Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) co-sponsored a fly-fishing trip for veterans and first responders. The drift boat trip, allowed participants to take on the challenge of a river trip, share stories, and build connections with others who had similar experiences and fight similar struggles. The participants also learned to catch famous Deschutes River rainbow trout!
The adventure not only provided healing, but educated others about the internal issues faced by those who serve. Skilled guides, great camps, and spectacular food contributed to the magic of the river experience.
The Deschutes River experience reaffirmed HAVA’s purpose by reintegrating disabled veterans and first-responders into a normal American life through outdoor events.
About HAVA
HAVA is a 501(c)3 organization formed by companies in the shooting and outdoor industry with the purpose of raising awareness and further assisting disabled veterans with their healing process through guided hunts, shooting events and other outdoor sports activities. The sustaining sponsor companies are Smith & Wesson, National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), SIG SAUER, Academi, Arnold Defense, Crimson Trace, FMG Publications, GLOCK, Hornady, Leapers/UTG, Leupold & Stevens, Mossberg, RSR Group, Ruger, Surefire, Taurus, Vista Outdoor/Federal, XS Sights, and Yamaha Outdoors among numerous contributing companies. To learn more about HAVA, go to: www.honoredveterans.org.
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