Dick Verbsky's Disadvantaged Adventure-DVDA

03/02/2026

NOTICE: INDOOR FISHING CONTEST IS CANCELLED !!!
Please spread the word!!

04/15/2025

Little late on posting.. but we want to thank everyone who came out to support our annual event.. I would have to say our Indoor Fishing Contest and Raffle was a huge success this year. From everyone who donated, to our volunteers giving up their precious time, the amazing staff at Big Bear and everyone who attended and supported D**A.. WE APPRECIATE YOU!!!!

04/05/2025

Two of our successful bear hunters attending the Indoor Fishing Contest this year!

03/16/2025

02/12/2025

Want to donate to a great cause??
We are asking for themed basket donations for our annual Indoor Fishing Contest Fundraiser,
Large or Small.. anything appreciated.

09/12/2024

Let's all congratulate Ms. Brooke for harvesting her bear last night. This sweet, spunky 12 year old was such a joy to have in camp. She kept us all smiling 🙂. In the stand with Rick and her Dad Jeff, she kept her cool, shot straight and got er' done!!

Again, we have so many volunteers and donors to be thankful for. And most importantly, our bear tag donors. Thank you Gary Bender for your generous tag donation.

Rick and I could not do this alone. It does take a village 💖💖💖

09/09/2024

We need your help! D**A is a non-profit organization. We need to raise funds to keep our bear hunts going year after year. We are currently selling raffle tickets and will continue selling them until our annual fund raiser in April. This is your chance to help out with a great cause and you may also just win an awesome prize or a nice sum of cash! On top of that, the ticket stub is good for a free "fishing liscence" at the Indoor Fishing Tournament on April 5, 2025. Please reach out to us if you would want to buy some raffle tickets. They will also be available soon at Flambeau Forest Inn, Big Bear Lodge and Moxi Lounge. So stop in one(or all) of these establishments for a drink and buy a ticket. We need and appreciate your support!

09/07/2024

We've kept everyone waiting long enough. Ethan put the hammer down on this beast last night. 467 pounds dressed.😯 Congrats Ethan! He made a great shot and both Rob and Ethan heard the bear expire within seconds. Woohoo!!! 🍻
We need to start by thanking our tag donor. Carl Palm, D**A can not run hunts without someone generous enough to donate a long awaited tag. THANK YOU!!!
And the list goes on...Bev and Kirby Lebal, you've offered up your land for our hunters for many years now. You run the baits and you entertain guests during the hunt. You are both appreciated and we are so lucky to have you guys as part of D**A.
Finally, there are bunch of people involved leading up to the hunt and during the hunt... Dan from Big Bear Recreationals for generously donating lodging for the hunter and their families to stay throughout the hunt. Josh, Brian and Jonna, Mark, Christian, Ricky, Ava, Norm and Rob, On be-half of D**A, Thanks for anything and everything you all do.

09/07/2024

Sneak peak from Friday night's hunt.... one of our hunters got it done! We will post pics and share the details Saturday.

09/04/2024

Good luck to our Dream Hunters. Ethan and Brooke!!