J. Potter

Over my 26 years of active service, I served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning 5 Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart, among scores of medals and the scars of warfare.
The highlight of my retirement and recovery process has been the Wounded Warriors in Action – Skinner Creek hunt.
Hunting is one of the most rewarding experiences which connect us with the environment around us.
I grew up hunting big game (including a 2-week hunting safari in Tanzania), but my son had never hunted before. The gorgeous background of the British Colombia scenery, the hospitality and professional skills of the McMann family, the logistic and operational details covered by the WWIA foundation combined to produce a truly treasured experience. My son and I are closer than ever before, which is exactly how we want to look forward into our next hunting adventure.
Doug and Julie McMann at Skinner Creek Hunts led me and my son on an unbelievable journey. The daily treks into the woods with the impressive pack of expertly-trained hounds and the nightly gatherings back at the McMann’s main house for a wonderful meal provided us with a life-long appreciation for hunting and the families who work diligently to protect it.
Our successful hunt for Black Bear was more than I could have imagined.
I missed over 50% of my son’s birthdays due to combat deployments over the past 15 years; we will never recover that time lost. However, the WWIA Foundation and Skinner Creek Hunts provided us with a life-long memory and hope for our future. We cannot thank you enough for supporting us through this period of recovery and transition.