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The
Conservation
Conversation
Creating fly fisherman and women is not just about fishing. It is about creating stewards of the land and conservationists of the passion. It is about opening a door to nature, adventure, exploration, and instilling a sense of ownership for the sport, the waterways and ecosystems it depends on, and the fish and wildlife it pursues.
This program aims to do just that. We want to open that door for those that could benefit the most. A door to a world that was previously unknown to them. An outlet that can heal. An adventure that can give them direction and instill a new passion for life and the world we live in.
Our project utilizes a network of organizations to identify candidates that could benefit from the program. Through grants, partnerships, and donations, we provide those candidates with gear, instruction, knowledge, and the opportunity to practice the sport and learn how beneficial it can be.
We believe investing in the soul of the person is the best way to ensure the soul of the sport.
Hunting is as old as humanity itself and speaks directly to our nature as human beings. Many who do not hunt, still have emotional ties to family members that do, memories from their youth of a grandfather or father, or even just an appreciation for the tradition and skills learned from the sport. It is an outlet that helps people bond. A natural bridge to diversity and inclusion.
How does Hunting benefit those we serve?
It feeds the very nature of a warrior. It is quite possibly the most relatable sport to transitioning service members, veterans, and first responders; offering a direct link to tradition, comradery, community, and a healthy outlet to aid in facing the challenges common to our community.
Youth? The younger generation is starved for tradition, a connection to nature, and the spirit of exploration and adventure that our country was born from.
The benefit is mutual to conservation.
Conservation is at the core of creating a hunter, not just for the financial support that hunting brings to the conservation effort, but by instilling and inspiring a passion for the wildlife and habitat that must thrive for the sport to continue.