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According to Crystal, Elijah's first catch was a thrilling experience. He was curious about the fish and couldn't wait to catch another. Seeing the joy on his face was heartwarming, especially when they had two fish on different rods at once. Elijah even touched the fish! The sound of the catfish brought into the boat was one of his favorite parts of fishing. Elijah has been talking nonstop about the trip for weeks, and his mother is grateful for the fantastic opportunity. God bless!

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The action began with a massive catch as Khloie, only 13 years old, successfully caught a 47-pound catfish. Cedric Poyner said, "As she began to reel it in, I remember her saying, "This is hard!!!" I told her that's because it's a big fish!" Later in the afternoon, Khloie caught one more, and her brothers caught two fish each, while their mom landed a 38-pound catfish totaling seven fish. God bless!

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Dinah explained, "To reel in the fish, his guide JR, had to move the fishing pole to the side of the boat so James could sit down to get enough strength, then he worked hard reeling it in. He was able to catch four fish that weighed between 20 and 45 pounds."  She mentioned that her son enjoyed relaxing on the boat and catching fish, considering it the highlight of the trip. God bless!

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Maximo, a veteran of the Army, and his family experienced their first fishing trip on a boat. They caught seven fish, and the biggest catfish weighed 40 pounds. "His daughter, Bella, made the best catch of the day," said Kevin Breedlove. As the fish approached the boat and she saw it for the first time on top of the water, she said excitedly, "Oh my gosh, a catfish!" Then, after they pulled the catfish into the boat with the net, she turned around and gave her mom a high five. Maximo commented, "My family had such a great weekend together catfish fishing, and my daughter really enjoyed herself." God bless!

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A ‘Record Book’ Weekend!

Despite the cold, snowy weather in Wisconsin and extremely high winds in Illinois, USSA turkey hunters were able to harvest their turkeys at an incredible rate! Over the weekend, 31 gobblers were taken by 36 special hunters, which translates into an 86% success rate! To put that success rate into perspective, the statewide average turkey harvest rate is 20-21% on a yearly basis!!

Having our USSA hunters experience four times the success rate of the state average is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our mentors, the determination and patience of our USSA hunters, the generosity of the landowners, volunteers, and financial sponsors, and the loving hand of God! Stay tuned for many pictures and fascinating stories! God bless!

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Free USSA turkey hunts in Tennessee for children 8 to 16 with a disability. If you know a child who has not been turkey hunting and is interested, please send a private message or email to childswish@gmail.com

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Bear Hunters Help Down Syndrome Girl Down a Bear

Kevin Snobl, from Neenah, WI, was ecstatic when selected for the 2022 bear harvest drawing. "I wanted to give my license to a child with Down Syndrome because my son has it, and bear hunting is important to him.

 15-year-old Kate and her family arrived at the bear camp late afternoon. Following a delicious supper, they got settled into the camper. Then, out of the blue, Kate said, "Yep, dad, I'm going to have my bear by 7:00 tomorrow morning."

 Gary said, "We went to the first bait spot, sat for about twenty minutes, then Brent let out the oldest dog. He got on a trail in about 10 minutes, and we followed in the truck and watched on the monitor screen. The dog chased the bear for about 1 ½ miles, and Brent called his wife to go to where the bear was coming out. His wife called and said the bear ran across the road right in front of them. So we and the other three trucks met up with her. Then they turned the other dogs loose; what an exciting noise all the dogs made! We waited until you could hear the dogs treed the bear, then we drove to a lane and walked about 300 yards with muddy areas, stumps, etc."

 Brent said, "On our way to the tree, we crossed paths with a couple of guys from another hound's group who instantly started helping. Everyone took turns holding Kates's hand and helping her through the rough terrain. When we arrived, the bear was 80 feet up in a big pine tree, and we were down a big hill."

 Brent set the tripod up, aimed the crossbow toward the bear, and helped her stabilize it. Finally, at 7:15 am, Kate squeezed the trigger, and the bear came tumbling down and hit the ground. Her smile was enormous, and everyone was emotional.

 Gary said, "The best part of the hunt was the love the bear hunt gave my children from start to finish.”

 Brent added, "The most impactful part of this hunt was seeing all my family come together to help a special hunter and have it all successfully come together as a team."

 Congratulations to Kate on her trophy bear and the beautiful memories and camaraderie shared with her family and new hunting buddies! God bless!

