Hunters take to the Field for a Good Cause

Nearly 60 hunters and guides headed to the field in hopes of catching a turkey for a good cause.

The 10th Annual the Wheeling Sportsman Program and the Y-City Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation took place at Blue Rock State Park. 20 handicapped hunters went into the field at day-light Saturday morning along with at least two guides per each hunter.

“It’s for the handicap hunters who are a lot of time are limited with opportunities to hunt because of their particular handicaps. This is a very unique opportunity for them to be able to hunt the property is the Division of Forestry and the Division of Wildlife is here to assist with the hunting. And then, we certainly don’t want to forget about the guides that volunteer timeless hours to asset the hunters,” Jim Hill, Supervisor, Ohio Division of Wildlife District 4 Wildlife Management.

Hills said today is mainly about the camaraderie between hunters to help other hunters with disabilities be able to hunt and enjoy the outdoors.

“It’s absolutely a brotherhood. It’s a passion that everyone who enjoys the outdoors, hunting fishing and in this case turkey hunting share,” said Hill.

After the hunt, everyone enjoyed a lunch and awards were giving out to the hunters who captured the three different turkeys.