Armed Forces Initiative of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers’ Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) introduces the military community to public lands and waters during and after their time serving our nation.

AFI offers a new mission of conservation to armed force members and their families  with the goal of enhancing their mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Through the lens of conservation, AFI teaches participants how to hunt, fish, camp, hike, and recreate outdoors.

 

Return to Base of Missouri

Return to Base of Missouri Provides Veterans and Veterans Families Outstanding Outdoor Experiences that Feel Like Home.  From our Base Camp Surrounded by National Forest Experience Hunting, Camping, Hiking, Boating or Floating and Fishing.

The Fallen Outdoors – East

The Fallen Outdoors (TFO) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to organizing outdoor adventures such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping for Veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families. Founded in 2009 by three soldiers during their deployment in Afghanistan, The Fallen Outdoors works with service members from every generation and from all branches of the military to create meaningful connections and introduce them to lifelong outdoor pursuits.

The Fallen Outdoors – Midwest

The Fallen Outdoors (TFO) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to organizing outdoor adventures such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping for Veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families. Founded in 2009 by three soldiers during their deployment in Afghanistan, The Fallen Outdoors works with service members from every generation and from all branches of the military to create meaningful connections and introduce them to lifelong outdoor pursuits.

The Fallen Outdoors – West

The Fallen Outdoors (TFO) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to organizing outdoor adventures such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping for Veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families. Founded in 2009 by three soldiers during their deployment in Afghanistan, The Fallen Outdoors works with service members from every generation and from all branches of the military to create meaningful connections and introduce them to lifelong outdoor pursuits.

The Fallen Outdoors – Southern

The Fallen Outdoors (TFO) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to organizing outdoor adventures such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping for Veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families. Founded in 2009 by three soldiers during their deployment in Afghanistan, The Fallen Outdoors works with service members from every generation and from all branches of the military to create meaningful connections and introduce them to lifelong outdoor pursuits.

North Vernon Vet to Vet

North Vernon Vet 2 Vet is dedicated to providing impactful initiatives and support for military veterans. Our team is committed to organizing outings to help veterans with PTSD and fundraising events to fund these outings. We believe in increasing community engagement and sharing inspiring veteran success stories.

The 2025 hunting events will follow the 2024 schedule.

Hope for Heroes Foundation

To enable a sense of personal accomplishment, empowerment and unity for our nation’s disabled Heroes through exciting, fun activities and overall appreciation of the great outdoors.

The word “hero” is sometimes thrown around loosely in today’s society ⁠— but Hope for Heroes refers to individuals who have served in the military, as well as police officers, firefighters and EMTs as true Heroes. These individuals have answered the call and made the brave choice to sacrifice everything for us ⁠— our safety, our freedom and our country.

We know that it is our duty and our mission to return the favor by providing hope and support to those Heroes who have been emotionally and/or physically disabled. We aim to make Heroes whole again.

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