People with disabilities ranging from being mobility impaired, to learning and degenerative nerve disorders were able to participate in the hunt. A wide range of adaptive equipment was utilized by the hunters. Cory Heit, a mobility-impaired hunter, had his fathers ATV fitted with a specially designed elevated platform that allowed him to move to and from his wheelchair. Randall Anderson, a hunter with quadriplegia, was able to employ a wheelchair-mounted rifle, aimed mechanically by a sip-and-puff system that allowed him to take aim and pull the trigger. All hunters were able to access their hunting stands and platforms with the aid of specially designed wheelchair accessible ATV trailers provided by the Refuge. All hunters had the opportunity to see deer, and 13 were successful at taking one home. The hunt began at noon each day with a required check-in at the base station, located within the Visitor's Center, a meal was served and then the hunters went to their assigned hunting site. Specialized accessibility equipment such as portable hunting blinds, wheelchair accessible platforms, temporary screens, adaptive hunting equipment, as well as the accessible trail system and Visitor's Center, facilitated a safe and effective hunting environment on the Refuge. All hunters were provided with portable radios by the Friends of Rydell Refuge Association, in order to contact the base station if there was a need for assistance or a deer was taken. More than 30 volunteers, including Rydell NWR Friends members, Options staff, MN Deer Hunters Assn. members, as well as new and repeat volunteers interested in aiding the hunting process, contributed over 1,200 hours of volunteer time. Volunteers were on hand at all times to provide assistance to the hunters, help transport them as needed, retrieve and clean deer, and provide camaraderie and moral support throughout the weekend. Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District Conservation Officer Brent Taylor answered law enforcement questions, while Refuge Operations Specialist Juancarlos Giese, Maintenance worker Jay Cuicci and Acting Refuge Manager Dave Bennett were on hand representing the refuge, The hunting ended at sunset daily, allowing for an afternoon meal provided in the Visitor's Center. Those involved were able to ensure that the hunting experience was a positive, safe, and enjoyable experience.