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…
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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…
Outdoor Event That Holds a Profound Meaning for Many
The United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) hosted its 18th annual Summer Fest at its headquarters in central Wisconsin. This two-day event aimed to provide children with illnesses or disabilities and…
Sportsmen Teach Outdoor Traditions
The Elk River Sportsman Club and USSA hosted their second annual event in Minnesota on July 8th, specifically catering to children with disabilities, life-threatening illnesses, and their siblings. The Minnesota…
Great memories made on the Great Lakes
Located on the western coast of Lake Michigan, Port Washington is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) has found it to be the perfect…
Wishing and Fishing on Lake Wateree
Twenty-nine families recently enjoyed the fourth annual fishing trip organized by the United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) at Lake Wateree, a renowned fishing spot in South Carolina famous for its…
Catching Catfish and Creating Memories
Eight USSA families gathered at YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee to embark on a world-class fishing trip on Lake Guntersville in northeastern Alabama. They eagerly anticipated a day of fishing with their…
Veterans Bag Wisconsin’s Elusive Wild Turkeys
Eight excited veterans gathered at the Almond Rod and Gun Club in southern Portage County, Wisconsin. They shared quality fellowship over a delicious dinner while discussing their upcoming turkey hunts…
Storming Successful Turkey Hunt
“We had terrible storms the night before the hunt. When we got to the ground blind, it was all wadded up from the storm. The weather at 5:30 am was…
Twelve Turkeys For Twelve Hunters
On a brisk cold morning with high gusting winds, twelve enthusiastic hunters, twenty-four devoted mentors, and parents waited patiently in their hunting blinds, looking over the fresh snow covering the…
“Spending time in the woods with Family, Mentors, and Nature”
Over the years, a partnership between Shadows on the Wolf Clintonville Chapter and United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) has taken over 150 children with disabilities or life-threatening illnesses on an…
TN Turkey Hunt 2023
The anticipation had been building for months. Ever since witnessing the pure joy of a child fulfilling a dream, Bill Cothron was inescapably committed to helping United Special Sportsman Alliance,…
Hunters Help Down Syndrome Girl Down a Bear
Kevin Snobl, from Neenah, WI, was ecstatic when selected for the 2022 bear harvest drawing. “I wanted to give my license to a child with Down Syndrome because my son…
“Incredible teamwork by great people”
Army veteran David served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Besides his service, David enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and has a particular fondness for the sport of hunting. Enjoy,…
Mother and Daughter Beat Cancer and Bag Trophy
Carolina, 18 years old, was diagnosed in 2016 with Leukemia and battled it for a couple of years. She was in remission for only two months before she had a…
Bennett Bags Big Bear
Eleven-year-old Bennett said, “When my dad told me about the bear hunt, I was super surprised, but my grandpa was nervous because he was scared I would miss the bear.”…