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Mother and Daughter Beat Cancer and Bag Trophy Stag

 Carolina, 18 years old, was diagnosed in 2016 with Leukemia and battled it for a couple of years. She was in remission for only two months before she had a recurrence. Following her treatments, she was cancer-free in February 2020. Then her mother, Sylvia, was diagnosed with breast cancer four months later, and Carolina had a third recurrence the following month.

 Carolina expressed, "It was just as hard when my mom came down with breast cancer as when I got diagnosed. It was hard for everybody, but I knew we would be okay because we had already been through it. It might have been just a little different, but we had each other's back as we always do, and we all got through it. I had chemo on Mondays, and my mom had chemo on Tuesdays. Sometimes our appointments would overlap, so luckily, our doctors were right across the street from each other."

 Sylvia said, "We had each other, and now I know what she was going through, and she knew what I was going through. We had different cancers, but she and I had radiation, so we altered our treatments and did it together!"

 Finally, after Carolina's transplant last summer, she and her mother were now both in remission. After hearing about their upcoming hunting trip, Carolina said, "I was super excited to go; it's not like the everyday type of thing when you get to go hunting!"

 Carolina said, "Then later on, we all got into the ranger with Tommy and drove around the ranch safari style. In time, we spotted some red deer. We quietly eased up closer, then I got the rifle in position and had the stag in the site. It turned broadside, and I squeezed the trigger; he jumped up, ran a bit, and dropped."

 Bob added, "Carolina got right on it and did not hesitate; she reassured me she knew where to shoot and hit it right on top of the shoulder and cleanly dropped it in one shot, unbelievably perfect. It was a beautiful 6 X 7 trophy red stag with a perfect 3 by 4 Crown. She was very excited, and so was her mom; you could see it in their smiles."

 With much emotion, Sylvia said, "I have never been hunting and felt so honored to go on the hunt with my daughter. It's a sport we could not afford, and getting this opportunity was heartfelt. Getting the red stag mounted and the meat taken care of is just a lot, and I'm overwhelmed with appreciation. We love being together, and to do this hunt together is even more special. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience for parents to be with their kids with what they are going through, cancer or not cancer, just that experience."

 "I love being outdoors and don't get to do that every day, so when I am there, I'm in the environment where I like to be. I always enjoy my time with my mom, so just being there with her during the hunt was awesome, too," Carolina said.  God bless!

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Bennett Bags Big Bear

Eleven-year-old Bennett said, "When my dad told me about the bear hunt, I was super surprised, but my grandpa was nervous because he was scared I would miss the bear."

Bennett, his dad Jon, and Grandpa arrived at the bear camp cabin nestled on a beautiful lake surrounded by trees and wildlife in northwestern Wisconsin.

"Tommy made us feel welcome, showed us around the cabin, and explained everything about my hunt," Bennet said.

Jon added, "Then, after answering our questions, Tommy went over some safety rules with Bennett and emphasized that the number one priority is the safety of everyone."

After a restless sleep with the anticipation of the hunt, the alarm went off at 4:30 am, and around 5:00 am, Jay Link arrived, and they went to load up his dogs.

Bennett said, "We checked bait and drove around the road to look for tracks. We saw some bear tracks, but they were too little to chase."

Jon said, "Then later, the dogs started a couple of really nice bears only to lose them in the deep water. The hunting group sent us some earlier trail cam pictures of those bears. After that, the weather was warm, and the dogs were getting tired, so we headed back to camp."

"The next day, it was damp, but only a little action happened until a member of the party got a hit on a checked bait station. The bear was there a few hours before the first start dog arrived on that bait. A couple of start dogs were released to follow the bear's trail. It was not long before the dogs caught up with the bear, and the chase was on. We patiently waited as we could hear the dogs barking in the woods as they closed the distance on the running bear."

"We were sitting on a gravel road when the bear crossed the road, and Bennett's eyes were as big as saucers. At that time, the group released a couple of other dogs into the chase to give the first dogs extra help. Shortly after the bear had crossed the road, the dogs were able to tree the bear."

The woods were dense, so Jay was able to find a spot for the hunters to walk in. Bennett hung on to Jay's shoulders to carry him in piggyback style. Jay told him, "protect your eyes from branches," and they headed in. With Grandpa carrying the shooting stick and father the rifle, they all arrived at the tree about 200 yards in. Jay surveyed the area to put Bennett in the best place for a shot. Jay then asked everyone to pull the dogs away from the tree and for everyone to move back.

