They usually just speak over the phone, but
Smith says that over a period of time, she feels
like she has gotten to know them personally.
Smith says the best calls are the ones that come
after the hunt is over and they find out whether a
hunter got a deer and how many he saw.
"It's nice to hear the excitement in their voice,
and just to know they enjoyed the trip," she says.
All of Alabama Power's lakes have fishing sites
available for people with disabilities.
"These can be found at our day-use parks and
some of the public boat ramps. We are glad this is
another way we can encourage people to fish and
enjoy the lake," Smith says.
With hunting season under way, many hunters
are enjoying Alabama's great outdoors with their
eyes on the prize. Thanks to areas like the ones
offered at Smith and Harris, many people, despite
their disabilities, are able to keep that dream alive.
For more information on hunting and fishing
for the disabled, contact the ADCNR at
1-800-262-3151.
- Theresa Helms, Alabama Power
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more information on hunting
and fishing for the disabled
www.outdooralabama.com
Right: One of the hunting houses at Lake Harris.
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