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Track Chair Grants for Disabled Game Bird Hunters

Candy B. Harrington application, dogs, game bird, grants, hunter, track chair, Track2wing, trackchair, trails, wheelchair March 5, 2026

Track chairs are great for getting out and enjoying Mother Nature and exploring trails that may not be accessible in standard wheelchairs. They are made by a variety of manufacturers, but unlike standard wheelchairs, these heavy duty power chairs have tank tracks rather than wheels. In sort, they are an excellent solution for inaccessible trails.

Disabled hunters can also appreciate the strengths of a track chair, especially while navigating wet and uneven terrain. Unfortunately these track chairs come with a high price tag, and depending on the options they can easily cost in upwards of $20,000. And although that price may put these unique adaptive devices out of the reach of many folks, a Vermont-based LLC now has a program that offers track chair grants to disabled game bird hunters.

Track2wing Track Chair Grants

Track2wing (https://www.track2wing.com/) was founded in 2020 by Terry Wilson and Nancy Anisfield. It’s a self-funded corporation that’s run by a volunteer board. Their mission is to provide a way for disabled game bird hunters to participate in hunting activities with sporting dogs. To that end they offer track chair grants for disabled game bird hunters. And as of 2026, Track2Wing has provided 61 disabled hunters with a track chair.

Applying for a track chair grant is pretty easy. The application period runs from January 1 to March 31. Applicants are asked to fill out a simple form detailing their physical needs as well as their game bird hunting and sporting dog experience. Upon receipt of the application, more information – such as medical documentation or a phone interview – may be requested. The applications are reviewed by the advisory committee, and applicants are notified of their status by the end of April.

Grant recipients are referred to a local Trackchair (https://thetrackchair.com/) dealer to complete the ordering process. Track2wing pays for the full cost of the track chair and even provides funds for accessories and a trailer.

It’s a great program, so get your application in now if you’re interested. Applications can be requested from Track2wing at (802) 482-2561 or track2wing@gmavt.net.

So get busy and apply for a track chair today!

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Trackchairs in Montana State Parks

Candy B. Harrington Action Trackchair, Billings, Christopher Reeve, Kalispell, Montana, state park, trackchair May 29, 2024

If you’d like to explore Montana’s State Parks, but don’t think you can navigate some of the trails in your wheelchair, then rest assured there’s now a viable solution. Action Trackchairs are now available for loan in Lone Pine State Park (fwp.mt.gov/lone-pine) and Lake Elmo State Park (fwp.mt.gov/lake-elmo). These power wheelchairs feature tank tracks instead of tires, and they allow folks access to areas not navigable in standard wheelchairs. So here are the details about the trackchairs in Montana State Parks.

Lone Pine State Park

Thanks to support from the Montana State Parks Foundation, the Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation, and Hydro Flask’s Parks for All, Lone Pine State Park was the first Montana State Park to acquire an Action Trackchair.

The trackchair is available at the Lone Pine State Park visitor Center to anybody with a physical disability. There’s no charge to borrow the chair, but proof of disability must be provided. Additionally, the trackchair-user needs to be accompanied by a non-disabled companion while using the chair.

The trackchair can be used on the primary trails in the park, as well as the wheelchair-accessible overlook. For more information or to reserve the trackchair, call (406) 755-2706.

Lake Elmo State Park

Lake Elmo State Park followed suit in August 2023, and added an Action Trackchair to their offerings. This was made possible by grants from the Montana State Parks Foundation, the Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation, and Hydro Flask’s Parks for All. Like in Lone Pine State Park, you must provide proof of disability and be accompanied by a non-disabled companion in order to use the trackchair. And there’s no charge to borrow the trackchair.

The trackchair can be used on the primary trails in Lake Elmo State Park, as well as the accessible fishing pier. For more information or to reserve the trackchair, call (406) 422-2277 or (406) 247-2940.

And let’s look for more trackchairs in Montana state parks in the near future. They seem to be on a roll with this access upgrade.