After meeting at the Horse Barn and Hunt Club near Lakefield for breakfast on Saturday, October 19, 16 warriors were able to take advantage of a special two-day pheasant hunting opportunity.
The Warriors Never Give Up (WNGU) adventure included Veterans from Tennessee, Florida, California and more. They joined together for a pheasant hunting experience sponsored by the Round Lake Sportsman’s Club and the Nobles and Jackson County Pheasants Forever chapters.
‘Healing heroes through outdoor adventures’ is the theme of WNGU. “It’s an opportunity for mental, physical and spiritual healing,” explained co-founder Brett Bastian. “For people with like-minded experiences to share with others who have similar experiences and let them know they are not alone.”
Veterans from four different theaters of war took part in the hunt and came from various branches of the service including members of the Special Forces and Green Berets. Veterans who served in Vietnam, Korea, Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom took part in the adventure.
WNGU is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and holds eight to ten hunting and fishing events each year, bringing together over 100 Veterans. They partner with individuals, groups and businesses to bring these opportunities to “combat, deployed and service-connected Veterans.”
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