UNIFORM R Disabled Iraq, Afghanistan War veterans successful on bucket-list Alaska special permit moose hunt. STORY BY TONY LEINGANG, VICE PRESIDENT, OUTDOORS FOR OUR HEROES • PHOTOS COURTESY OF OFOH/GOT YOUR 6 FISHING
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eptember brought another amazing experience with a spectacular week of “bucketlist” moose hunting near Delta Junction, Alaska. Six very deserving disabled veterans were drawn for this limited special permit opportunity, spearheaded by partnering organizations Outdoors For Our Heroes, Purple Heart
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Hunting Program and Safari Club International’s Alaska and Northwest Chapters. Within the first three days of the week, everyone had successfully harvested their bull and the field work of processing the animals was completed in short time with help from a team of eager volunteer supporters. A big goal of these annual events
goes far beyond just the lasting moose hunting experience for the group. Telling stories around the campfire, enjoying great meals prepared by camp cook Whitney Ann Morrison while building camaraderie, and enjoying other activities such as fishing and waterfowl hunting tends to round out the week each year. Additionally, 2021’s hunt had a great
