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Date: October 16-23, 2021 Location: Chinook, MT Heroes Served: 3 Details: Heroes Bobby, Bryan, and Chris were able to fill their tags within the first three days at the Montana Dream Ranch. The weather was beautiful and the remaining days were filled with four wheeler and side-by-side rides, and a search for dinosaur bones. Thank you to our Heroes for the camaraderie, friendship and lasting memories. And to our volunteers and donors - we appreciate all of your support for these Heroes out healing on the hunt and are looking forward to another adventure next year! Date: October 11-16, 2021 Location: Long Bottom, OH Heroes Saved: 2 Details: WHHC was fortunate enough to once again send 2 deserving Heroes out with Hupp Outfitters for some of the finest whitetail hunting Ohio has to offer. The Heroes wasted no time and were in the blind for an evening hunt on the day of their arrival! Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate very much during the week as temperatures were in the 80’s, but each Hero had shot opportunities on big bucks. Both Heroes saw a ton of deer and had an absolute blast. Date: October 10-16, 2021 Location: Quemado, NM Heroes Served: 3 Details: WHHC Heroes Jennifer, Justin, and Luis traveled to the Low Chamissa Ranch in New Mexico. Alongside Old West Guides and Outfitters, our Heroes got to experience some of the finest elk hunting New Mexico has to offer. After some long days and nights, and freezing cold temperatures , all 3 of our Heroes were successfully able to kill their first ever dream bull elk! An amazing experience was had by all, including our wonderful volunteers, guides, and donors. Date: September 24-25, 2021 Location: Dorchester County, MD Heroes Served: 2 Details: WHHC had the opportunity to send two Heroes to join the Deer Cinch Rod and Gun Club of Dorchester County, MD to hunt the elusive Sika Deer during the pre-rut. These “Swamp Ghosts” offer a tremendous challenge for even the most veteran of hunters. Our Heroes quickly realized that hunting Sika Deer was unlike anything they have ever experienced before. They spent their time hunting out of elevated blinds with Archery equipment. With the help of great hosts and guides, the Heroes were successfully able to fill their tags. Date: September 11-19, 2021 Location: Ophir, Oregon Heroes served: 2 Outcome: Our Heroes Joel and Dave traveled to Oregon and saw elk almost immediately upon their arrival on the ranch. After getting their bows zeroed in, the Heroes selected their blinds. Both of our heroes each successfully took down an elk. This weeklong trip was full of amazing food, hot coffee, warm campfires, great live music, lots of meaningful visits from local townsfolk and relatives, wonderfully kind and generous volunteers, and incredible memories that will last a lifetime. Date: August 20-23, 2021 Location: Carrizozo, NM Heroes served: 2 Outcome: WHHC Heroes Dustin and Curtis arrived in New Mexico and attended a gathering with a few local Vietnam Veterans that welcomed them to the area. The next morning our heroes headed for the hunting grounds and successfully harvested their antelope on the first day. A special thank you to landowner JP Gnatkowski for his generosity in making this event possible. Both of our Heroes report that this event was a trip of a lifetime. We believe in "healing on the hunt" - seeing Dustin and Curtis limit out on the first day was an added bonus to another successful event. Date: June 28-30, 2021 Location: Gloucester, MA Heroes Served: 5 Outcome: Fat Tuna Charters hosted 5 deserving WHHC Heroes to hunt down one of the biggest fish known to man, the giant bluefin tuna. After hours on the water with no action, the rod smacked the side of the boat and our group was hooked up! All of the Heroes took turns reeling in a 338 pound monster. The deck exploded with cheers from everyone - hugs, tears, and high-fives all around! American Legion Post 3 sponsored lunch and dinner, our Heroes ate like kings. We would like to thank them and Captain Bob for their support for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Date: June 2-3, 2021 Location: Rock Hall, MD Heroes Served: 5 Outcome: Captain Donnie Bayne hosted our WHHC group on a fun-filled day of fishing for the elusive Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass. Captain Bayne was truly dedicated to the trip and made sure all 5 of our Heroes went home with some fish. Our Field Guide and Heroes were also treated to an appreciation dinner at FORD's Seafood sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary from American Legion Post 228. The food was amazing, the host made our Veterans feel appreciated, and the portions were beyond generous - they truly fed an Army! Date: May 7-9, 2021 Location: Ripley, NY Heroes served: 3 Outcome: Spring gobbler success! The Field to Freezer Outdoors staff hosted some deserving WHHC Heroes for a fun-filled weekend of turkey hunting. 2 out of 3 Heroes were fortunate enough to take down a bird. A special thanks goes to our volunteers and donors who provided our group with calls, food, and even live music around the campfire. An awesome time was had by all! Date: May 2-5, 2021 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Heroes served: 2 Outcome: Our heroes had a fantastic few days at the T.B. Wilderness lodge surrounded by great people. They spent their time hunting for turkey, and fishing in a private stocked pond. Both heroes will be returning to the lodge in December to hint for whitetail deer, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Belinda family. Date: April 15-22, 2021 Location: Prescott, AZ Heroes attended: 2 Outcome: WHHC sent 2 heroes who had served together on a hunt of a lifetime out to Arizona to hunt mountain lions with Old West Guides and Outfitters. Unfortunately, no mountain lions were taken down this time. Overall, the heroes had an unforgettable time with great food, made great friends, and saw some of the most beautiful