This week we’re joined by Chris Waymire from Indiana.

Chris was born with spina bifida and has been hunting since he was 7 years old. Today, he’s a dedicated 911 dispatcher who continues to pursue his passion for the outdoors alongside family and friends. We talk about his recent successful Indiana turkey hunt, the challenges he’s overcome, and why he refuses to let his disability define what he can accomplish.

Chris shares his story of perseverance, the importance of family and friends, adaptive hunting, and encourages anyone facing a disability to never give up on the outdoors.

If you enjoy stories of determination, hunting, and overcoming obstacles, you won’t want to miss this episode.

This week on the Accessible Hunter Podcast, we’re excited to welcome Bill Bogdan!

Bill serves as the Disability Liaison for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office and has dedicated more than 25 years to advancing accessibility, disability rights, adaptive recreation, and spinal cord injury advocacy.

Following a life-changing spinal cord injury due to having a tumor removed as an infant, Bill refused to let paralysis define him. Today, he enjoys adaptive scuba diving, kayaking, sit skiing, and numerous other outdoor adventures while helping create more inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities nationwide.

Bill has worked with organizations including United Spinal Association, Diveheart, and continues to be a respected leader in the disability and adaptive sports communities.

Join us as we discuss:

• Life after paralysis

• Adaptive sports and recreation

• Disability advocacy and accessibility

• Transportation and outdoor access challenges

• Building inclusive opportunities for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts

• The future of adaptive recreation

This is an great conversation about resilience, independence, and proving that a disability doesn’t mean the adventure has to end.

No matter how you get there, GET THERE.

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Jay Bicknell joins the podcast this week. We talk about family, faith and the outdoors. Summer food plots and fishing stories. Don’t miss this episode.