B Johnson

It pains me to say, but at one point I had given up on myself, thinking my wife and kids would be better off without me. I have been struggling with several different issues since my injuries ranging from mental, physical, and emotional. Up until this point I was basically a shut in, and then we got invited to an event with other veterans. I didn’t want to go, but my wife said we’re going so we went. That event made me start coming out more and more. Even four years ago I wouldn’t have even attempted something like we did this past weekend. From the moment I found out I was going duck hunting in Wisconsin (with WWIA) I was very excited. As a fan of Duck Dynasty, I have always wanted to go, but never had the opportunity. “Govey” took me out in a canoe to our duck blind/pontoon boat. It wasn’t long before we had ducks coming in and we started blasting away. The next day we were out on Chain ‘O Lakes for some of the best fishing I have ever experienced. We were pulling in bass, both large and small mouth, hand over fist and most of them were over 5lbs. When we weren’t catching fish we were laughing and having a good time through rain, sleet, and snow. I am not sure how to express all the gratitude I feel for being able to come to the Bayfield Cast and Blast. It has also renewed my passion for hunting and given me several new friends in the process. Thank y’all for everything!