Bennet said, "There was alot going on with all the dogs barking and all the people around us. I set the gun against the tree, looked through the rifle's scope, and saw a BIG bear. I felt a little nervous; Jay told me to shoot it behind the ear, but I couldn't see the head, so I shot it in the heart, and it fell right to the ground in front of me. Jay hugged me, and I was so happy!"

Jon said, "Seeing the excitement on Bennett's face was priceless. The dog handlers did a great job! Everyone in the hunting group congratulated Bennett. My son's smile was so large that it brought me to tears."

After field dressing the bear, Bennett got initiated into the fraternity of hunters and huntresses with some blood strips on his face. Bennett said, "They put some blood on my face. Dad and Grandpa were happy for me. Grandpa teared up. The best part for me was shooting the bear because it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

They took the bear to Sportsman's, where it tipped the scale at 230 pounds field dressed! Everyone again congratulated Bennett on a great shot and a great bear.

Jon expressed, "The best part of the hunt was the excitement on Bennett's face when the bear hit the ground. Also, I truly enjoyed how friendly and welcoming Jay, Tommy, and the rest of the hunting party were. I find it a blessing that everyone takes time out of their busy life to volunteer their time, dogs, and equipment to assist someone with a dream hunt."

Bennet added, "It's fun hunting with my dad and Grandpa. It feels good. Thank you to everyone who helped me get my bear!"

Thanks to Terry Brennan for donating his bear license, Jay Link and Tommy Thompson, and the FFCS Bear Hunters for guiding the hunt.

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to Bennet on his trophy bear and unforgettable memories shared with his father, grandfather, and new hunting buddies! God bless!

If you are interested in getting involved, want to donate your 2023 bear license, or know of a deserving youth or veteran, don't hesitate to contact us at childswish@gmail.com.

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Memories Made in a Deer Stand  -  Matthew and his mentor Bryant had yet to see a deer, so they decided to try a different stand. Matthew said, "We saw a doe come out and a cow horn buck behind a tree. The doe got close, and I looked through the rifle's scope, got it in the crosshairs, and pulled the trigger. I was excited, and it fell right on the ground. Later, the cow horn buck returned, and I got him too." His mother, Amy, added, "Bryant took the time to get to know us, so there was no question about him taking my son alone hunting." God bless!    

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The USSA veterans visited central Wisconsin's Highground Veteran Memorial Park the day before their hunt. The memorial is a tribute to fallen veterans and honors those who served in the armed forces. After enjoying their time there and reflecting on the universal brotherhood of service, they headed to 'The Farm House,' where they lodged at Woods & Meadows.

Upon arrival, the veterans sat at the table with USSA's Vet Coordinator, Darrell Kauth, and volunteer Fred Krouse. They enjoy a delicious supper of venison, potatoes, and carrots while sharing fellowship throughout the evening. The following morning, Marine veterans Henry and Berry prepared breakfast for the other veterans who served in the Army.

When the vets arrived early the following morning for the hunt, the weather was 32 degrees, raining, with winds 15 to 20 mph. Army veteran Derrick said, "The birds were less likely to fly, so we knew it would be a little more challenging to hunt than if the weather cooperated."

The first event was trap shooting out of the Five Stand, operated by Fred Krouse. Derrick explained, "It's a lot like trap shooting, except that you don't know exactly where the clay pigeon will come from. There are five different throwers that the bird can come from, so instead of getting clay pigeons or birds that continuously fly from the center away from you, you have some flying towards you, away from you, side to side way up high, and way down low. It's more realistic to a hunting situation where you don't know exactly when the bird will fly or in which direction they will go."

Darrell added, "The vets all shot two rounds of five stand and just had a blast; some were pretty good shots."  

Following the five-stand clay shoot, they headed out for their morning guided pheasant hunt. Derrick said, "My friend Terrance and I were using track chairs for the hunt, so we stayed on the trails of the field we were hunting. Then a bird flew up relatively close to me, and when a bird is in front of you, it's time to take a shot, and that's what I did."

Darrell added, "Then the next bird was up, and everyone was shooting and having fun, and I think everyone shot a few birds."

