Pennsylvania Disabled Hunters Program
News & Updates
We are now a 501(c)(3) !!!!
In May of 2023, the decision was made to pursue IRS status as a 501(c)(3) so the Disabled Hunters Program could continue to grow as a non-profit charity.
The Pennsylvania Disabled Hunters Program was created as a corporation, and late in November 2023, was granted its non-profit status pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.
2024 Banquet Wrap-up
The PA Disabled Hunters Program went all out in celebrating our milestone 25th Year. In addition to this being the DHP's 25th Anniversary, this was also our 20th banquet at CJ Hummels.
To mark this special occasion, we honored Ernie Kramer. Ernie founded the Disabled Hunters Program in 1999 when he sent the first DHP hunt recipient on a hunt in partnership with Buckmasters and the Physically Challenged Bowhunters of America.
But the surprises didn't stop there. Ernie then presented a DHP hunt to a recipient who happened to be in attendance. In front of the 220+ crowd, Ernie announced a trip to Graveyard Whitetails in the fall of 2024, which was met with a standing ovation.
Our Hank Barella Sponsorship award was presented to CJ Hummels Restaurant for hosting our Annual Fundraising event over the past 20 years! This award, named after UBP Lifetime member Hank Barella, is bestowed upon long term supporters of the DHP, in remembrance of Hank's support for the DHP.
Our banquet video highlighted four hunts this year, featuring a special segment and interview with Alex Douglass; Alex is the PA State Trooper who survived the deadly shooting at the Blooming Grove barracks back in 2014. A link to the banquet video can be found on the DHP homepage.
The Pennsylvania Disabled Hunters Program is a non-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Tax ID: 93-2803287