C. Boreland

I’ll start off great. This weekend was fantastic. From the moment I landed until the moment I left, I was welcomed with open arms. I was more excited than anything because this was my first hunt of big game ever. I thought pheasant hunting was fun and challenging, this turkey hunt was fun and exciting. Every time I saw a turkey, my adrenaline was rushing. My Guide was Mike and he was a hoot to send time with. 10 hours in the blind, jokes, laughs and an all-around good time. We saw a ton of birds, so much so that I missed two shots. Well, after almost giving up, we saw 4 Jakes that were coming right at us. I set the perfect position and POW! I got one. I was more excited than I’ve been in a long time. To spend time among veterans is one thing, but to spend time with fellow Purple Heart recipients means even more. The trials and tribulations that I’ve been through in life were hard, but this trip calmed me down and gave me hope for the future. WWIA is something fantastic to be a part of. I hope to do this again sometime in the future. I want to end by thanking the wonderful hosts Todd & Dawn Bohm, the guides Tony and both Mikes. The family atmosphere made me feel comfortable, which is hard sometimes. Tim was an awesome veteran to be around and was friendly and kind from the beginning. If I had to do this again, I wouldn’t change a thing. Semper Fi!