Wounded Warrior Spring Hunt

Fort Rucker Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation Program will be hosting the Wounded Warrior Spring Hunt on April 5-7th, 2019. Wounded Warriors from across the Southeast will participate in the hunt free of charge thru the gracious support of Sponsors assisting with lodging and food. Hunters are expected from Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia and Mississippi. The hunt is open to the general public. Guides to assist the Wounded Warriors are also welcomed.

Turkey and Coyote Hunt Details: Harvest must be verified by Outdoor Recreation staff, hunters will be allowed to harvest Turkey and Coyotes harvested on Fort Rucker. Hunter must present game to Outdoor Recreation Service Center between 8 am - 4 pm; photos of coyote or turkey will not be accepted, no trapping or road kill allowed. All patrons wanting to hunt along with the Wounded Warriors must have a valid State Hunting License, Fort Rucker Hunting permit and a Hunter Education completion card. Hunters please read Alabama and Fort Rucker regulations regarding authorized weapons and ammo. Cost is $25. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest turkey, biggest coyote, and most coyotes.

Outdoor Recreation provides these types recreational opportunities so Wounded Warriors can get back out in the great outdoors; to see families enjoying the lake, and Soldiers hunting and fishing without limitations due to the lack of equipment for their needs. Monies raised from the previous years' hunts has provided funding to purchase a mobile tracked wheelchair, hydraulic hunting stands, customized boat and many other items that Outdoor Recreation makes readily available for Wounded Warriors' recreational needs. People can become involved in supporting the hunt by registering to hunt and volunteering. Businesses that would like to provide door prizes or become a sponsor for the event should contact Fort Rucker MWR Sponsorship at +1(334) 255-9446 or +1(334) 255-2292. For more information on hunting on Fort Rucker and the Wounded Warrior Hunt contact Outdoor Recreation at +1(334) 255-4305 or visit http://rucker.armymwr.com/us/rucker.

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