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Welcome to the Accessible Hunter podcast, where we talk about all things hunting, the great outdoors, life with a disability and meeting people where they are. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and the sport of hunting. That's why we're here, to provide information and resources to hunters with disabilities, so that they can safely and ethically pursue their passions.

  1. 5 FEB

    Cole Shepperd

    Today on the Accessible Hunter Podcast, we’re talking with Cole Shepperd from Indiana. Cole sustained a C4/C5 spinal cord injury in Florida in 2020 and completed rehab at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. These days, he’s back outdoors hunting with a crossbow and rifle using adaptive equipment — but his real passion is fishing, especially bass fishing. We also talk about: What rehab was really like How hunting video games help scratch that outdoor itch Staying connected to the outdoors after injury Working with vocational rehab and planning for future employment Cole’s story is all about adapting, finding new paths, and staying in the game. Give it a listen and get to know Cole this week on the Accessible Hunter Podcast. #AccessibleHunter #AccessibleHunterPodcast #ALSOutdoorz #BeAdaptiveEquipment #BicknellBunchOutdoors #CampFreedom #DisabledHuntingPodcast #HopeOutdoors #HuntersSharingTheHarvest #MrHeater #NevinsHuntingFriends #PerserveranceOutdoors #RedefiningOutdoorAbilityWorldwide #ROAROUTDOORS #RupertsRoostInPeaceTurkeyCalls #SpartanWheelChariots #TheOutdoorCallRadio #TraplineBeardOil #VaWheelinSportsmen #WJVA

    54 min

  2. 29 JAN

    Bri Holmes 2026 Ms Wheelchair PA Ambassador

    We’re joined by Bri Holmes, the 2026 Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania Ambassador! Bri is a wife, mom, Army National Guard veteran, and now she’s using her voice to advocate for accessibility and independence across Pennsylvania. We talk with Bri about: How she became Ms. Wheelchair PA Ambassador What advocacy really looks like day to day Meeting with lawmakers as a wheelchair user Everyday accessibility issues most people never notice What independence means to her Advice for someone new to using a wheelchair What’s next after her ambassador year Archery, and her joy of shooting a bow This one is full of real talk, perspective, and motivation. 🎧 Listen now and get to know Bri Holmes and the work she’s doing to make Pennsylvania more accessible for everyone. A huge shout out to: GoHawkeye Foundation for the grant! Grants – GoHawkeye Foundation NMOSD Diagnosis The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation | Curing NMO. Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania Website Ms Wheelchair Pennsylvania | Empowering Women of Achievement Through Leadership Education & Advocacy #AccessibleHunter #AccessibleHunterPodcast #ALSOutdoorz #BeAdaptiveEquipment #BicknellBunchOutdoors #CampFreedom #DisabledHuntingPodcast #HopeOutdoors #HuntersSharingTheHarvest #MrHeater #NevinsHuntingFriends #PerserveranceOutdoors #RedefiningOutdoorAbilityWorldwide #ROAROUTDOORS #RupertsRoostInPeaceTurkeyCalls #SpartanWheelChariots #TheOutdoorCallRadio #TraplineBeardOil #VaWheelinSportsmen #WJVA #MsWheelchairPA #DisabilityAdvocate #AdaptiveLife #WheelchairStrong #VeteranVoices

