When we last spoke with Ira, last year, Ira shared some incredible developments in his mission to empower Alaskans with disabilities through outdoor adventures.

Ira had shared that he, in partnership with Big Agnes, developed a specialized hunting program for individuals with disabilities. With his extensive advocacy background, Ira is well-suited to lead this initiative.

In a significant achievement, Ira's advocacy efforts have also led to a groundbreaking change in Alaska.

As stated in his previous update, Alaska did not initially offer hunting opportunities for people with physical disabilities. However, thanks to Ira's persistent advocacy, Alaska recently passed its first-ever hunt tailored for this community.

Pretty incredible, right?

Well, this week, we got the chance to catch up with Ira, and (as expected) his work as a community advocate has only continued to grow.

Ira shared that he has “definitely used the side-by-side to take people hunting and have taken for people with disabilities in the last three years to get food."

It is such a privilege to see Ira paying it forward on behalf of his community. Knowing the helper that Ira is, however, we wouldn’t expect any less!

Congratulations, and thank you, Ira, on your continued dedication and inspiring efforts to make outdoor activities accessible for everyone in Alaska.

We can’t wait to hear more about your future endeavors, and we look forward to cheering you on along the way!