Stories
Rest In Peace, Soldier
I’ve attended a number of funerals and memorials in my five decades on Earth. However, the memorial I went to…
Milaca Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Hometown Hero Outdoors
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the community came together at Stones Throw Golf Course in Milaca, Minnesota for a day…
Mission Brief – Sept. 30, 2025
Command Post Update Today marks the last day of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, but let’s be clear—our work doesn’t…
Mille Lacs Guided Walleye Trip – September 2025
Hometown Hero Outdoors had the honor of taking a group of our members out on Mille Lacs Lake for a…
Finding the Reset Button – Part 2: The Cost of
By Chris Tetrault When people hear the word “game warden,” they usually picture something simple: a guy in green checking…
Team Colorado Dove Hunt & Fishing Weekend
Team Colorado recently wrapped up an incredible weekend of camaraderie and adventure, combining dove hunting and fishing from September 5–7,…
From Brokenness to Belonging: My Journey Through Struggle, Healing, and
From a very young age, I always wanted to help. It started with little things, like rescuing a baby bird…
Mission Brief – Sept. 12, 2025
Command Post Update This week’s Mission Brief is landing a little later than usual—it’s Friday, and I missed getting it…
You Have a Brain Tumor
You Have a Brain Tumor Not the words I ever wanted to hear as a husband, father, and law enforcement…
Team North Dakota “Making Memories” Fishing Trip
On August 16, 2025, Hometown Hero Outdoors Team North Dakota hosted a special “Making Memories” fishing trip at Van Hook…
September is Suicide Prevention Month: Why Our Mission Matters
At Hometown Hero Outdoors (HHO), our mission is to serve those who have served us. This September, during Suicide Prevention…
When the Outdoors Stopped Being My Reset Button
By Chris Tetrault For as long as I can remember, the outdoors has been my reset button. A fishing rod,…