Thank you to WWIA and all of the volunteers that coordinate, host and execute the event. The camaraderie and brotherhood were felt every step of the way. The hunting was great but the bonding over the weekend was second to none.

-J. Erwin, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

I haven’t really had this much fun in years, being able to hang out and hunt with other veterans and volunteers eager to help a group of new hunters. The weekend was a really great weekend of camaraderie and hunting. Even if Jake did miss our only duck at 20 feet. This program is better than any I have seen for combat vets either within the DOD or private sector.

-R. Warren, USMC
Purple Heart Recipient

Blown away by this event! I don’t think I have ever hunted with a greater group of guys. Not only did I have a great time, I walked away with a wealth of knowledge not only in hunting but in life as well. As far as our WWIA Guide Tim, you guys have yourself a man that is passionate about the organization, willing to go the extra mile for us guys and makes you feel like part of the group that is hosting you. 2019 was a bad year for me. I kept telling myself that things in 2020 will be better. I wasn’t wrong, this trip is exactly what I needed. I couldn’t have dreamed how much I would be taking back with me, the knowledge and great memories. I am grateful for the opportunity to do this, WWIA really knows how to put on a great time, thank you.

-J. Rist, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

From start to finish I have been highly impressed with how this hunt went. The Guides were friendly and willing to do their best to make this experience the best they could. It was organized and there was very little down time, which made it an amazing hunt weekend. Tim, you did an awesome job as our Guide. You wrangled the group in when it was needed, but still allowed us to enjoy ourselves. I will forever remember this hunting weekend. I would like to thank you and WWIA.

-M. Bishop, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

This hunt was the hunt of a lifetime and has helped me in more ways than one. The escape from the struggles back home is more than me and my family could ever ask for.

-M. Underwood, USMC
Purple Heart Recipient

This trip has been like no other hunt I have been on! The food was awesome! I am a fat guy, so I know a thing or two about food! The hunting was also next to none. But the thing that made this trip like no other was the deer camp. There is just something about a campfire that brings people together. As I leave here today, I feel like I am leaving family behind. With that said, thank you for the invitation!

-E. Reed, USMC
Purple Heart Recipient

Thank you so much for blessing me with the opportunity to go on this trip. I have been a duck hunter ever since I got out of the Army. It was a way for me to deal with some of the things I went through. Now I had the opportunity to duck hunt with fellow Wounded Warriors. This experience has been outstanding. The “southern hospitality” that was on display is beyond all expectation. I even had a chance to eat grits! Being from Minnesota, I was worried I would be looked at as an outsider, that was never the case. Not one bit. I thank you again for everything. This trip has been the trip of a lifetime!

-D. Jensen, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

I cannot thank your organization or people enough for all of your hospitality. I have had a great first duck hunting experience and plan on doing more duck hunting in the future. The opportunity to meet and hunt with these Warriors was almost therapeutic. I cannot wait to tell all of my friends about your organization.

-P. Hernandez, USMC
Purple Heart Recipient

Words are not enough. What you all do is beyond healing. I immediately felt the brotherhood and fellowship and it is something that I have missed and needed. Thank you for helping me reconnect. There is nothing in this world that can be compared to the bonds that are created when men go to war, walk and chew the same dirt, sweat and bleed, laugh and cry. This I am forever thankful for, the brotherhood. Thank you for the incredible opportunity these past few days. I will remember this until all of time is done. Keep the fire and passion going strong, reconnect as many as you can, your passion is awe inspiring. Thank you! All my best. Fraternally yours.

-M. Delay, USN
Purple Heart Recipient

Words cannot explain the gratitude, nor can they express the great time that I had not only on the hunt, but the whole trip. This community is like nothing I have ever seen. They have accepted all of us with open arms and truly treated us like family. This trip was and will always be a great memory.

-J. Lutz, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient