How to Join Hometown Hero Outdoors
Your Next Outdoor Experience Starts Here
Hometown Hero Outdoors connects veterans, service members and first responders with outdoor experiences designed to build connection, create lasting memories and provide time away from the demands of everyday life.
Once you become a member and complete the verification process, you can explore upcoming trips and apply for the opportunities that fit your interests and availability.
You don’t need to be an expert.
Hometown Hero Outdoors trips are designed for a wide range of experience levels. You do not need advanced outdoor skills to participate.
Each trip listing includes the important details, requirements and expectations so you can decide whether it is a good fit before applying. Many opportunities are well suited for beginners, and participants receive the information they need before the experience.
How to Participate
Getting started with Hometown Hero Outdoors is simple. The process is designed to make it easy for eligible veterans, military members, and first responders to find opportunities that fit their interests, location, and availability through HHO chapters and events across the country.
Step 1. Become a Member
Step 2. Verify Your Service
Step 3. Browse Available Trips
Step 4. Apply for a Trip
Step 5. Watch For Selection
Step 6. Attend and Keep Exploring
What Happens After You Apply?
After the application period closes, the Hometown Hero Outdoors team reviews the applications and selects participants for the experience.
Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot, but not being selected for one experience does not affect your ability to apply for others. New opportunities are added throughout the year, and members are encouraged to continue applying for experiences that match their interests and availability.
Selected participants will receive an email with the next steps, event details and any information they need to prepare.
After You Apply
- Watch your email for updates
- Respond promptly if selected
- Review the experience details
- Keep applying for future opportunities
Before Your HHO Trip
Once selected, you will receive the specific details for your experience, including what is provided and what you may need to bring.
Travel
Requirements
What to Bring
Participants are generally responsible for:
- Transportation to and from the experience
- Any required licences, permits or stamps
- Personal clothing and equipment listed for the event
Other costs, meals, lodging and equipment vary by trip, so review the event information and participant instructions carefully before attending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can become a member of Hometown Hero Outdoors?
Membership is open to eligible veterans, active-duty service members and first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS personnel. Service verification is required.
How do I verify my service?
After becoming a member, you will be asked to provide documentation that confirms your military or first responder service. The Hometown Hero Outdoors team will review the information before your membership is approved.
Does applying for an experience guarantee that I will be selected?
No. Space on our trips are limited to ensure the participants have the best possible experience, and submitting an application does not guarantee a spot. Selected participants will be contacted with additional details and next steps.
Can I apply for more than one experience?
Yes. Members can apply for multiple experiences that match their interests, availability and any requirements listed for the event.
Can beginners participate?
Yes. Hometown Hero Outdoors experiences do not require advanced outdoor skills. Review each experience listing for specific details, but many opportunities are suitable for participants with little or no previous experience.
What costs are participants responsible for?
Participants are generally responsible for transportation to and from the experience and any required licences, permits or stamps. Other costs, equipment, meals and lodging vary by experience and will be explained in the event details.
What happens if I am not selected?
You can continue applying for other experiences. Not being selected for one opportunity does not affect your eligibility for future events.
How will I know if I have been selected?
Selected participants will receive an email from Hometown Hero Outdoors with event details, instructions and any next steps they need to complete.
Find Your Next Outdoor Experience
Taking off the uniform can feel like losing a part of yourself—especially the bond with those who had your back. That trust, that shared mission—it doesn’t disappear, but finding it again can feel impossible.
At HHO, that connection lives on. Our peer-led adventures—hunting, fishing, and more—help heroes like you reconnect with those who truly understand.
Become an HHO member, verify your service, and explore upcoming opportunities to connect with fellow veterans, military members, and first responders outdoors.
The toughest battles are fought alone. With HHO, no hero has to.
