Hunting After a Stroke

[mox72]

Obviously a Ruger #1 would be a nice choice but if on a budget he may want to look at an H&R single shot.

[creature]

first thing you will need is a authorization to hunt from a stationary vehicle has to get forms from mnr have Dr. fill out send back to mnr mine
took about 2 or 3 month before all bs was all said an done make him do what he can and do not stop him from trying what he wants just make sure he is safe had stroke 2009 still recovering love the bush turkey moose deer hunt pm if you wish

[MikePal]

Nice to hear from you Creature, I remember back when you were jumping thru all the hoops. Heck of a journey.

Your a great example of what can be done to ensure that you can still get out and hunt after a stroke.

[blasted_saber]

Obviously a Ruger #1 would be a nice choice but if on a budget he may want to look at an H&R single shot.

My thought process on the #1 was that the action, being a falling block, would be easier to operate then a hinge barrel like the H&R. Opening a hing barrel is usually easy. Its closing it that could be difficult.

[terrym]

My thought process on the #1 was that the action, being a falling block, would be easier to operate then a hinge barrel like the H&R. Opening a hing barrel is usually easy. Its closing it that could be difficult.

I agree 100%. A Ruger #1 in .243 or 6.5x55 would be plenty of power for deer with minimal recoil. Also the action is very easy to manipulate. Set him up in a portable ground blind with a bipod to hold the rifle and he will be comfortable and still able to do what he loves.

[Guelph1981]

My uncles bro in law had a stroke and still hunts. They built him a tree stand with a staircase that winds around the tree. Someone helps him up and down the stairs and sits on stand with him in case he needs help with anything. Whoever is helping is in charge of all gear and retrieval of the deer. Not sure what he is shooting but i know he was successful in the controlled this past November. Hopefully you guys figure out something that works for you. Its harder but definitely doable. Good luck!

[Pat32rf]

If I were in that position I would prefer to use my other Ruger, the one with the 7 1/2" barrel....

[jweese]

Thanks to the suggestions here our old friend is moving forward with a few options in mind:

- He's going to try to get his permit to hunt from a stationary vehicle (his ATV).
- He has an older, left handed bolt action, single shot .303 he's planning to use - not sure on the make/model but he said he's had it for 50 years.

On another note: against all our advise, he ran the log splitter this past weekend and is still making more effort than some other camp members to work his fair share! Tough old boy for sure.

He is walking short distances with a cane as well, but not too far and his hand is still unusable.

[patvetzal]

On another note: against all our advise, he ran the log splitter this past weekend and is still making more effort than some other camp members to work his fair share! Tough old boy for sure.

He is walking short distances with a cane as well, but not too far and his hand is still unusable.[/QUOTE]

The BEST thing you can do for him will be to let him do anything he wants/can do. Sitting around feeling useless is deadly.

[Larson]

I'd suggest getting him as much physiotherapy and rehabilitation as humanly possible, if he isn't already. Then I think his limitations and abilities will be more clear as time progresses.