In the News

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…

On the first day of Brandon’s hunt, his brother, Justin, and mentor Zach sat patiently while moving from blind to blind throughout the long day. They saw a few hens…

Service to our country is a way of life for Jason, who served two years of combat duty in Iraq and deployed as a military contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan.…

At 4:30 am on Saturday, 11-year-old Gianluca and mother Liz met up with their guide Mike. After loading their gear into his truck, they headed out to an area where…

13-year-old Maurreon grew up in a family where hunting was a tradition. His grandfather, Todd, had been turkey hunting for over twenty-five years and waited patiently for an opportunity that…

When he was younger, Adam had enjoyed the sport of ice fishing. Many of his favorite outdoor sports became difficult for various reasons after serving in the Marine Corp. As…

Jenn retired after serving 23 years in the Air Force, and her brother Darren, following his six-year active duty with service in the Army National Guard. They grew up in…

In 2016, Tim Thompson donated his Wisconsin bear license to a United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) recipient. The young man was battling a life-threatening illness and bagged a nice bear.…

When Kaden was a toddler, his father, Chris, would carry him around in a backpack while hunting, which imprinted his passion for the sport at a very young age. Now…

Marine veterans Barry and Henry traveled to northern Wisconsin with USSA’s Vet Coordinator, Darrell Kauth, for an ice fishing trip adventure on Lac Vieux Desert Lake. The lake is on…

Taylor, Kaleb, and Austin had never been on a hunting trip and were ecstatic to learn they would be attending the 10th annual Pine Hills & Oak Hollars Child Classic…

11-year-old Nory, her dad Bryan, and Bob arrived at the Hidden Oaks Ranch on Thursday mid-morning. The weather couldn’t be more perfect for her hunt with blue skies, low winds,…

Ring-necked Pheasants are one of America’s favorite game birds. Although these birds can hit 45 mph in the air, two Purple Heart recipients were up to the task as they…

Gus, Garrett, and their dad enjoyed their ranch tour on that pleasant Friday afternoon, concluding with a session at the White Ghost rifle range. Proper fit and comfort are essential…

Captain Buck and his first mate Jaiden were waiting on the dock when 8-year-old Mackenzie and her mother Crystal arrived at the Alberta Creek Marina. Makenzie said, “My fishing trip…

Grayson and his dad Dan climbed into the stand at dawn, and in time, two sets of three deer wandered out of the nearby hardwoods. As often happens, the deer…

11-year-old Destanie and her Grandpa Joe were sitting in the tower blind, watching for deer. Destanie said, “It was dark at first, and I fell asleep, but Grandpa saw the…

After a missed opportunity the morning before, Jeremy was content to get another shot and make it happen. Two hundred twenty yards, this big cow elk finally turned broadside in…

Two bucks came out into the field early in the morning, but Nolan could not take a shot due to foggy weather. His guide, Kenneth Smith, assured him he would…

On November 28, Juan got to punch his tag for his first buck. Thanks to the United Special Sportsman’s Alliance (USSA) for allowing him to go out on his first…