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<blockquote data-quote="jlw1974" data-source="post: 1091092" data-attributes="member: 40582"><p>Not sure what you are limited to but 'Out West' is a vague term. </p><p></p><p>I have hunted Antelope in Wyoming and this year I was able to get a Cow Elk Tag for an area up near Cody.</p><p></p><p>Can you ride a 4-wheeler or ride a horse? Some states have programs to help people that need assistance. If you know where you will be hunting, call around some local ranchers in the area to see if you can use an ATV given your condition, some may be more than happy to let you hunt their place (sometimes waving a trespass fee).</p><p></p><p>Additionally for antelope hunting I have seen <strong>LOTS</strong> of people 'Truck Hunt'. They drive up and down a road and if they spot Antelopes, the shooter gets out on the passenger side and then the driver drives up the road and away luring the antelope stares in that direction, sometimes ominous to the hunter on his belly getting into firing position. Trust me, this happens <strong>ALOT</strong>.</p><p></p><p>For the mountain terrain, if you go with an outfitter, many of them may provide you with a horse along with pack your bounty out for you. Its truly big business over there and they love having repeat customers. Some of the hunters I have seen with outfitters looks like they could have an heart-attack at any moment, poor horse carrying the guy too boot.</p><p></p><p>But if you cannot use an ATV or Horse, I recommend going on walks with walking sticks, even I use them in the mountains to keep my balance especially on the down-steps. Allows you to last longer too. As your strength improves start carrying a backpack, eventually get it up to 20lb plus the <strong><em>weight</em></strong> of your weapon (don't go around your local suburb carrying your rifle...). Try going up and down hills. </p><p></p><p>Your biggest obstacle may not be your legs but the altitude in which you train. I live around 500-800ft above sea level. When I arrive to Wyoming it takes my body a couple of days to acclimate to the higher altitudes. And I do lots of biking, running and swimming so I know I am cardio-fit...just not at higher altitudes. So with that I give myself a couple of days at mile-high altitudes then I start hiking up to and around 7500ft in Altitude. You WILL get winded but take it in strides and take it slow.</p><p></p><p>Aleve also helps.</p><p></p><p><strong>Enjoy that hunt</strong>...don't let anyone else steer you otherwise!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jlw1974, post: 1091092, member: 40582"] Not sure what you are limited to but 'Out West' is a vague term. I have hunted Antelope in Wyoming and this year I was able to get a Cow Elk Tag for an area up near Cody. Can you ride a 4-wheeler or ride a horse? Some states have programs to help people that need assistance. If you know where you will be hunting, call around some local ranchers in the area to see if you can use an ATV given your condition, some may be more than happy to let you hunt their place (sometimes waving a trespass fee). Additionally for antelope hunting I have seen [B]LOTS[/B] of people 'Truck Hunt'. They drive up and down a road and if they spot Antelopes, the shooter gets out on the passenger side and then the driver drives up the road and away luring the antelope stares in that direction, sometimes ominous to the hunter on his belly getting into firing position. Trust me, this happens [B]ALOT[/B]. For the mountain terrain, if you go with an outfitter, many of them may provide you with a horse along with pack your bounty out for you. Its truly big business over there and they love having repeat customers. Some of the hunters I have seen with outfitters looks like they could have an heart-attack at any moment, poor horse carrying the guy too boot. But if you cannot use an ATV or Horse, I recommend going on walks with walking sticks, even I use them in the mountains to keep my balance especially on the down-steps. Allows you to last longer too. As your strength improves start carrying a backpack, eventually get it up to 20lb plus the [B][I]weight[/I][/B] of your weapon (don't go around your local suburb carrying your rifle...). Try going up and down hills. Your biggest obstacle may not be your legs but the altitude in which you train. I live around 500-800ft above sea level. When I arrive to Wyoming it takes my body a couple of days to acclimate to the higher altitudes. And I do lots of biking, running and swimming so I know I am cardio-fit...just not at higher altitudes. So with that I give myself a couple of days at mile-high altitudes then I start hiking up to and around 7500ft in Altitude. You WILL get winded but take it in strides and take it slow. Aleve also helps. [B]Enjoy that hunt[/B]...don't let anyone else steer you otherwise! [/QUOTE]
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