    39 min

  3. 23 JAN

    Marci Mowery

    This week on the Accessible Hunter Podcast, we’re excited to welcome Marci Mowery, President of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. Marci has spent decades working to connect people to the outdoors and protect Pennsylvania’s 124 state parks and 2.5 million acres of forest. Through her leadership, the Foundation supports park projects, volunteers, and initiatives focused on inclusion, access, and long-term stewardship. We discussed: ✔️ Accessibility in Pennsylvania’s parks and Forests ✔️ Inclusion for people with disabilities and older outdoor users ✔️ Park projects that are making a real difference ✔️ How we can keep the outdoors open and welcoming for everyone If you care about access, conservation, and the future of our parks and forests, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. #AccessibleHunter #AccessibleHunterPodcast #ALSOutdoorz #BeAdaptiveEquipment #BicknellBunchOutdoors #CampFreedom #DisabledHuntingPodcast #HopeOutdoors #HuntersSharingTheHarvest #MrHeater #NevinsHuntingFriends #PennsylvaniaParksAndForestsFoundation #PerserveranceOutdoors #RedefiningOutdoorAbilityWorldwide #ROAROUTDOORS #RupertsRoostInPeaceTurkeyCalls #SpartanWheelChariots #TheOutdoorCallRadio #TraplineBeardOil #VaWheelinSportsmen #WJVA

    43 min

  4. 15 JAN

    Brian Gustafson

    This week we’re talking with Brian Gustafson — wheelchair hunter, educator, and absolute wealth of knowledge in the adaptive world. Brian is a retired certified orthotist with 20+ years in orthotics and adaptive seating, an adjunct instructor teaching PTs and engineers, an NRA certified firearms instructor, Hunter Ed & trapping instructor… and a lifelong hunter who refused to hang it up after a spinal cord injury. 👉 whitetails 👉 Black bear, antelope, elk 👉 Firearms and crossbows 👉 Real-world experience + professional expertise We talk about: 🦌 Learning curves as a wheelchair hunter 🪑 Positioning, comfort, and what hunters get wrong 🏹 Choosing firearms vs crossbows 🛑 Safety tips every adaptive hunter needs to hear 🏔️ Adapting for terrain and different species 💡 What rehab and medical professionals often miss 🔥 And what keeps Brian excited about the future of adaptive hunting If you’ve ever wondered “Can I still hunt?” — this is an episode you don’t want to miss. #AccessibleHunter #AccessibleHunterPodcast #ALSOutdoorz #BeAdaptiveEquipment #BicknellBunchOutdoors #CampFreedom #DisabledHuntingPodcast #HopeOutdoors #HuntersSharingTheHarvest #MrHeater #NevinsHuntingFriends #PerserveranceOutdoors #RedefiningOutdoorAbilityWorldwide #ROAROUTDOORS #RupertsRoostInPeaceTurkeyCalls #SpartanWheelChariots #TheOutdoorCallRadio #TraplineBeardOil #VaWheelinSportsmen #WJVA

    49 min

  5. 9 JAN

    Nathan Wheeler

    This week on the Accessible Hunter Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Nathan Wheeler from Ohio. Nathan’s life changed forever in 2023 when a tree stand collapsed while he was deer hunting, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. In this episode, Nathan opens up about what life looked like before his injury, the hardest adjustments afterward, and how the Killbuck, Ohio community rallied around him and his family when they needed it most. We talk about:    •   Finding purpose and possibility after a life-altering injury    •   What the outdoors looks like now—and why it still matters    •   Common misconceptions about living with a disability    •   The importance of adaptive gear, accessibility, and accommodations    •   Advice for someone newly injured and trying to figure out what’s next    •   What gives Nathan hope as he looks toward the future Nathan will also be attending the Whitetail Heritage of Ohio banquet on March 7, and his story is one you don’t want to miss. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, community, and redefining what’s possible after injury. #AccessibleHunter #AccessibleHunterPodcast #ALSOutdoorz #BeAdaptiveEquipment #BicknellBunchOutdoors #CampFreedom #HopeOutdoors #HunterSafety #HuntersSharingTheHarvest #MrHeater #NevinsHuntingFriends #PerserveranceOutdoors #RedefiningOutdoorAbilityWorldwide #ROAROUTDOORS #RupertsRoostInPeaceTurkeyCalls #SpartanWheelChariots #TheOutdoorCallRadio #TraplineBeardOil #VaWheelinSportsmen #WhitetailHeritageOfOhio #WJVA