Derrick said, "After the morning hunt, we got some group photos and saw all the guys who had some success getting shots and some birds, and everyone was happy for each other, and I really liked that part of the hunt."

Following their early dinner consisting of barbecued pulled pork, potato salad, and coffee, they sat around discussing the morning hunt. After looking at the weather, they realized they had about a two-hour window where it would only be misting and no rain. So, their guide Amy, her dog, and five vets headed out again to the same field while Darrell and two others hunted in a different area.    

Darrell said, "When there is rain on the grass, the dogs don't hear as well, but my Chesapeake never worked better back and forth. Everything he got on, he put up and brought back 3 or 4 birds out of the five."

Army veteran Bill added, "Seeing Terrance and Derrick hunt from the track chairs and be independent was inspirational. This hunt was the first time I had spent with a group of veterans from USSA. It was a pleasure and an honor to be with them, seeing the smiles on their faces during the day and spending time and sharing stories with them the evening before."

"They ended up with eleven birds in the morning and eleven in the afternoon. So twenty-two out of thirty that's a good average for that many birds. And regardless of the weather, every bird flew for us," Darrell exclaimed.  

Much gratitude to Darrell Kauth and USSA's volunteers for their hard work and dedication to continue serving those who helped to keep our country safe and out of harm's way! Congratulations to the veterans on their successful hunts and the delicious game birds they will enjoy with their families! Thank you for your service! God bless!

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Bright-Eyed Bear Hunter Ready to go

Steve said, "While our dogs were still running on the one we turned loose, our other hunters let us know they had a bear treed. So, we got back into the truck and drove near where the bear was treed."

Savanna and the hunters with her had a 500-yard walk-in that took them about an hour! They watched the dogs' tree for a bit upon arrival at the tree, then tied them back from under it. The bear was 70 feet up in a big pine tree with big limbs. One of the hunters cut a shooting stick to rest Savanna's gun. Then they all moved around until they could see the bear well, and she could make a good shot. Steve knelt on the ground beside her and held the shooting stick stable while Savannah got the gun set up.

Savanna said, "I was confident in a standing shot, so I looked through the scope of my 7mm08 Savage Arms youth rifle, put the crosshairs on the bear's head, took a deep breath, and gently pulled the trigger."

Steve said, "It was a direct hit, and she could not have hit it any better. It was unbelievable, and the bear was going to drop right there, but I thought he might get hung up in this tree, which would mean we would have our work cut out for us getting it down! So I took the gun from her, put in another shell, and then told her to shoot him again, both times right in the head, and fortunately, the bear fell out of the tree.

Savanna added, "We ran towards where it fell to make sure it was dead, and then we all got excited.

Cindy said, "When the bear was up a tree, we all watched her skillful shot. The bear was moving so much that it was tricky. If my dad were here today, he would be a very proud grandpa. Savanna learned how to help prepare the animal and what cool things can be done with the meat and the hide."

"Everyone you meet during the hunt is nice, and they are what really makes the whole experience so rewarding People are friendly enough to let you do almost anything you want, even horseback riding."

"Just the thrill of being there and watching these kids succeed, knowing we are sending them home happy. Every one of these kids brings tears to my eyes. My standard on hunting has changed; having a kid with me is my goal," Steve expressed with emotion.

Thanks to Ryan Caputo for donating his bear license, Steve Salmon, Scott Wendt, and the Stoney Lonesome Bear Hunters for their continued participation in USSA bear hunts. Congratulation to Savanna on her trophy bear and the beautiful memories shared with her mother and new hunting buddies! God bless!

If you are interested in getting involved, want to donate your 2023 bear license, or know of a deserving youth or veteran, don't hesitate to contact us at childswish@gmail.com.

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A Wilderness Christmas in a Twelve-Step Deer StandMax was excited to learn that he was going on a deer hunt at Wilderness Whitetails which resides in the northern hardwoods and rolling swamp country of central Wisconsin. When they arrived at the ranch Max and his cousin Austin both 11, and Sara met their guide, Hunter Conrad. It was around 2 pm, so they drove out immediately and settled in an elevated 12' high box blind. There was a light dusting of snow on the ground, around 20 degrees. Max said, "I was fired up when we saw a buck and four does come out in the field. But the buck was too far out, so we stayed in the blind until the sun went down." Then they all headed back to the ranch, where they met the owners, Greg Flees and Shorty Flees, and enjoyed a delicious dinner. 

