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11-year-old Prestynn was thrilled hearing he received a deer licenses, and his dad and aunt would be guiding the hunt.  They were looking for deer using a spot-and-stalk method, but…

17-year-old Brody was ecstatic when his parents told him about his upcoming mule deer hunt. He grew up in a hunting family, but the opportunity had not been available for…

Drew, his dad Antonio, and guide Brad Rothermel got settled into their blind. Not long after, first light, a few small deer came out into the field. The wind changed…

16-year-old Isaiah has wanted to go hunting since he was ten years old, so he jumped on it when the opportunity finally knocked on his door. He went target practicing…

Michael, a veteran, and his 11-year-old daughter were in hunting blind before the crack of dawn. Harlynn brought her great-grandpa’s rifle, who coincidently was also a veteran. It wasn’t long…

Three does come out into the field on opening day, but Anthony decided to wait for a buck. The following day the weather was hot, and humid and deer were…

“This was my son’s first hunt, and it was exciting when we saw the buck and Gavin making a perfect shot. Eric made it easy in all aspects, from getting…

Ty and his friend David served in the army and hunted together since middle school. When Ty learned and shared the good news that someone had donated him an elk…

Our veterans have sacrificed so very much for our nations’ freedom. It is truly an honor and privilege to grant them a hunting trip.  Veteran Mike and Dennis honed their…

After target practicing, the guide felt comfortable with Andrew’s shot, and they planned to be in the woods early the following morning.  Andrew’s mother, Jamie, said, “Around 5:45 a.m., we…

Isaac said, “I hear some noise in the corn.” Bailey, his mentor, looking through the binoculars, saw the deer moving in a 45-degree angle towards the right, passing through the…

Freddy Lainger was ecstatic when he learned his name was in the drawing and obtained a Wisconsin bear license, a dream he longed for many years. Shortly following the scheduling…

13-year-old, Liv, grew up in a hunting family, but never experienced it herself, so she was excited when a deer hunting opportunity arose.  Around 3:30 pm on Saturday, Liv and…

Ten-year-old Chelsea had always wanted to go hunting and had finely honed her marksmanship skills at the USSA rifle range, hoping that opportunity would come her way. In time a…

Great news continues for USSA hunters during the Wisconsin bear season! As a clear shot presented itself, Marine veteran Antonio squeezed the trigger of his 30-06 Remington 7400, and the…

Colton, 13, and his guide, Matt Wallace, waited patiently in their stand, hoping to see a bear. On the fifth day of the hunt, Colton saw a nice bear come…

Tyler’s father said, “We baited early in the morning on the second day of his hunt, and then Brent and my son sat in the stand. It was almost dark,…

Hunting with one’s father is a blessing we all look forward to, and Jerry Kickbusch had waited nine years to draw a bear harvest tag and hunt with his son…

The trail of Colt’s dream of a trophy buck lead his father, Mike, and him to Wilderness Whitetails located in central Wisconsin. After target practicing, Colt and Mike were taken…

MONDOVI, Wis. (WEAU) – One local teenager in Mondovi has had a dream of harvesting a buck for a while now. Thanks to an organization in Pittsville, Wisconsin, that dream became…

Dr. Dedria Givens-Carrol of the University of Louisiana Lafayette held a Strategic Management Campaign project on behalf of USSA. Her students worked tirelessly in compiling relevant information from many sources,…

Catching fish for the first time is a dream come true for any youngster, including six-year-old Liam! His mother said, “It was awesome, we fished until 9:30 pm and caught…

Catfish were awaiting the young anglers as they took to the water with their mother and fisherman, Donnie Fountain. “I am very blessed and thankful to be able to share…

Catfish were awaiting the young anglers as they took to the water with their mother and fisherman, Donnie Fountain. “I am very blessed and thankful to be able to share…