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Taking a New Hunter Into the Field. How to Make
Introducing someone to hunting is one of the best ways experienced hunters can help keep the tradition alive. For many…
What to Expect on a HHO Hunting or Fishing Trip
If you have never participated in an outdoor program for veterans, military service members, or first responders, it is normal…
Nominate a Hero for Hometown Hero Outdoors’ 2026 Person of
Nominations are open for the 2026 Hometown Hero Outdoors Person of the Year. Each year, we honor one extraordinary military…
Finding Public Land to Hunt, Fish, and Explore Near You
You don't need a private lease, a buddy with 200 acres, or a cabin in the middle of nowhere to…
Understanding PSOB Benefits for First Responders
A practical guide to federal death disability and education benefits When a public safety officer dies or becomes permanently and…
Three Nonprofits, One Mission. Veterans Connect Through a Weekend on
Earlier this year, Doug Willert of Dairyland Veterans Outdoor Retreat (DVOR) invited Hometown Hero Outdoors and Got Your 6 to…
BBQ Bootcamp Returns to Eagle Bend
BBQ Bootcamp Returns to Eagle Bend, Minnesota For one day in the small central Minnesota community of Eagle Bend, the…
TCAVA Update: Where the Major Veterans Bill Stands in Mid-July
Key Takeaways The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA) — H.R. 9237 (House) and S. 4744 (Senate) — is…
Lake Vermilion Muskie Fishing Trip Honors a Legacy of Service
For the fourth consecutive year, Hometown Hero Outdoors Team Minnesota returned to Whispering Winds Resort on Lake Vermilion for one…
Operation Birdie 2026 Raises More Than $50,000 to Support Veterans,
Hometown Hero Outdoors' 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Sets a New Standard at Stillwater Country Club One week ago, more…
TCAVA: Pros, Cons, and Key Trade-Offs for Veterans
TCAVA Explained: Pros, Cons, Section 108, and What the Take Care of America's Veterans Act Means for Veterans Understanding the…
Texas Hog Hunting Trip for Veterans
Six Hometown Hero Outdoors members recently traveled to the heart of West Texas for several unforgettable days of guided hog…