Later that evening, Max's Stepdad Mark and Uncle Andy arrived, and the kids filled them in on what happened in the blind.At half past five the following morning, Max, Sara, Andy, and Hunter headed back out to the blind. Sarah said, "It was a miracle blessing. Max decided to walk up the twelve stairs and into the blind, which Max doesn't typically walk up the stairs." First, they saw several bucks in the field but were not in shooting range; then, as the morning progressed, a nice buck came into view, but it turned sharply, and its butt was facing them, so Max couldn't place a good shot. Returning to camp, they went out for breakfast at the local restaurant, and the morning's specialty was a cinnamon roll pancake that was bigger than the plate. Max said, "I only ate a quarter of it." But, his mom added, "then we all had a few bites.

"Later that afternoon, the hunters went to another elevated blind in a different area. Hunter could tell Max was exhausted and piggybacked him up the twelve steps into the blind. Max said, "We saw two nice bucks, but I couldn't shoot them because they were too far away. But, felt I could shoot a deer if I got a chance because I was practicing sighting them in with the rifle without ammunition." Everyone continued watching out the windows, hoping a buck would come into the field of view for the young man, but time wounded down, and it was dark, so they returned to camp. Max, his mom, stepdad Mark, and their guide returned to the blind early the following morning. It wasn't long, and a buck and some does come out into the field back by a heavily wooded area, and then a buck took off towards the woods. Shortly afterward, Mark saw another buck out the side window, and he quickly changed seats with Max. They quietly open the window, and Hunter set the 7mm-08 Savage rifle in the gun rest. Max got the buck in the crosshairs, squeezed the trigger, and the 14-point buck scoring 131 B&C inches was anchored right where he was.Max said, "After I shot it, everyone said, good job. 

Then we went out in the side-by-side UTV to see my deer. It was my first time taking an animal, so I was kind of sad yet very happy at the same time."  Hunter said, "Everyone in the group was excited yet almost slightly concerned and hopeful for everything to come together. I jumped up and immediately hugged Max, Mark, and Sarah as tears started running down her face. We put in our time, and Max deserved that opportunity and harvest. Max also had to make a challenging shot for this particular buck wasn't making it easy on us, and he executed his shot perfectly. As I guide, I couldn't be more proud of him!" Max replied, "Hunting is a great sport if you have my disability because you can't do any other sports. It doesn't matter what disability you have; you can still go hunting." "The best part was seeing my son smile; it was like out-of-body happiness, no care in the world, having fun, and building self-esteem. After he shot the buck, he was like the King of the woods. It's a memory that will last beyond anything you wish for with your child," said his mother.Christmas is the spirit of giving, and Wilderness Whitetails has given free hunts to USSA recipients for almost twenty years. 

We are forever grateful for their dedication to the needs of special kids who cannot experience the thrill of a trophy hunt without people that care. Congratulations to Max on his trophy buck and the fantastic memories shared with his family and newfound friend and guide, Hunter. God bless!If you are interested in getting involved or know of a deserving child or veteran, don't hesitate to contact us at childswish@gmail.com.United Special Sportsman Alliance

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Marlinton is a small town in Pocahontas County in West Virginia, known for its scenic beauty and the community's warm and generous hospitality. In addition, the state is known for the growth and expansion of the black bear population statewide, making the opportunity to hunt them more accessible.  

 Coy served six years in the Army until he was medically retired due to injuries sustained in Afghanistan. He said, "Once I heard of my bear hunt, I was incredibly excited, but I also had a bit of sadness in my heart. I wanted to call my dad and tell him about the hunt, but he passed away due to health complications last year." 

 From his San Antonio, TX home, Coy spent the night in Nashville and finished his 23-hour drive the following evening. He met with the bear hunters and went over the hunt details for the next day. Unfortunately, they didn't tree a bear on the first day but did run one in a cave. 

 The second morning the temperature was a bit warmer, but it still rained on and off, and they came up with a new hunt plan and how they would implement it. A bear was soon struck, and the chase was on.   

 Coy said, "Dave Peacock and I got our gear together and were ready to hit the woods, but the bear had a few escape tricks left! As we began to head into the woods, a group member radioed back that the bear had taken a turn. The bear and dogs ran down to the river bottom, and we watched them run up and downstream seemingly countless times!"

