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“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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

“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…

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…

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…

“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…

Amanda said, “Malachi and his dad had an amazing time. He was more excited than we have ever seen him. This fishing trip was an amazing opportunity we are eternally…

Opening morning Miss Mercedes wasted no time. First buck spotted when the sun came up was the buck she wanted, and the stock was on. With the buck about a…

Thursday evening, with an honorary escort from the hotel by the local Sheriffs and police department, the families gather together with their Captains at the Southport Fire Department. A delicious…

The Shawano AMVETS Post 10 presented this past Saturday, a beautiful Honor guard ceremony held on the docks of Huckleberry Harbor. Then, after Jeff Morris sang the National Anthem, you…

Volunteers from the ‘Volunteer State’ made Big Cat dreams come true! Catfish anglers gathered together, giving a family’s an unforgettable fishing trip! The beautiful children caught many fish, with the…

USSA held its inaugural catfishing fishing event near Jasper, Tennessee. Many catfish were awaiting the exciting young anglers as they took to the water on Saturday. Josie said, “It was…

Six-year-old Xander and his parents met up with their fisherman Seth Evans at the Chickamauga Marina in Chattanooga, TN. After they got into the boat, Seth gave Xander his first…

Over the weekend, USSA held its 3rd annual free fishing event on Lake Wateree in Ridgeway, SC. The catfishing trip was outstanding as big catfish tested the arm and willpower…

Captain Jimmy and his son Matt got everything packed up and gassed up their boat, named the ‘White Cap.’ They were looking forward to sharing their passion for fishing with…

For six years, Jason Powers has mentored at the USSA group fishing trip on Oneida Lake. He enjoyed spending time with special families while sharing his sportfishing skills. He was…

Chase and his mom, Liz, met up with fishermen Paul Zabinski and Tom Zabinski at the 340 Abeel Marina in Kingston, NY. It was a chilly Sunday morning with sunny…