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Helping the Elderly and Physically Challenged Enjoy the Outdoors
Formed in 2003, The North American Squirrel Association (n.a.s.a.) is a non-profit organization that grew out of a desire to provide physically challenged and elderly members of our community with outdoor opportunities such as hunting and fishing. Using donated funds and equipment from generous individuals and businesses in the Coulee Region, n.a.s.a. has been able to provide such opportunities free of charge to those in need, all the while continuing to grow.
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Squirrel News!
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Saturday, June 28th, was the date of the first ever nasa 100 trap shooting event at the Gun Slick Trap Club in Holmen, Wisconsin. Here are some photos of the event!
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Saturday, June 28th was also nasa day with the La Crosse Loggers baseball team! Here are some photos of the day at the ballpark!
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Click below to view a video clip of the 2008 nasa banquet!
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WISCONSIN HUNTING ACCESSIBILITY through UW-La Crosse
The following website, created by two physical therapy students at UW-L, is a great resource for physically challenged hunters. It provides information about various types of equipment, available hunting land and sponsors, and permits and regulations for the state of Wisconsin. Links are provided to assist in obtaining necessary forms, equipment, and information about hunting options for physically challenged people.
Link to Wisconsin Hunting Accessibility Website
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Awards and Honors
2005-06 New Organization Of The Year Award
Presented by the La Crosse County Conservation Alliance, whose purpose is to provide a forum for La Crosse County conservation organizations that seek to promote sound management of natural resources for the benefit of people and wildlife.
2005-06 External Relations Outstanding Service Award
Presented by the Wisconsin DNR Disabled Advisory Council. This category includes groups and sportsman groups who are involved in accessability projects, issues and events that serve to open the outdoors to the disabled. Volunteer groups and granting foundations are recognized in this category for service, projects, or funding of a DNR project.
2006/07 Outstanding Project Award
Presented by the La Crosse County Conservation Alliance, whose purpose is to provide a forum for La Crosse County conservation organizations that seek to promote sound management of natural resources for the benefit of people and wildlife.
2006/07 Outstanding Volunteer Of The Year Award (Group)
Presented by the Coulee Region Volunteer Coordinators, who recognize the contributions volunteers in our community make that support the quality of life that sets the Coulee Region apart as a great place to live. Without the commitment, time and support that these individuals bring to our area, many programs would be unable to accomplish as much as they do in our community.
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Mission Statement
The North American Squirrel Association was formed in order to:
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Assist the physically challenged and elderly enjoy hunting and fishing opportunities and recreational activities.
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Support and aid in the events sponsored by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of Natural Resources. Examples of such events are the early disabled white tail deer hunts and duck hunts.
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Aid with individuals and other organizations with similar goals and objectives.
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Contribute to the education of young people interested in the pursuit of outdoor activities related to hunting, fishing, and conservation.
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Click here to view the article "People First Language" (Adobe PDF document) by Kathie Snow (www.disabilityisnatural.com)
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