When I retired in September 2019, I knew something was missing that I wanted back. I found Dennis and Shelley hosting hunting events for veterans. I started volunteering nine years ago and I have loved every hunt. I found what was missing and I am honored to continue serving for those that have given so much. The brothers and sisters that make it to these events are friends for life.

J. Hinson, Volunteer
USMC/US Army Retired

I want to thank you all for a wonderful weekend. Good deer were there. DoubleCreek was amazing and the food was great. WWIA is the best, thank you again.

F. Warren, US Army, Purple Heart Recipient

I want to personally thank everyone involved in this great organization that I discovered just by accident, surfing the web. It has been very humbling to be around fellow veterans that I can relate to one on one, that understand the issues we share. I will forever be grateful for the kindness shown to me by the Hostess.

D. Brackins, USMC, Purple Heart Recipient

This has been one of the greatest experiences in my life, hands-down. I honestly haven’t felt this warm and genuine of a welcome in so long. My gratitude for every single person can’t be expressed with words. Life can be lonely at times and it’s nice to know that people care about you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

B. Bagby, USMC, Purple Heart recipient

WWIA, Dan, and the entire team, thank you all so much for the incredible hospitality, hunting opportunity and overall amazing experience. Thank you again for everything.

R. Kvistad, US Army, Purple Heart recipient

Thank you so much for the opportunity to hunt with WWIA. This has been a great experience. The guides have done an outstanding job getting us in areas full of deer and worked hard to get us in position to take a shot. Dan has also done an amazing job hosting us. The food, company, and friendships made will forever be a cherished memory! Thank you all so much for putting this event together.

P. Carney, US Army, Purple Heart recipient

I want to thank WWIA for a wonderful experience. I was able to harvest my first buck ever with my awesome guide Mike Vida. I’ve met so many new lifelong friends in the beautiful state of New York. It was a much-needed break from the daily grind back home. I learned so much from how to field dress a deer and goose and how to prepare game for cooking. It was a very humbling experience and I will always be grateful for being able to attend. Thank you for the support, the volunteers making sure we were always well fed, everything. I enjoyed every part of it, good times.

N. Zardus, US Army, Purple Heart recipient

Patience is a virtue, and I got a quick lesson during this event, and I loved it. Waiting and not moving was very hard for me, but I pushed through and followed the directions of my guide. I want to thank WWIA for allowing me to attend the event. I never have been waterfowl hunting and I have never hunted deer with a crossbow, let alone taking down a buck. Now I can say, I have harvested my first buck and my first waterfowl (duck, and goose). I learned how to field dress a buck, breast out a goose, along with tips and tricks of cooking the game meat. All the volunteers and members of this chapter were so welcoming and giving. I did not go hungry at this event.

M. Zavodny, US Army, Purple Heart recipient

I appreciate WWIA for giving me an opportunity to attend this great hunt. I am humbled to attend and learn from people who care about us and the hunt. I have learned how waterfowl and deer behave in the wilderness, how to use a crossbow, skin a deer, and properly cook game. This trip has been very spiritual and therapeutic. Thank you, I am blessed to be here. The food and fellowship were fantastic. God bless the people of Finger Lakes and the WWIA brotherhood.

J. Wink, US Army, Purple Heart recipient

Thank you everyone for the opportunity to come out and just enjoy the outdoors. Everything was well coordinated and executed. From planning, flights, travel, guides, and everything in between. Even though we had Timberwolves come in on the first day and run off the deer, it was still an awesome site to watch. I highly recommend other Warriors to sign up for events and try you all out. The only thing I would suggest is that the hunting be longer. The fishing and guides were awesome as well and we all had a great time. I would not change anything about that. Thanks again for a great opportunity and I can’t wait for future hunts.

C. Terry, USMC, Purple Heart recipient