I've been supporting and mentoring new hunters who are traditionally from lower income jobs (specifically those in full-time church work like pastors or missionaries) for the last few years. Last year, I was able to help a physically disabled pastor and his two sons get out on their first deer/turkey hunt with some success.
This year, I'm working with two guys, one a youth pastor (and former Air Force vet) and another pastor, who've never hunted. They've both been through some turmoil this past year (like many of us) and are looking to take hunting on as a way to refresh and let go of some of the burdens they carry.
That's where you come in.
I'm looking for help gathering gear or donations to purchase gear, if anyone is interested. The folks above will be the recipients of used or new equipment that can help get them on their way to a lifetime love of hunting and the outdoors. If you'd like to participate, here's some ideas:
You can:
- Donate Gear - Help provide gear for a "Gear Locker" that will be made available for those who go on hunting trips in 2021 and beyond. I'll be gathering all kinds of items for future use by new hunters and would love as much used/new gear as I can take. Items needed may include, but are not limited to:
Archery gear for new bowhunters
Blaze Orange Hat/Caps
Blaze Vests or Jackets
Camo clothing of all sizes
Spotting Scopes
Tri-Pods
Binoculars
Calls (ducks, geese, turkey, deer, Foxpro, etc.)
Maps or GPS or compasses
Backpacks
Hunting knives
Gutting & Skinning kits
Deer drags
Hunting Gloves
Hunting Hats
Fleece Jackets
Camo Pants
Boots (Rubber for wet days/water crossings)
Boots (Leather for big game hunting)
Raingear (pants/jackets/ponchos)
Headlamps
Game bags
Scent Control
Rangefinders
Hand warmers
Gun cases
Ground blinds or layout blinds
Emergency Preparedness Kits
- First Aid stuff
- Fire Making stuff
- Bivy Sack
- Water filtration/iodine tablets
- Paracord
- Whistle
- Etc.
Fishing Gear
- Tackle boxes
- Hooks
- Bobbers
- Beginner rods and reels for kids
- Panfish jigs, bass lures, trout gear, etc.
- Stringers
- Rulers
- Hook removers
- etc.
And anything else that might be of usefulness.
or
- Make a Donation (give a tax-free donation) to help make this trip happen. Yes, as a full-time missionary, I have a fund that can be used to cover costs for this type of retreat. Simply click here to make a tax-free donation:
https://www.paraclete.net/project/the-ministry-care-fund/Thank you for reading and considering getting involved.
I also have another thread dedicated to taking pastors and missionaries and their families fishing. Check it out here: https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=261347.msg3545996#msg3545996Pictured below: A mentor hunt provided 2 years ago for a dad and his 2 sons. Thanks to all who've participated the last 3 years in helping us get gear for new hunters.
