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…
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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…
Prayers Answered for a 15-Year-Old Leukemia Survivor
Lizzy received a diagnosis of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia on January 3, 2019, at the age of 11. Over the course of a year, she underwent intensive chemotherapy, spending a significant…
Purple Heart Veteran Bags Trophy of a Lifetime
Roger, a decorated veteran, was deployed to Vietnam in September 1969. He bravely served in the 3-506 101st Airborne Infantry, a specialized division of the US Army Infantry. On September…
Cancer Kid Downs Cactus Buck
Marcus, who is 14, was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma on February 8, 2023. His treatments prevented him from enjoying hunting, a favorite pastime he shared with his family. After hearing about…
Fast Action Trophy Deer Hunt
Harry, who had just turned ten, shared, “I was happy when my dad told me about going on a deer hunt because it will be my first time hunting.” In…
Sportsmen Passing on Tradition
The United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) collaborated with Adrenaline Ridge and private landowners to organize their annual youth deer hunt in Bancroft, WI, from October 6th to 8th. The event’s…
Greenfield Girl Bags Bear With Critter Gitter Crew
Olivia, who is 16 years old, comes from a family of hunters. However, she has yet to have an opportunity to go hunting. After completing her hunter safety with the…
Big Hearts Form a Beautiful Community for Special Hunters
United Special Sportsmen Alliance (USSA) hosted the 21st annual Illinois Dream Hunt from October 6th to 8th near Harrisburg. Twenty special young hunters and their parents, mentors, landowners, and volunteers…
Purple Heart Vet Enjoys the Fellowship and Teamwork of His Hunt
Marine Corps veteran Eric has served four tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. After a hidden IED went off, severely limiting his mobility, Eric rejoined civilian life and is…
“The Boy That Bagged a Bear”
Dominic and his family arrived in the evening at Safari Whitetail Resort in northwestern Wisconsin. Tommy Thompson showed them to their cabin and discussed details for the hunt scheduled for…
Velvet Sunset
Legends Ranch was founded in 1998 and is located within Newaygo County, Michigan. The ranch spans over 2,100 acres and is quite diverse, with a wide variety of landscapes, including…
Kids Catch Catfish on a Tennessee River Fishing Trip
The United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) held its second annual catfishing fishing trip at Pickwick Landing State Park in Counce, TN, on September 24th and 25th. The fishermen and their…
Bryonna Bags Big Bear in the Boggs
“When I found out I was going on a bear hunt, I was very excited and thankful for the opportunity not many receive,” shared 16-year-old Bryonna. Bryonna and her father,…
Thirty-Two Boats Set Sail Amidst the Ocean Waves of the Atlantic
On August 14, 2023, with an honorary escort by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, thirty-three families gathered with Captains at the Southport Fire Department. A delicious meal with a wide…