Hunters Application

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First let me say to all veterans who read this, Thank You for Your Service! It is because of you that we are free today. Because of your sacrifice Lone Star Warriors Outdoors, a Texas non-profit organization (LSWO) is offering Hunts and Fishing trips throughout the year to Combat Injured Veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq (OEF and OIF). We strive to provide an atmosphere where you can talk to others that have been in your same position and bond with others that are your military family. As warriors that have seen the horrors of war, many of us do not have people to talk to that understand what we went through, so we hope to provide that on these hunts. Many of you were avid hunters prior to the military; some of you might have hunted a little and yet others may never have hunted. These opportunities are for you all. Most tell us that when they leave after the hunt, they feel like family with the others there, one of the things they miss from the military. 

If you have never been a part of a program like this, you are missing something! This is a time where you not only get to hunt or fish, but you get to spend time with others who support everything you do and consider you modern day heroes. It is also a time when you can talk to others who have been through the same things that you have and simply a time to relax. 

To be selected for one of our hunts or fishing trips we need you to Download the APPLICATION to the right. This application is important for several reasons. Some of the ranches want to know who is coming and would like a bio from you so they know a little about you when you get there. We also want to keep a bio from you as we may use it on the web page. The application allows us to know more about you, medical needs, limitations and hunting experience. FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL ACTIVE, you MUST have a doctor's signature on the application stating that you are cleared to hunt. Without this signature, we cannot accept your application. 

Once again, thank you for your service to this great nation and for your sacrifices. We hope that you will take the time required to fill out this application. It is the only thing standing in your way to have a good time.

Why Do We Only Offer These Trips to OIF and OEF Veterans?

I have been asked several times about this and several people have gotten really upset about it. There are several categories of veterans, those that served in Peace Time, Other Wars and those who were not injured. The reason for selecting only Combat Injured Warriors from Afghanistan and Iraq is twofold. The first is finance. We operate on donations and have to limit our focus to ensure that we can accomplish the mission with the funds that we have. Second, I am one of these guys as I served in Afghanistan and I can identify with them. We focus on finding new friends and allowing that bond to be built up so they may pick up the phone and call when things get rough. If I were to take an individual that lost a leg due to a car wreck along with guys that lost legs in battle, the bond would not be there, so we decided to focus on Combat Injured Veterans. 

With that said, I think all deserve this time, just not together. The Vietnam War was totally different than the current wars, thus needs to be a hunt on its own. Eventually as funds get better I would like to offer hunts for Vietnam vets, but right now we do not have those funds. Give it time. I hope this gives some insight as to why we do what we are doing. Iraq and Afghanistan are two different wars, but at the same time they are the same. Terrain, tactics etc. are so similar and most of these guys have fought in both and it makes sense to include both. 

Thank you, "Chris Gill" Founder/President LSWO