From Napkin Sketch to Life-Changing Hunts: The Story of Disabled Outdoorsmen USA
What started with a deer drawing on a napkin turned into something much bigger. When TJ duPerier helped his young cousin Weston Jenkins prepare for his first deer hunt, neither imagined they’d one day co-found Disabled Outdoorsmen USA (DOUSA) — a nonprofit that gives people with disabilities the chance to experience the healing power of the outdoors.
Living with muscular dystrophy, duPerier never let his wheelchair define him. His passion for hunting and the outdoors became both therapy and purpose. Inspired by his determination, Jenkins turned that inspiration into action, building DOUSA from the ground up — starting with selling branded gear out of his car during college.
Today, DOUSA offers accessible hunting, fishing, kayaking, and more, across fully outfitted ranches, with the flagship property located in Maverick County, Texas. The organization has helped people of all ages and disabilities reconnect with nature and discover strength, confidence, and camaraderie.
From children battling cancer to veterans navigating life after amputations, DOUSA is changing lives — one unforgettable hunt at a time.
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