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First-Time Hunters Share Their Stories

Farmville is a small town in North Carolina’s Inner Banks region that lives by its motto, “Honoring Our Past, Shaping our Future.” Clayhill Hunting Club strengthens this precept each year…

Every Bird Flew

The USSA veterans visited central Wisconsin’s Highground Veteran Memorial Park the day before their hunt. The memorial is a tribute to fallen veterans and honors those who served in the…

Bright-Eyed Bear Hunter Ready to go

Late that evening, Savanna and her mom, Cindy, arrived at the Stoney Lonesome Bear Hunter’s cabin in Winter, Wisconsin. Savanna said, “Although it was late, everyone was up. They had…

Wilderness Christmas in Twelve-Step Deer Stand

Max was excited to learn that he was going on a deer hunt at Wilderness Whitetails which resides in the northern hardwoods and rolling swamp country of central Wisconsin. When…

Allegheny Mountain Bear

Matt, 18, said, “That morning, the dog handlers struck a track and released all the dogs on the top of the mountain. The dogs chased the bear for a long…

Mountain Memories for Texas Purple Heart Veteran

Marlinton is a small town in Pocahontas County in West Virginia, known for its scenic beauty and the community’s warm and generous hospitality. In addition, the state is known for…

New Mexico Hunting Trip

Sikfrit, 16, wrote an inspiring and detailed story about the positive impact of his first hunting trip. Thanks to all the wonderful people who participated in his deer hunt, donated…

Brother Generously Donates Bear Tag

In 1970 a bear group was established in Clam Lake, Wisconsin, which later took the name ‘Dogtown.’ Bob and Sharon Wood, longtime club members, have helped mentor bear hunts for…

Texas Teen Tackles Giant NM Bull Oryx

After their eight 1/2 hour road trip, Autumn 13 and her family arrived in Socorro, NM, and received a warm welcome from their guides, John Plowman and Rodney Plowman. Autumn…

The Wait is Over, and Lily Bagged Her Bear

Kyle Murina was a recipient of a USSA bear hunt in 2010. He said, “It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I’ll never forget. Going through the struggles that a critical…

Stories Abound at Adrenaline Ridge

United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA), in partnership with Adrenaline Ridge and private landowners, held its annual learn to hunt youth deer hunt in Bancroft, WI, on October 7th-9th. Most of…

“241 lb. black bear down in one shot!!”

After a thirteen-hour drive, 12-year-old Michael and his family arrived late in the evening at their cabin in Minong, WI. Following his warm welcome, Tommy Thompson gave the young man…

Hawkeye Hunters Help Fulfill a Dream

“My Uncle Steve brought my brother and me our first guns when we were young. After that, we did a lot of target practicing, but I never went hunting until…

Memories Forty Feet up a Red Pine

Early Wednesday morning, nine-year-old Wyatt and his dad, Tyler, met with their guides, Sam Redland and Mark Roth. It was a crisp morning with temperatures in the low 50s. The…

Many Stories from the Deer Stand

United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) held its 20th anniversary IL Dream Hunt in Harrisburg on October 7th-10th. Twenty special hunters attended from six states, some as far as Georgia and…

Vets Enjoy the Peace and Fellowship

The beautiful hill and farm country of Gays Mills, WI, provided a warm welcome to Troy, an Air Force veteran, and Dale, an army veteran. On the first day of their…

Volunteers Gather in the Volunteer State

On September 25th and 26th United Special Sportsman Alliance(USSA) held its inaugural catfishing event on the Tennessee River at Pickwick Landing State Park. The Knights of Columbus served pizza during…

Teamwork in The Timber

Howard served 20 years in the Army as an infantryman. He spent six years in Korea, three years at Ft. Campbell KY, 18 months at Ft. Bragg NC, four years…

Magnificent Morning Fishing

On August 4, 2022, with an honorary escort from the hotel by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, thirty-five families gathered together with their Captains at the Southport Fire Department. A…

2022 Veteran Bass Tournament

On July 15, 2022, the Shawano AMVETS Post 10 presented a beautiful Honor guard ceremony on the docks of Huckleberry Harbor. Then, after Terry Wissell sang the National Anthem, you…

Sportsman share their outdoor heritage

On July 9th USSA and the Minnesota-based Elk River Sportsman Club held their inaugural free outdoor sporting event for youth with disabilities, life-threatening illnesses, and their siblings. Enthusiastic families traveled…

Salmon Sunrise over Lake Michigan

Port Washington is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan and is one of the most popular great lakes fishing destinations. Therefore, it has been an ideal location for…

Carolina’s Captains Helping Kids Catch Catfish

United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) held its third annual fishing trip for twenty-one families on Lake Wateree, one of South Carolina’s premier fishing destinations for huge catfish. At 5:30 Friday…

“The Lord was behind this fishing trip”

Barren River Lake State Park is a true sportsman’s paradise surrounded by forests, rolling hills, and the Barren River Lake, which is filled with catfish, bluegills, and crappie. It is…
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