country on earth. Complete success! Date: April 14-19, 2021 Location: Madras, OR Heroes Attended: 2 Outcome: WHHC sent 2 Heroes to Oregon to hunt for aoudad. While the guides and volunteers did everything in their power to make the hunt happen, the aoudad prevailed. Our 2 Heroes and their local guide all served together in the Army. Getting to reconnect these veterans together was just as fulfilling as harvesting an aoudad would have been. Date: March 12-15, 2021 Location: Jasper, TX Heroes Attended: 5 Outcome: The Heroes spent their weekend on Sam Rayburn Reservoir chasing that elusive double-digit bass. It was a great four days on the water for the Heroes. We look forward to sending Heroes down to this event again next year. Date: March 1-2, 2021 Location: Lebanon, PA Heroes Attended: 8 Outcome: WHHC sent 8 Heroes to Lebanon, Pennsylvania to hunt the snow goose migration with James Creek Outfitters. The Heroes had a great time getting to know each other and spent some much deserved time "Healing On The Hunt"! Date: January 25-26, 2021 Location: Rock Hall, MD Heroes Attended: 5 Outcome: WHHC sent 4 Heroes out to Rock Hall, Maryland to enjoy a day of Goose hunting with Donnie Bayne. The Goose hunting was phenomenal and the Heroes enjoyed their time in the field. Date: December 10-13, 2020 Location: Casey, IL Heroes Attended: 3 Outcome: Each year the Heroes have a great time in Casey, Illinois and this year was no exception. The two Heroes selected for this event experienced Illinois Whitetail hunting at its finest, both Heroes harvested their trophy animals in quick fashion. We would like to thank the Baston and Belinda family, along with our other WHHC supporters in Casey for sponsoring this event year after year. This event is very beneficial for the Heroes who attended. They left having a great support system and positive memories they can reflect upon down the road. The Heroes had another surprise in camp this year, WHHC Alumni member Cpt. Brandon Thomas was the WHHC field guide for this event. It was great to see Brandon return to where his journey started with WHHC many years ago. Date: December 6-9, 2020 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Heroes Attended: 2 Outcome: Each year WHHC sends two Heroes to the T. B. Wilderness Lodge to take a break from their daily routines and to experience everything the Belinda family has to offer. The two Heroes enjoyed their time thoroughly. They spent their 4 days laughing, eating great food, and building relationships with everyone in camp. Thank you to the Belinda family for hosting this event each year. This event is very beneficial to every Hero who attends. Dates: November 11-12, 2020 Location: Ripley, NY Heroes Attended: 2 Outcome: Field To Freezer staff contacted WHHC wanting to host a Wounded Veteran deer and bear hunt on their farm in Ripley, New York. WHHC selected two Heroes and sent them out to New York, along with one of our Guides. Once everyone arrived in camp they celebrated Veterans Day by having a great meal and enjoying a performance by a local comedian. Even though nobody harvested a animal everyone had a great time forging new relationships and bonds. Date: October 25-31, 2020 Location: Nicholasville, KY Heroes Attended: 2 Outcome: When WHHC got the call to send 2 Heroes to the Whitetail Heaven main lodge, we instantly knew this was going to be a great experience for the Heroes selected to attend. Each day, the Heroes had the best dining, lodging, and hunting anyone could ask for. The Whitetail Heaven staff went above and beyond to ensure each Hero had the best experience possible while in camp. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. Date: October 20-24, 2020 Location: Long Bottom, OH Heroes Attended: 2 Outcome: WHHC organized a four day hunt for two Heroes with Hupp Outfitters in Long Bottom, Ohio on their private farm. The Heroes had a fantastic time in camp and were surprised when Crosman Airgun staff stopped by to presented each Hero with a new Air Gun. Thank you to everyone involved who made this event possible. Date: October 15-18, 2020 Location: Dorchester County, MD Heroes Attended: 3 Outcome: Three Heroes were sent to Dorchester County, Maryland for a Sika Deer hunt during the peak of the rut. The Heroes quickly realized hunting Sika Deer was unlike anything they had ever experienced before. Every Hero had an encounter with at least one Sika Deer and left the event with great memories. Date: October 12-17, 2020 Location: Quemado, NM Heroes Attended: 3 Outcome: This was our second year sending Heroes to New Mexico to hunt with Old West Guides and Outfitters. The Heroes spent 6 days in camp and had encounters with Elk everyday. This is truly a hunt of a lifetime and we could not make it happen without our supporters in New Mexico. Thank you to everyone who made the event possible for these Heroes, they will never forget their time in Quemado, Date: September 21-25, 2020 Location: Allagash, ME Heroes Attended: 3 Outcome: WHHC sent 3 Heroes to Allagash, Maine to enjoy a five day bear hunt. The Heroes spent the week eating great food, connecting with other wounded Service Members and spent each day "Healing On The Hunt". Date: May 21-25, 2020
Outcome: The Wounded Heroes Hunting Camp held a 5 day raffle in honor of Memorial Day. Here are the results of the raffle: May 21st: Tamara from Indiana (#645) May 22nd: Dylan from Pennsylvania (#827) May 23rd: John from Virginia (#139) May 24th: Shilo from Texas (#843) May 25th: Randy from North Carolina (#560) Thank you to all who purchased tickets. Your support will help make the upcoming season of outdoor adventures possible for our Heroes! Date: March 6-7, 2020 Location: Lebanon, PA Heroes Attended: 7 Outcome: WHHC sent 7 Heroes out for a day of Snow Goose Hunting with James Creek Outfitters. The Heroes had a fantastic day in the field, the birds did not cooperate but that did not stop the Heroes from having a great day in the field. |
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