THE VETERAN HUNTERS
Hunting for Heroes
The Veteran Hunters Canada Ltd is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers who are retired Canadian Forces Veterans. Our goal is to help Veterans & 1st Responders with PTSD, by providing peer support through outdoor adventures. All participants in the program have deployed on operations and suffer from PTSD, and other physical injuries. As part of our healing we find being in the outdoors extremely therapeutic. Being in nature requires you to be in the moment and mindful of your surroundings. Our peer support program gives participants the opportunity for self discovery and a reaffirmation and validation of their skills as soldiers. These heroes leave our program with a sense of purpose, grounding and self worth. - Founder D. Todd Hisey
Our mission is to help Veterans & 1st Responders with PTSD by providing them with an opportunity for a hunt.
We have facilitated activities for 145 Veterans & 1st Responders.
WHAT WE DO
Making A Difference As a Maintenance Program
VOLUNTEER WITH US
If you are interested in volunteering with The Veteran Hunters you need to meet the following criteria:
1. Agree to our Code of Ethics & Standards;
2. If you are:
Currently serving with the Canadian Armed Forces or a Veteran provide proof of service via an NDI 20; or NDI 75; or CF One Card;
Currently serving as a 1st Responder provide valid identification; and
3. Undergo a Criminal Record Check.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
We are an Alberta Incorporated Non-Profit Company with a Charitable Organization License in Alberta.
Whether you are new to hunting or are experienced we can assist you. We have access to both Public and Private land hunts in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Through our Volunteers we can offer: Black Bear, Elk, Moose, Deer and Sheep hunts.
AFRICA HUNTS
If you have ever dreamed of hunting the dark continent we can help. We work with a group in the Republic of South Africa that is Veteran owned and operated and specializes in the Eastern Cape Plains Game.
LOGO & APPAREL
Support Us
2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 21 September 2021
Deadline to Book a Fall Hunt is 1 August 2021.
All activities are led by Veteran Hunter Hosts or licensed Outfitters.
All Alberta activities are AB Mental Health Grant eligible.
This year we were successful in receiving a Mental Health Grant from the Alberta Government.
The Grant will support the costs for 50 Veterans and/or 1st Responders to participate in Veteran Hunter Activities in Alberta between the period March 5, 2021 to March 4, 2022 (Licenses/Food/Accomodations/Ammo etc).
Please apply at the links below. Once your activity is confirmed a non-refundable e-transfer of $100 will be required.
NEWFOUNDLAND ACTIVITIES
Maritime Residents ONLY
Hosted by Ryan.
1. Coyote / Wolf: Jun-Jul 2021
2. NL has opened the Spring Black and licenses are available. Hunt is on the Burin Peninsula.
3. Trout Fishing
NOVA SCOTIA ACTIVITIES
Dates Upon Request
Hosted by Ron
1. Bass & Trout Fishing
NEW BRUNSWICK ACTIVITIES
Waterfowl
Dates as of 1 October.
Hunts guided by Maritime Goose Hunters https://www.instagram.com/maritimegoosehunters/
ALBERTA ACTIVITIES
Archery & Rifle Hunts (Waterfowl Hunt Dates to Follow)
1.FULL - Two Day Elk Archery (Antlerless or 3pt or Larger) - 28 Aug - Sep 2021 Hinton AB
Hosted by Matt
Hunt Includes:
2 Nights Field Accommodations at Ritchie's Ridge
Meals
Licenses
Chaplain Time (1hr via phone or zoom)
1:1 Hosting
You have the option of adding Black Bear or Whitetail Deer.
2. Two Day Rocky Mountain Big Horn
Sheep – Rifle Hunt - Dates Upon Request
Hosted by Keenan
Hunt Includes:
2 Nights Field Accommodations
Meals
Return transfers from Calgary
International Airport (if required)
Licenses
Chaplain Time (1hr via phone or zoom)
Professional Photo
1:1 Hosting
3.FULL - 2 Day Elk Archery (Antlerless or 3pt or Larger) - 1 Sep - 24 Oct 2021 Cochrane AB
Hosted by Todd & Keenan
Hunt Includes:
2 Nights Hotel Accommodations
Meals
Return transfers from Calgary International Airport (if required)
Licenses
Chaplain Time (1hr via phone or zoom)
Professional Photo (during activity of your choice)
1:1 Hosting
And add one of the following morning activities:
Pheasant Hunt at Wessex Gamebirds; or
Whitetail Hunt
4. Pheasant Festival - 18-19 September Wessex Gamebirds Carstairs AB
Hosted by Andrew
Hunt 1 or 2 days
Includes:
Guides, Bird-dogs & BBQ
Shotguns can be provided upon request.
5. FULL Rifle Hunts - 1-30 Nov upon request.
6. WMU 312/314 Cow Elk Special License
If you are drawn for a Cow Elk Special License in 312/314 contact us and we can arrange a hunt for you.
BRITISH COLUMBIA ACTIVITIES
Archery & Rifle Hunts (Waterfowl Hunt Dates to Follow)
Hosted by Rich & Aaron
1. Archery Blacktail Deer, Day Hunts or Tenting 28-29 Aug
2. Rifle/Bow Blacktail Deer and Island Black Bear, Day hunts or Tenting 11-12 Sep
3. Comox Lake Cabin Remembrance Day Hunt Rifle/ Bow Blacktail Deer and Island Black Bear
10-14 Nov Cabin Accommodations
ACCOMMODATIONS
Above and Beyond
RITCHIE RIDGE
Hinton, AB
COMOX LAKE LODGE
Vancouver Island, BC
KEY PEOPLE
Veteran Hosts & Advisors
TODD HISEY
Owner - AB Elk/Upland Birds
Served in the Canadian Army from 2001-2013. Graduate of the Royal Military College. Posted to 1 PPCLI, CFINTCOM, 3 Can Div HQ and 41 CBG. Deployments to Bosnia, Kosovo and Russia.
“During my 22 years with the Canadian Army as an Officer, the phrase Know your Men and Promote their Welfare stuck with me. In 2018, and after nearly six years of PTSD treatment, it was determined that I could no longer work in a traditional role; but I still felt compelled to give back to the community and help my fellow soldiers. In January 2019, The Veteran Hunters launched with a website, podcast, and social media presence and immediately connected with
Veterans.”
2021 GALLERY
Our Heroes in Action
MLA Peter Guthrie and Todd
L-R: Larry, Rich; and Aaron
1st Bear for Kevin, Rich's son.
Larry and his 5'9" Warrior Bear.
A proud Father and Dughter.