Disabled Hunters Bag Their First Deer in Three Hours
After successfully honing their skills in target practice, enthusiastic first-time hunters Micah, age 10, and William, age 11, were eager to head into the field. Micah confidently took his place…
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Wisconsin Deer and Pheasant Hunts for Disabled Veterans
For many disabled veterans, the greatest enjoyment of hunting is experiencing firsthand the great outdoors while sharing the camaraderie with fellow hunters. The United Special Sportsman Alliance recently held its…
Thanksgiving Turkey Family Tradition
Olivia, a 44-year-old with cerebral palsy, faces challenges related to movement and balance, requiring her to use a motorized wheelchair. Her father said, “My daughter is incredibly resilient. The challenges…
The 8th Annual USSA Disabled Veterans Bass Tournament: A Resounding Success!
Earlier this year, the United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) held its 8th annual bass tournament for sixty disabled veterans at Huckleberry Harbor in Shawano, Wisconsin. The day began with an…
Twenty-Three Mentors Share Their Passion for Deer Hunting
The United Special Sportsmen Alliance (USSA) hosted its 22nd annual Illinois Dream Hunt from October 11th to 14th near Harrisburg. Twenty special hunters and their parents or guardians traveled from…
Majestic Bull Elk Bagged in Carson National Forest
Trinidad enlisted in the Army as a Combat Engineer in February 2015 and completed OSUT at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, before serving at Fort Hood, Texas, until May 2018. He…
Bear Down in The Brush
Thirteen-year-old Pete’s excitement grew when Brent Olsen called to tell him he would be mentoring his hunt. He had been watching a large bear on his trail camera and sent…
10 out of 10 in the Wisconsin Deer Hunt
The United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) collaborated with Adrenaline Ridge, local mentors, and private landowners to host a special youth deer hunt in Bancroft, Wisconsin. This annual event occurred from…
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way!
Jaden, 27, was born with Spinal Bifida and has spent most of his life in a wheelchair. When he applied to the United Special Sportsman Alliance, he listed bear hunting…
Fast as Lightning, Pronghorn not Quite Fast Enough for Veteran
Joe served in the Army and National Guard for six years. He said, “When I discovered I would go on a pronghorn hunt, I couldn’t believe it. Hunting isn’t just…
750 yards off the road, bear down at 7:50 a.m.
“I was excited when my dad told me about the hunting trip. I couldn’t wait to go bear hunting,” shared 14-year-old Eliza. Eliza and her father, Joey, drove north for…
Fifteen Families Making Memories on the Tennessee River
The United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) hosted its third annual catfishing trip at Pickwick Landing State Park in Counce, TN, on September 22nd and 23rd. The fishermen and their families…
USSA’s 19th Annual Summer Fest Event
The United Special Sportsmen Alliance (USSA) hosted its 19th annual Summer Fest Event at its headquarters in central Wisconsin. This two-day event aimed to provide children with illnesses or disabilities…
Wishes for Fishes on Oneida Lake
On June 27, 2024, sixteen families, comprising 26 children and their parents, checked into a hotel in Brewerton, NY. At half past five, everyone gathered in the parking lot with…
Twenty Boats Set Sail at Dawn From the Port Washington Marina
The United Special Sportsmen Alliance (USSA) hosted its 19th annual Great Lakes fishing trip in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Twenty families from three states participated in the event. The night before…
Embarking on Wishes and Reeling in Fishes at Lake Wateree
The fifth annual South Carolina Fishing Trip on Lake Wateree, organized by the United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA), occurred on May 10th and 11th. Forty-two aspiring anglers participated, with many…
Kids Bag Birds in the 13th Annual Illinois Dream Hunt
Six young hunters, aged 10 to 14, traveled from Wisconsin to Camp Lowden in Oregon, IL, accompanied by their parents. Once they settled in, the young hunters went with their…
Making Memories on the Water
The United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) has fulfilled outdoor wishes for families with children with disabilities or life-threatening illnesses nationwide since 2000. In partnership with the Heart of the Valley…
Hunters With Disabilities Bag Eleven Turkeys in Central Wisconsin
On a chilly morning in Wisconsin, six children, three adults, and three veterans, all first-time turkey hunters, waited patiently in their ground blinds with excitement and anticipation. They watched intently…
The Toms Are Strutting as Wisconsin Season Begins
The Shadows on the Wolf Clintonville Chapter and the United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) sponsored their 19th annual group turkey hunt in Wittenberg, WI. The event occurred from April 5th…
Cancer Kid Bags Mountain Bear
Early in 2020, six-year-old Boone developed stiffness, swelling, and what his parents believed to be growing pains. Then, he also became highly sore and found it challenging to move around.…
Kids With Disabilities Bag Their First Deer
Clayhill Hunting Club is known for its rich legacy of passing down deer hunting to the younger generation and promoting the importance of providing healthy food for their families. For…
12-Year-Old Girl With Life-Threatening Illness Takes Home Trophy Bear
Lauren was diagnosed with Leigh’s Syndrome at the age of six months. Her older sister, Kennedy, was diagnosed with the same condition and received her angel wings at the age…
Patience Pays off for First-Time Hunter Battling Leukemia
When Daniel was 18 years old, he started experiencing difficulty breathing. This problem was particularly noticeable when he played basketball and discovered that sprinting up and down the court was…