It was a long time coming!
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…
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Daddy got a bird, said the veteran’s two-year-old son
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.…
Bird’s Eye View!
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…
The Turkey Dominator takes on a feathered orchestra!
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…
Friends, family, and fellowship for a Marine!
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…
Fishing and Reminiscing for Veterans!
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…
Houndsmen unite, making a dream come true
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.…
From Backpack to Barbary sheep!
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…
Windy day doesn’t keep American Heroes away!
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…
Hunting takes many forms for three special kids!
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…
Big red stag for a young girl in pink!
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,…
Upland Adventure!
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…
My heart was beating like a thoroughbred on a home stretch!
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…
A really big monster!
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…
An unbelievable shot!
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…
Grandpa’s 40-year-old Remington gets the job done!
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…
Jeremy got to punch his tag on his unit 34 cow elk
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…
Nolan’s perfect shot and perfect story!
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…
A hunt worth the wait!
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…
8-point dropped like a sack of potatoes!
14-year-old Junior, his dad Jason, and their mentor John Spearing entered the tower blind an hour before sunrise. The blind had windows all around it, sitting over a food plot.…
Hunting out of a grain wagon by 12-year-old Justin
“I target practice on Friday, and my shots were bang-bang-bang right on the bullseye! Early in the morning, my mom and guide Rick and I were in the blind and…
11-year-old ‘Trooper’ bags trophy bear!
Cameron and his dad Virgil met up with their guide, Tommy, early in the morning. They checked two baits, and both were hit and had fresh bear tracks. The start…
9-point smile!
For as long as he could remember, Gabriel wanted to go hunting, but health issues had prevented him from achieving his dream. Shortly after his 20th birthday, his parents gave…
Little Sniper’s dream comes true!
12-year-old Bobby and her mentor Kari Norton sat in a ground blind while looking over a nice food plot, hoping a deer would come into sight. After some time, three…