Pennsylvania Disabled Hunters Program

About Us

 

The Pennsylvania Disabled Hunter’s Program (“PA DHP”) was founded in 1999 through the vision of an outdoorsman that wanted to assist people with disabilities experience outdoor adventures. For over 25 years The Pennsylvania Disabled Hunters Program has assisted with getting individuals “back into the wild” through sponsorship of guided trips adapted to their individual needs.

To grow the organization in May of 2023 the decision was made to form a corporation and in November 2023, The Pennsylvania Disabled Hunters Program was granted its 501(c)(3) non-profit status.

 

Our Mission:
To help those with disabilities get back into the wild! For many of our recipients, the outdoor experience is not about a trophy. Whether it's about regaining and restoring their sense of independence/freedom, enabling them to discover their “abilities” or pushing them to pursue their passions that perhaps are perceived lost or unattainable due to the effects of their disability. Whatever their personal reason, it is all about the adventure!
Our goal is to sponsor at least ten fully paid outdoor adventures annually to deserving recipients and get them back into the wild!!

 

 

 

To view our IRS Determination Letter, please click here:
DHP IRS Determination Letter Announcement

 

 

Meet the PA Disabled Hunters Program members:

Board of Directors:

Dan Smoker - President

Steve Koch - Vice President

Kim Fidler - Secretary

Jodi Smoker - Treasurer

Darryl Neidlinger - Director

Brian Fidler - Director

Brooke Frech - Director

 

Hunt Coordinator - OPEN

Acting Hunt Coordinator - Dan Smoker

 

Banquet Committee:

Dan Smoker - Chairman

Steve Koch - Banquet Registration

Jodi Smoker - Fundraising Coordinator

Dick Koch - Firearms Coordinator

Bill Meck - Banquet Auctioneer

Amy Neidlinger - Basket Raffle Coordinators

Darryl Neidlinger - Bow Raffle Coordinator

Patty Frey - Banquet Program Booklet Designer

Jake Longley - Banquet Video Producer

Brian, Kim and Cody Fidler - Sportsmans Raffle Coordinators

Daryl, Betty and Wade Wetzel

Chris and Levi Naylor

Chris Carter

Rob Steltz

Karen Youse

Andy Kazmierczak

Perry Hartmann

Patrick and Leslie Schild

Ernie Kramer

Darrel and Julie Shalters

 

 

 

 

 

The Pennsylvania Disabled Hunters Program is a non-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Tax ID: 93-2803287