The 7th Annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener wouldn’t be complete if it didn’t include some pheasant hunting. Not a hunter or gun owner myself, I was lucky enough to be surrounded by experts and enthusiasts alike. I had never been hunting before, but grew up around the practice.
Luckily, over the course of the weekend, I had the honor of spending a great deal of time with the Wounded Warriors Guide Service, who were gracious enough to let me follow. They are a unique, Minnesota-based organization that provides outdoor recreational activities for disabled veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Founded by veterans, for veterans, to honor their sacrifices and service, WWGS began in Bemidji, MN and since then have expanded to Grand Forks, and Mankato.
When I first met WWGS, I immediately found kinship. Welcoming and wholehearted, they let me join in on their comradery, game pursuit and process. Taking part gave me a deep appreciation for the practice and those that lawfully participate in it. It was also an incredible way to stand alongside and take in the beauty of some of the most orphic places in southern Minnesota.
Read more about the Wounded Warriors Guide Service here.
Read more about the 7th Annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener here.
