Impact Stories

“Mt. Chama” Summit: A Triple Amputee’s Inspiring Elk Hunt

Hannah Person

Hannah Person

Bill Chaney

Bill Chaney

John Dale Loomis

John Dale Loomis

Ron Warren and deer

Ron Warren

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

Chris Shumake

Chris Shumake

Justin Seguin and mule deer

Justin Seguin

Matt Jones elk

Matt Jones

Dusty Fortin

Dusty Fortin

Andrew Metelski

Andrew Metelski

I want to thank you Jeremy and the GBO team for what you did to make this happen successfully. GBO teammates Kinzer and Nate were so courteous and helpful; a couple of genuinely great guys.

Paul and McKeehan Spragg

My name is Kinzer Knust. Here is my story on how I got involved with Giving Back Outdoors.

Kinzer Knust

I’d first like to say thanks to GBO for extending the invitation to both me AND my son Tripp. My son is my shadow on most everything we do outdoors so allowing him to participate in this hunt generated a lifetime of memories he and I will always share together!

Chad and Tripp Elllinger

I cannot state enough how hospitable and accommodating Giving Back Outdoors (GBO) was for my fellow Marines and me during a GBO-sponsored turkey hunt in Southern Iowa during April, 2021.

Caleb West

Thank you to Giving Back Outdoors for taking me on a once-in-a-lifetime Idaho elk hunt. I am so thankful for everything you do for us veterans.

Zack Brunsell

I can not thank you enough for facilitating the Lake Erie fishing trip. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime fishing trip.

Lake Erie Fishing Adventure

I was fortunate enough to meet Jeremy in 2021 after being introduced through our mutual friend, who met Jeremy by random chance while both were stopped for gas while on their way to separate hunting trips.

Rediscovered My Passion for the Outdoors

What another great experience! I say experience because it’s more than a you and vet hunt, it’s where you spend quality time with friends and family.

Christopher & Campbell Janis

At first, I was very apprehensive about participating in the veteran/youth turkey hunting event with Giving Back Outdoors in Iowa.

Rodney Nelson

I sincerely thank Giving Back Outdoors (GBO) and the Wake Foundation for an amazing Colorado elk hunting trip and experience. The lodging, food, and personal service from GBO staff Hunter Fedders and Kinzer Knust was incredible!!

Randy Pruitt

I want to sincerely thank Giving Back Outdoors and The Wake Foundation for setting up and guiding us on our Veteran and LEO hunt in Colorado and for providing everything we needed for a successful and amazing elk hunt.

Randall Arguello

I wanted to thank Giving Back Outdoors, the Iowa DNR, and ALL that helped make an absolutely AMAZING experience.

Katherine Sampica

Giving Back Outdoors: A big thank you for the Elk hunting trip and for allowing my son to come along and help take care of me.

Martin Baker

man in canoe with fish

Boundary Waters Canoe Adventure