 Finally, the dogs pushed the bear out of the river bottom and up the mountainside. Coy said, "Brandon took the lead, and Chris and I followed, forgetting that I'm too old for this stuff. As we crested the side, the bear took off again, and down the mountain, we went. The chase was on again, and the bear was running very fast with no sign of slowing down. The first clear shot I got, I missed high in front of the bear as the dogs were on its butt, literally."

 Then they chased it in the rain, trying to get the bear to tree for what seemed to be hours. Finally, the dogs ran ahead of the bear to cut it off and force the bear up the mountainside again. Once on top of the mountain, the bear climbed a tree. The guides raced up the slippery side to catch the dogs so Coy could take the shot. Arriving at the tree, Coy looked through his "trusty Salvage 270" scope and put the crosshair on the bear. 

 He said, "I took the shot and watched the as the bear was hit and tumbled out of the tree. I took a moment to take a breath and smile. Then I walked over to see where the bear landed while enjoying the beautiful views. While alone, I offered a prayer, thinking of my father, being grateful for the bear and the efforts of all of the guys that helped make this event possible." 

 "The men and women I met were amazing; they cared for me as if we'd been lifelong friends. But then, there was a surreal moment when an introspective switch flipped, and I was at home. They have provided me with memories I'll have for a lifetime." 

 "If my Dad were here with us, the best part for him would have been hearing the excitement in my voice and seeing the excitement on my face. He would listen to my stories of hunting adventures with an intent look on his face, like a child listening to story time with their parents." 

 . Congratulations to Coy on his trophy bear and the beautiful memories he shared with his newfound friends and his father in Heaven! God bless! 

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Congratulation to Sgt. Kelly and Veteran Gary on their trophy bear and the fantastic memories shared on their once-in-a-lifetime hunt. Thank you for your service in defending our nation's freedom, and shout out to everyone who participated. God bless!

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Early in the morning, Autumn went target practicing with her guides. First, she hit the 300 yards coyote silhouette, followed it up with a hit on the 350-yard gopher silhouette, and topped it off with a 500-yard buffalo silhouette hit. After that, everyone was confident that she was ready, and they headed out to the White Sands Missile Range.

 The mobility-impaired card allowed Autumn to shoot from the vehicle, so they loaded her wheelchair into the back of the truck, and she sat between John and her dad Brandon, while Rodney drove and visually scouted for Oryx.

 John Plowman said, "We were not in the field long when we saw six Oryx about 350 yards out. They were moving slowly, Autumn missed the one at the edge of the herd, and then they ran off. Being her first time seeing one of these amazing animals, she was over-excited and a bit nervous."

 They continued driving and spotted another herd of about twenty, but they were too far out of shooting range, and they soon ran off quickly. Later, they came upon a bull alone in the field at 425 yards.

 Autumn got herself into a comfortable position while John got the 6.5 SAUM rifle set up, pointing out the window and ensuring she could comfortably maneuver to get an accurate shot on the animal. Her father got behind her if she needed support for her back if the gun kicked. She looked through the scope, pulled the trigger, and made a perfect shot in the chest, and the bull ran off. They drove around on another road to the other side of the section and found him lying down. John gave it a second shot to be sure it was safe to approach the huge beast!

 Brandon said, "When we realized how big it was and learned it was a trophy bull was even more exciting. Having the opportunity to have that memory with my daughter was incredible."

 "After I made the shot and we found the bull, I was so happy and couldn't wait to take pictures with it," Autumn said joyfully.

 "An amazing shot, and an amazing hunt, was a recipe for lifelong and unforgettable memories. Congrats to Autumn on her Giant NM Bull Oryx," exclaimed John Plowman, USSA NM Rep.

 Special thanks to John, Rodney, and Jamie, who donated his Oryx license, the White Sands Missile Range, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Rust Deer Plant, and USSA Donors for helping make a once-in-a-lifetime hunt come true. Congratulations to Autumn on her trophy oryx and the unforgettable memories she shared with her father and guides. God bless!

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This beautifully written newspaper article is about USSA's MN Deer Hunt. It emphasizes the positive impact hunting trips have on the children we serve. Many thanks to Jack Juberian, who hosted the event, landowners, volunteers, and donors who helped make these fantastic kids' dreams come true! God bless!

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