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.
ACTIVITIES
Making A Difference
JOIN US
If you are a Veteran or 1st Responder, whether experienced or are new to hunting, we can help you get trained and onto a hunt either using a rifle or bow. We organize group hunts as well as facilitate individual hunts.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
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.
Upcoming Events
Sat., Jul. 24CremonaJul. 24, 10:00 a.m. MDT – Jul. 25, 12:00 p.m. MDTCremona, Range Rd 55, Cremona, AB T0M 0R0, CanadaThis will be our 2nd Annual 3D Competition for Veterans and 1st Responders (Fundraiser for Wayfinders Wellness Retreat ) Min 20 Participants 3 Rounds of 3D/Points (Rain or Shine) 1st Round Starts at 10am on the Saturday. Prizes BBQ Lunch Compound/Recurve/Crossbow
2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 24 June 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
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 Accommodations at Spring Haven Lodge
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:
Firearms Training with Sheepdog Enterprises:
Type 81 Assault Rife or similar;
Shotgun; and
Handgun.
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. 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.
ALBERTA FIREARMS TRAINING
Dates Upon Request
Hosted by Brad
New to guns, or a seasoned shooter. Everyone needs the basics. From stance, to movement, to reloads and cleaning, this course will walk you through the methodology of growing your investment. Firearms are tools, but expensive tools. Invest in the time, energy, and training so you get the most out of your firearms.
ALBERTA 3D ARCHERY COMPETITION
24-25 July
Range Rd 55, Cremona, AB
This will be our 2nd Annual 3D Competition for Veterans and 1st Responders (Fundraiser for Wayfinders Wellness Retreat )
Min 20 Participants
3 Rounds of 3D (Rain or Shine)
1st Round Starts at 10am on the Saturday.
Prizes
BBQ Lunch
Compound/Recurve/Crossbow
Cost $100 for both days without camping/$125 for overnight camping (trailers being provided)
25 June Last Day to Enter.
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. Rifle/Bow Blacktail Deer and Island Black Bear, Day Hunts or Tenting
23-24 Oct
4. 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
SPRING HAVEN LODGE
Rockyview County, AB
KEY PEOPLE
Veteran Hosts & Advisors
TODD HISEY
Owner
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.
2020 GALLERY
Our Heroes in Action
Keenan F with 5pt AB Elk taken with bow.
Matt R with 5pt AB Elk taken with rifle.
Chris R & Todd H - Archery Hunt for Elk
Keenan F - Veteran Host
Todd H & Cody K - Archery Elk Hunt
Cody K & Jesse V - Archery Elk Hunt
Spike Bull Elk
3 Pt Bull Elk
Mature Cow Elk with Calf
Our Hosts & Competitors
2nd & 1st Place Winners
Hunt courtesy of Freedom Hunters
Hunt courtesy of Freedom Hunters
At The Veteran Hunters we’re removing nightmares and making memories.
Cody K - Thunder Bay, ON
OUR SPONSORS
Committed for 2021
VORTEX CANADA
Vortex Canada is the official Canadian distributor of Vortex Optics and is owned and operated by Paul Grant and Val Wyatt. Vortex provides world renowned optical instruments to birding and observation enthusiasts as well as meeting the exacting demands of tactical professionals and hunters.
