Kniestedt Foundation — Free Guided Veteran Outdoor Experiences
Dates not listed · U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members; trip-specific requirements may apply
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Hero Hunt — 2027 Veteran and First Responder Hunting Schedule
Multiple locations, Texas · Arkansas · Wisconsin · Maine · Florida · Veteran outdoor hunting opportunity calendar
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Five dated 2027 hunts and several additional events announced. Application windows vary by event; confirm openings and selection details before applying.
Hero Hunt's official 2027 schedule includes: Texas Aoudad Hunt in Leakey, TX (Jan 16–18; apply Nov 1–30, 2026; selection Dec 1; four Veteran/first-responder spots); Arkansas Duck Hunt in Etowah (Feb 5–7; Veteran-only, six spots; apply Nov 1–30, 2026); Wisconsin Ice Fishing in Sturgeon Bay (Mar 5–8; five spots; apply Jan 1–30, 2027); Maine Black Bear/Turkey Hunt on the Mattawamkeag River (May 23–30; five spots; apply Mar 1–30, 2027); and Python Cowboy Iguana Hunt in Okeechobee, FL (Sep 9–12; four spots; apply Jul 1–30, 2027). The page also lists other hunts with dates still pending
VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 27, 2026 · Recently updated
Date Pending
- Availability
- Unknown · Not reported by source
- Eligibility
- Hero Hunt states its 2027 events are open to service-connected disabled Veterans and injured first responders. Individual hunts may require Veteran-only status or state residency; see each event description.
- Cost
- Costs are not stated on the 2027 event calendar. Confirm what is covered, travel and any required licenses with Hero Hunt.
Organization: Hero Hunt · official 2027 events page
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