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How Veteran Outdoor Programs Build Community Beyond the Trip
A hunting or fishing trip may last a day, a weekend, or a few days away from home. The relationships…
Can First Responders Join Veteran Outdoor Programs?
Many outdoor organizations are known primarily for serving veterans, which can leave first responders wondering whether they are eligible to…
Do You Need Hunting or Fishing Experience to Join an
One of the questions people often have before applying for an outdoor trip is whether they already need to know…
How Outdoor Activities Help Veterans Reconnect After Service
Leaving military service changes more than a job. For many veterans, it also means leaving behind a community built around…
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…