    49 min

  6. 23/12/2025

    Ian Mackay. Ian’s Ride

    This week on the Accessible Hunter Podcast we’re talking with Ian Mackay, founder of Ian’s Ride and the driving force behind Sea to Sound, a powerful multi-day ride in Washington State that’s redefining what’s possible outdoors. Ian is a C2/C3 complete quadriplegic who refused to let a life-changing injury take away his love for adventure. Using a power wheelchair with sip-and-puff controls, he’s logged thousands of miles on trails, set a world distance record, and built a community around accessibility and outdoor inclusion. This episode rolls into pushing limits, creating access, and proving that the outdoors truly are for everyone — no matter how you roll. Tune in and get motivated by Ian’s story of resilience, community, and trailblazing advocacy. #AccessibleHunter #AccessibleHunterPodcast #ALSOutdoorz #BeAdaptiveEquipment #BicknellBunchOutdoors #CampFreedom #HopeOutdoors #HuntersSharingTheHarvest #MrHeater #NevinsHuntingFriends #PerserveranceOutdoors #RedefiningOutdoorAbilityWorldwide #ROAROUTDOORS #RupertsRoostInPeaceTurkeyCalls #SpartanWheelChariots #TheOutdoorCallRadio #TraplineBeardOil #VaWheelinSportsmen #WJVA #IanMackay #IansRide #SeaToSound #OutdoorAccessibility #AdaptiveOutdoors #RedefiningOutdoorAbilityWorldwide #GetOutside #TrailInclusion #AdaptiveCommunity

    57 min

  7. 17/12/2025

    Jacob Jackson. Rolling Stone Outdoors

    We’re excited to welcome Jacob Jackson of RollingStone Outdoors (Arkansas) to the podcast this week! Jacob is all about living his best life and getting outdoors — even after his accident in 2015. He became a person with T10/T11 paraplegia and runs RollingStone Outdoors, where he shares hunts, outdoor adventures, and inspires others to get outside and push limits. We talk hunting Arkansas whitetails, turkey hunting, adaptive tips on gear and mindset, how his journey shaped RollingStone Outdoors, and more. This one’s packed with heart and determination. Including hunting with Dallas Bruce his friend who is blind. Dallas Bruce Brave and Blind Hunting Club Havoc Boats Loco Hog Dogs SnakeLook #AccessibleHunter #AccessibleHunterPodcast #ALSOutdoorz #BeAdaptiveEquipment #BicknellBunchOutdoors #CampFreedom #HopeOutdoors #HuntersSharingTheHarvest #MrHeater #NevinsHuntingFriends #PerserveranceOutdoors #RedefiningOutdoorAbilityWorldwide #ROAROUTDOORS #RupertsRoostInPeaceTurkeyCalls #SpartanWheelChariots #TheOutdoorCallRadio #TraplineBeardOil #VaWheelinSportsmen #WJVA #RollingStoneOutdoors

    48 min

  8. 10/12/2025

    Dan Burns, Nevin’s Hunting Friends

    This week we’re rolling with Daniel Burns from Nevin's Hunting Friends. We’re talking about the upcoming Adult Disabled Pheasant Hunt on January 18, 2026, and all the awesome work Nevins has been doing this year—especially helping kids with disabilities under 17, get back outdoors where they belong. Love what these folks are doing. Big thanks to the other pheasant hunt sponsors for supporting the mission: • Ozonics Hunting – scent elimination technology • Sportsmen Outfitters - Knox, PA – Knox, PA • Comptons Guns– Chicora, PA 16025 • Side-by-Side Innovations, LLC Pheasants Forever North Central PA #630 will also be at the pheasant hunt volunteering, and working their dogs for the individuals with disabilities Give it a listen and help spread the word!

    39 min
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Welcome to the Accessible Hunter podcast, where we talk about all things hunting, the great outdoors, life with a disability and meeting people where they are. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and the sport of hunting. That's why we're here, to provide information and resources to hunters with disabilities, so that they can safely and ethically pursue their passions.

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  • Creator
    Accessible Hunter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
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