Outdoor Buddies mission is to provide opportunities for those who have been deprived of access and enjoyment of outdoor experiences through a volunteer based non-profit organization.
Outdoor Buddies, Inc is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which means that all contributions are tax deductable. Click on the Contribute tab for more information.
Funding is entirely from donations, grants and fund raising events. Outdoor Buddies charges no membership fees. Able-bodied volunteers (able-buddies) provide the assistance that we offer the handicapped members (handi-buddies) and youth participants. There is never any charge for this assistance although handi-buddies must purchase hunting licenses and pay for transportation, meals and motels and other personal items when needed.
Although the Colorado Division of Wildlife is a strong supporter of our organization, we receive no monetary support from them.
Many generous landowners allow Outdoor Buddies groups to hunt or fish on their property at no charge. Landowners and volunteers throughout the state participate in the program, making it possible for Outdoor Buddies participants to venture all across Colorado in search of the outdoor adventure experiences!
Outdoor Buddies leases a small house, several outbuildings, and a campground (not open to the public) at Tarryall State Wildlife Area for use in camping, hunting and fishing outings. The campground is suited for use by youth groups, church groups, etc..
It is necessary to schedule, in advance, all Tarryall usage with Jim Piper. There is also an outboard motor boat available for usage at Tarryall. Again, it is necessary to schedule usage in advance with Jim Piper.
In order for handi-buddies to precipitate in big game hunting activities, they must apply ahead of time. Big Game Hunt Requests should be received by mid-January of each year as slots are limited. Handi-buddies must have a permit to shoot from a vehicle issued by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Click to download a Big Game Hunt Request form. To apply, fill out the form and mail it to the address on the form.
Outdoor Buddies is managed by an all- volunteer board of directors including officers, voting members, consultants and honorary members of the board of directors. None of the officers or other members of the board receive salries or other compenstion for their work.
The current management team is:
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Officers
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Voting Members |
| Dwaine Robey President 719.783.9044 president@outdoorbuddies.org |
Richard Cori r.cori@outdoorbuddies.org |
| Larry Sanford Vice-President vpresident@outdoorbuddies.org |
Jim Hughes hughes@outdoorbuddies.org |
| Wally Hunt Treasurer treasurer@outdoorbuddies.org |
Al Montoya montoya@outdoorbuddies.org |
| Julie Swezey Secretary secretary@outdoorbuddies.org |
Jim Piper piper@outdoorbuddies.org |
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Ian Newland newland@outdoorbuddies.org |
| Darold Seeley seeley@outdoorbuddies.org |
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| Mike Wheaton wheaton@outdoorbuddies.org |
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| Craig Hindes hindes@outdoorbuddies.org |
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| Dustin Robey d.robey@outdoorbuddies.org |
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Consultants to the Board of Directors
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| Sam Andrews | |
| Richard Brady | |
| Mark Cousins | |
| Joe Gomez | |
| Rick White | |
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Honorary Members
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| Gigi Dennis | |
| Jack Jonas |