Amish Man Builds Deer Blind for Disabled Hunters

Erwin Schmucker constructs accessible hunting structure on his Quincy Township land.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Amish landowner Erwin Schmucker, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, has built an 18-foot tower deer blind on his property in Quincy Township, Michigan to help provide disabled hunters with an accessible place to hunt.

Why it matters

Schmucker's project highlights the challenges faced by disabled hunters and the efforts of community members to improve accessibility and inclusion in outdoor recreation activities.

The details

Last summer, Schmucker constructed the 18-foot tower blind, which features an electric lift to help disabled hunters access the structure. The blind is located on Schmucker's own land in Quincy Township.

  • Last summer, Schmucker built the 18-foot tower deer blind.

The players

Erwin Schmucker

An Amish landowner in Quincy Township, Michigan who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and built an accessible deer blind on his property to help disabled hunters.

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The takeaway

Schmucker's project demonstrates how community members can take initiative to improve accessibility and inclusion in outdoor recreation, even in the face of personal health challenges.