From the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA, we meet two representatives for Hunt of a Lifetime, a non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling hunting and fishing dreams for people 21 and under facing life-threatening illnesses or disabilities. Grant Fritz is a lifelong hunter who has been volunteering with the organization for over twenty years. Gabe Kerchner is a cancer survivor who shares the story of his Arizona mountain lion hunt. Together, they are part of a team of dedicated volunteers that reaches across the US and Canada to help make dreams come true when it matters most.
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Here’s what we discuss:
GRANT
Over 20 years with Hunt of a Lifetime
Joining the organization; the first hunt
Close to 2000 hunts
Moose hunting in a broccoli patch
They didn’t choose this
Being part of the solution
My world is in a tree stand
Many tears have been shed
You can help
Bringing joy to a sick child
Reach out if you know a child who would like a dream fulfilled
GABE
Diagnosed at 12
Making contact with Hunt of a Lifetime
Receiving and training with a new rifle
Hunting with hound dogs
Others joined the hunt
Why mountain lion?
Gearing up at Bass Pro Shops
Hunted on a ranch
Post-surgical challenges on the hunt
2015 relapse
Fishing trips are also an option
Lifelong friends
Importance of supporting the organization
An amazing experience, even without a mountain lion
The grizzly bear hunt was too risky
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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