12-year-old bags 421# bear in Minong!
Bebo was excited to learn he would finally be going on his bear hunt. His mother had contacted USSA several years prior, but the young man’s health had put a…
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“If at first, you don’t succeed, try and try again”
After passing his hunter education course last year, Silas’s parents purchased him a 7mm Remington rifle. He had been hunting with his dad but never had the experience of bagging…
Three for three in Bemidji
The deer started coming out into the field around 5 pm, and Jack told 14-year-old Kolby, “there is a big fat doe out in the field, and it’s in shooting…
Army, Marine, and Navy vets share their experience in the great outdoors!
It was a sunny afternoon with the temperature in the low 70’s when the veterans met up with their guides at Wazee Jackson County Park located east of Black River…
Bear hunters unite to grant Keystone kids’ wish!
10-year-old Nathan was ecstatic to learn he was going on a bear hunt in Wisconsin. He asked his mother, Jennifer, “Are you for real? What do I pack, and when…
Badger brother and sister bag a buck!
Fourteen-year-old Kate had never been hunting and was excited when her parents told her that she and her brother Garrison, 17 years old, were invited to participate in the IL…
Once-in-a-lifetime hunt on the White Sands Missile Range
On June 5, 1963, President John F. Kennedy visited White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, to review the missiles being tested and fielded by the US Army and Navy. Nearly…
Purple Heart Recipient bags 180-pound bear
Ginger said, “My father served in the Army, and he and Grandpa taught me how to hunt. I have been in a stand since I was two years old, and…
Family’s first-time fishing never-to-be-forgotten!
“This weekend showed not only Shelby but also us as her parents the value of gratefulness, joy, and how there are such wonderful people in the world who care and…
Great Grandpa’s 1957 Winchester helps get the job done!
Ten-year-old Tyler had never been hunting and was thrilled when his parents told him about his upcoming bear hunt in Wisconsin. His dad, Chris, took him out to the gun…
Cornhusker Kid chases his dream in northern Wisconsin!
Isiah said, “I was happy when my dad told me about my bear hunt. It was something I dreamed about doing!” “The people were super nice and friendly and made…
American Hero downs 436# bear!
“My guide, Brent, told me he had been seeing a big bear on his camera for eight years.” So I passed by a few smaller bears in hopes of getting…
Atalie ‘Oakley’ bags 186# bear
13-year-old Atalie and her dad Kris arrived in Hot Springs, Virginia, on Sunday evening. Their guide, Derek Brinkley, stopped by the hotel to meet them and gave them a rundown…
“God helped steady my rifle for me when it mattered most!”
Donnie was a veteran and, before retirement, the Chief of Police with 35 years in law enforcement. Unfortunately, in 2018 he was diagnosed with ALS, and the opportunity to bag…
Mom’s love for hunting was experienced by her children 17 years later!
“My children have lived the farm life and just never got to experience hunting,” said Sara. “I was excited to hear there were deer hunts available for them.” Klara,9, and…
10-year old first-time hunter tells how he bagged a 161-pound bear!
Caffrey said, “We got to the camp on Friday evening, got right into the camper, went to sleep, then got up at 5 in the morning, and got all our…
‘Bear Wish’ comes true for a 10-year-old!
Early in the morning on the second weekend of the hunt, Colt and his dad and their guide, Jerry, went to check the bait. It wasn’t long afterward they had…
12-year-old sweetheart bags her trophy bear!
As a clear shot presented itself, Destanie squeezed the trigger of .22-250 Remington rifle, and the black bear went down in a moment of indescribable excitement. Trevor said, “The best…
Dead-eye Duke takes on shenanigan bear!
9-year-old Duke said, “On Tuesday night, my dad and Jeff and I went out baiting before the hunt. We used cookies, doughnuts, and brownies, and it all smelled like cereal.…
Brandon bags beast – 266lbs
“It’s AWESOME,” exclaimed the bear tag donor! “I got my bear eleven years ago! Since then, I have been putting in for points to let someone else share in the…
September Salmon Success Story!
Cassie said, “Oh my gosh, THANK YOU for making this trip happen for our family!!! We had so much fun, and Gavin was SO happy out fishing. Everyone was amazing…
Purple Heart Recipient downs 340# bear!!
Pete said, “Big shout out to United Special Sportsman’s Alliance for the donated Purple Heart Veteran Bear Tag. Wisconsin Bruiser down this morning! # Sam Redelan ( Guide) #Brigid O’Donoghue…
Bear hunting dance pays off for special hunter!
Maurreon’s mother, Lawanda, said, “On day one, we met up with our guide Zack at 4:45 am. Maurreon did his bear hunting dance for success. We ran two bears; both…
A veteran grandpa took one for the team!
“It was absolutely fantastic; my grandkids and I had a great time!! My grandkids flipped a quarter to see who would reel in the first fish the night before the…