R. Page

First off, it’s very humbling to see all the great people with WWIA and the community of Phillips Wisconsin sacrifice so much time and effort to plan these events for guys like me. Everyone went out of their way to ensure a most pleasant and exciting event. The planning and logistics for this event made the travel effortless for me. All I had to do was get on the plane. Jake and Derek called me before my travels to ensure all of my questions and concerns were met. Upon arrival to Phillips, Jake was waiting outside to pick me up and take me to Camp Hackett. I was hunting within a couple of hours after landing. The camp provided a very nice relaxing atmosphere to decompress and relax. Local members of the community were constantly dropping in to see if they could do anything for the warriors to make our visit as pleasant and enjoyable as possible. I was really astonished at how the community of Phillips backs the WWIA and their efforts to take care of the warriors. The local VFW showed up in force one night to provide dinner and to share stories with the Ole Timers and that evening was enjoyed by all. As for the meals, all I can say is that I probably gained 5 pounds during the event. Every meal was delicious and plentiful. For the hunting and fishing part of this event, I ended up doing more grouse hunting than anything since it was an opportunity to try something new. I know we probably jumped close to 100 birds during the event and got a chance to hunt and walk one of the prettiest pieces of property I have ever had the privilege to hunt. The muskie fishing was also a new experience for me. I had a chance to learn a new type of fishing by one of the most knowledgeable muskie fishing guides in the country. All in all, I had a blast at this event and I would certainly welcome future opportunities with WWIA. I’ll close by saying Thank You for the opportunity to be part of a great event that provided me with an opportunity to truly get away and enjoy myself.