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.
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