About Us
Our mission is to provide Veterans & First Responders with therapeutic hunting, fishing & outdoor adventures designed to expand mindfulness and peer-to-peer healing.
Meet The Management Team
Todd Hisey
Founder & CEO
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.”
Chris
MB Manager
Served in the Canadian Army from 1997 - 2018 with 1 RCHA.
Hunting to me is a means to connect with creation as well as teach our children the responsibilities with management of our resources.
Bowhunting is life!
Shawn
NB Manager
I Joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1990 as an Armoured Crewman and then a Vehicle Technician in 1997 until 2017. I had a variety of postings and 3 deployments to Bosnia (Rotos 9, 10 & 11).
As an outdoor enthusiast, I believe it is very as important to pass the skills and knowledge of hunting onto others. A successful hunt means more than just harvesting an animal, the success is enjoying being able to enjoy entire experience
Ryan
NL Manager
Served in the Canadian Army from 1997-2009 with 2nd Bn Royal Canadian Regiment as an Infantryman. Deployed to Bosnia in 1999.
While serving in Gagetown NB, Ryan fell in love with water-fowling, and big game hunting for Deer, Moose and Bear. He has found hunting to be extremely therapeutic for dealing with his PTSD.
Since retiring in 2009 and returning to Newfoundland, Ryan has continued to hone his skills related to Big Game hunting primarily for Moose.
For the 2020 season Ryan was successful in filling his first Woodland Caribou tag.
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Jon
AB Manager
Served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 2002-2020, as Artillery, and as an Engineer. Served two tours: in Haiti (2010) and Romania (2014).
I am an outdoors enthusiast with a primary focus on bowhunting and trapping. I have a passion for calling elk.
Success looks very different for everyone. I define mine by creating experiences in the woods, and helping others achieve their goals.
Jason
QC Manager
Served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 2002-2018 as a Military Police member. Deployed to Afghanistan in 2006 and 2011.
As young as I can remember my dad took me hunting and fishing which quickly became a passion.
I take every opportunity to be in the outdoors. I yearly hunt moose, deer, elk, bear, turkey and small game. I also fish in the off season mostly for brook trout. I am thrilled to be able to host Veteran Hunters in Quebec and share my passion for hunting while creating new memories.
Ron
NS Manager
Joined the Canadian Forces in 1998 and was employed as a Vehicle Tech and then later as a Sonar Operator with the Royal Canadian Navy.
Ron is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting bear, deer, waterfowl and small game. Ron particularly loves hunting snowshoe hare with his beagles. Ron is also a Canadian Kennel Club field trial judge for beagles.
In the off-season Ron takes advantage of the numerous lakes and rivers in Nova Scotia to fish both trout and striped bass. Ron is willing to take any serving or retired Veteran either hunting or fishing.
Aaron
BC
Currently serving member of the CAF since 2009. Was a Radar Technician and is now a Nursing Officer.
I personally find hunting one of the pursuits in which I feel fully present for long periods of time. This sense of presence helps me feel grounded and is something that plays a major benefit in my life, both physically and mentally. I want to help others find what I have through hunting.
I started hunting later in life, but got “bit by the bug” fairly quickly. I enjoy getting out as much as I can and hunt everything from black bear to stone sheep.
Jenn
Veteran Huntress
Jenn is a proud veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, having served from 2008 to 2015. Growing up in West Central Alberta, she developed a deep appreciation for nature and wildlife, which laid the foundation for her passion for hunting. Jenn has honed her skills in hunting, specializing in elk, upland game birds, waterfowl, and whitetail deer, but she embraces any opportunity to engage in the hunt.
Recently, Jenn is excited to take her passion to the next level by joining the Veteran Hunters, where she aims to connect with fellow Veterans who share her love for hunting and the outdoors. Through this community, she hopes to foster camaraderie and support among those who have served while continuing to pursue her favourite pastime.