. Let them be themselves and enjoy the time they are spending outside. Be around to support them when required and let them make the most of the time they are outdoors.

Have a good conversation

When they are with you, they should not feel that you’re just volunteering. Be a friend. Have a good conversation. Discuss news, politics, sports they enjoy, about pursuing a hobby and so on. A good conversation will always go on to make a good friendship and a good sport will make them feel alive and free like everyone else.  


NUTS & BOLTS FISHING: S5 | E13

 

Hands of a Sportsman

This is a story of moments. Moments when good people come together to make a difference in the lives of others. Moments where life challenges are replaced by smiles and laughter. And moments when kids can be kids. This is one chapter in the mission of Hands of a Sportsman, an organization whose mission is to help people with physical, emotional, circumstantial, or financial challenges experience the excitement and wonder of fishing & hunting. On this episode of Nuts and Bolts, we showcase a cat fishing event on Lake Wateree, SC and witness the joy of camaraderie between a group of catfish anglers and the kids they hosted for a fun day on the water.

 

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Thanks To Our Donors

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Inspire  .  Motivate  .  Overcome