By Chad Love

Very cool story from Wisconsin, where an 11-year-old girl waiting on a heart/liver transplant got the chance to go on a dream black bear hunt.

From this story on waow.com: 
Bear hunting season is slowly coming to a close in Wisconsin. One girl from Stetsonville took advantage of it, killing a 335 pound bear. But this wasn't any ordinary hunt. Kaitlynn Bessette is only 11 years old. Bear hunting has always been her dream, and she's not letting her disability get in the way. A non-profit organization made it possible for kids with disabilities like Kaitlynn to hit the outdoors. Making her dream, a reality. "I felt thankful, like really thankful I shot a bear," said Kaitlynn. Kaitlynn was diagnosed with Tricuspid atresia when she was born, causing her to need a heart and liver transplant. She's still waiting for that, but it hasn't stopped her from doing what she loves most.  "I'm interested in hunting and fishing," said Kaitlynn.

According to the story, Kaitlynn's hunt was provided by the United Special Sportsman Alliance, which helps children with disabilities achieve dream goals. I'd say this one was achieved. Way to go, Kaitlynn!

WAOW - Newsline 9, Wausau News, Weather, Sports

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from mayoaaron wrote 36 weeks 3 days ago

great story, I went on my first bear hunt this year, I can just imagine her excitement

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from fliphuntr14 wrote 36 weeks 3 days ago

Yeah the DNR wardens in the northern part of the state at least as far as i know participate in a make wish or up to 3 of them a year. The warden i worked with this summer had piles of bait in his garage for it. Great program glad to see it pay off especially in this case, those memories are priceless.

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from Amanda Garinger... wrote 36 weeks 1 day ago

I am so PROUD OF MY DAUGHTER WAITING FOR HER NEXT BIG GAME!!!!

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from HeidelbergJaeger wrote 36 weeks 19 hours ago

Congratulations Kaitlynn, I hope there are more of those hunts in your future!

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from Carrie357 wrote 35 weeks 6 days ago

I accompanied Kaitlynn on her bear hunt. It was thrilling to watch the excitement on her face when she shot her bear. She is very deserving of this accomplishment. I hope you continue to enjoy many different game hunts in your future! Love you Kaitie!!!

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from fliphuntr14 wrote 36 weeks 3 days ago

Yeah the DNR wardens in the northern part of the state at least as far as i know participate in a make wish or up to 3 of them a year. The warden i worked with this summer had piles of bait in his garage for it. Great program glad to see it pay off especially in this case, those memories are priceless.

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from mayoaaron wrote 36 weeks 3 days ago

great story, I went on my first bear hunt this year, I can just imagine her excitement

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from Amanda Garinger... wrote 36 weeks 1 day ago

I am so PROUD OF MY DAUGHTER WAITING FOR HER NEXT BIG GAME!!!!

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from HeidelbergJaeger wrote 36 weeks 19 hours ago

Congratulations Kaitlynn, I hope there are more of those hunts in your future!

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from Carrie357 wrote 35 weeks 6 days ago

I accompanied Kaitlynn on her bear hunt. It was thrilling to watch the excitement on her face when she shot her bear. She is very deserving of this accomplishment. I hope you continue to enjoy many different game hunts in your future! Love you Kaitie!!!

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