Hunts That Matter: A Simple Way Outfitters Can Give Back

Most outfitters get into this line of work because they love the outdoors, and because they want to share it with others. One of the most meaningful ways to do that is by getting involved with charitable and faith-based organizations focused on the outdoors. There are many such organizations out there, but the Acre team wants to suggest one of our favorites – Catch-A-Dream Foundation.

Catch-A-Dream grants outdoor experiences to kids who are facing life-threatening illnesses. These are kids who might not otherwise get the chance to hunt, fish, or spend meaningful time outdoors. Catch-a-Dream’s trips aren’t just vacations. They’re joy-filled, once-in-a-lifetime moments that give kids something to look forward to during incredibly hard seasons of life.

“He will be better the rest of his life for this,” said the parent of a 14-year-old boy. “When he can't breathe, he will remember that one of the things he was taught in the deer stand was ‘just breathe’ which is ironic, because that's the motto for cystic fibrosis ‘Just Breathe’ and ‘every breath counts.’”

For outfitters, getting involved is straightforward. You can partner with them in multiple ways, liking giving financially or donating a guided hunt or fishing trip, providing the experience you already know how to deliver.

The impact goes both ways. You’re giving a child and their family a memory they’ll never forget, while also aligning your business with a mission that reflects the best of the outdoor community: faith, generosity, and stewardship.

If you’re interested in learning more or taking the next step, visit catchadream.org. It’s an easy way to give back and a powerful reminder of why the outdoors matter in the first place.

Before you go, watch this moving story about a memorable Catch-a-Dream experience …