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Upcoming Events

2025 First Hunt on the Front

 

  Oct 30 2025

2025 First Hunt on the Front

Onsite Event for New Hunters to harvest their first deer

News

FHF Reaches 1000 Mentors

 

  Jul 01 2023

FHF Reaches 1000 Mentors

First Hunt Foundation is super excited to recognize our 1,000th mentor. Sam Frost from Medford, Wisconsin gets that honor and we awarded her a Kings Camo jacket embroidered with her name and “1,000th MENTOR” on it.

New National Program -- Forgotten Rights

 

  Jan 07 2023

New National Program -- Forgotten Rights

The First Hunt Foundation is excited to announce that we have a new National Program, Forgotten Rites. Forgotten Rites will be focused on diversity and inclusion and led by our National Director, Ray Livingston. Ray's goal is to reconnect individuals in underrepresented communities with their past hunting traditions.

New National Program - Share the HERitage

 

  Jan 22 2022

New National Program - Share the HERitage

FHF kicked off its new program called, "Share the HERitage" in February. This program is a targeted mentor and mentee recruiting effort geared towards women and girls. It is a national program lead by Director Anne Beihoffer. Learn more under "Our Programs" on this site.

New National Program - Connecting Heroes & Hunters

 

  Feb 26 2021

New National Program - Connecting Heroes & Hunters

FHF kicked off its new program called, "Connecting Heroes & Hunters" in February. This program is a targeted mentor and mentee recruiting effort geared towards veterans and first responders. It is a national program lead by Director Rich Cotte. Learn more under "Our Programs" on this site.

First Hunt Foundation Events

Big Horn Show

 

  Mar 20 2025

Big Horn Show

The Kalispel, traditionally known as the Qlispé and pronounced (kuh-lee-SPEH), translates to the Camas people, referring to the purple flowers that grow along the banks of the Pend Oreille River and foothills of the Selkirk Mountains. Our stewardship of the land and waters protects our shared natural heritage and creates a sustainable future for generations. We are proud to support the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council as this year's presenting sponsor of the Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show

Gun 'n Horn Show Bonner County

 

  Feb 28 2025

Gun 'n Horn Show Bonner County

Gun & Horn Show The Gun & Horn Show, sponsored by the Bonner County Sportsmen, and is held the 1st full weekend in March at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. ~ Free horn and skull scoring ~ Over 100 vendor tables ~ Something for almost everyone!

Gun 'n Horn Show

 

  Feb 07 2025

Gun 'n Horn Show

Kootenai Valley Sportsman’s Association presents the 32nd annual Gun & Horn Show at the Boundary County Fairgrounds in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, from February 7-9. The event features Boone & Crockett Certified horn scoring and showcases a wide selection of firearms, accessories, hunting gear, and survival tools.

Learn to Hunt - Cooking Series

 

  Nov 11 2024

Learn to Hunt - Cooking Series

Join John Motoviloff and Megan Salazar for an evening of learning the art of waterfowl cooking.

Montana First Hunt on the Front

 

  Oct 31 2024

Montana First Hunt on the Front

Mentored hunt at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch in Dupuyer, Montana.

Arkansas Duck Hunt

 

  Sep 29 2024

Arkansas Duck Hunt

Share the HERitage event! Arkansas Duck Hunt scheduled for September 27th through September 29th, 2024. This event focuses on introducing women to duck hunting. Contact Rachel Voss for more information.

Michigan Goose / Teal Hunt

 

  Aug 31 2024

Michigan Goose / Teal Hunt

Michigan Goose / Teal hunt scheduled for August 31st through September 1st, 2024, in Virginia. This event focuses on introducing women of color to turkey hunting. Contact Rachel Voss for more information.

Wyoming Turkey Hunt

 

  May 25 2024

Wyoming Turkey Hunt

Share the HERitage event! Wyoming Turkey Hunt scheduled for May 25th and 26th, 2024. This event focuses on introducing women to turkey hunting. Contact Rachel Voss for more information.

Oregon Turkey Hunt

 

  May 09 2024

Oregon Turkey Hunt

Share the HERitage event! Oregon Turkey Hunt scheduled for May 9th and 10th, 2024. This event focuses on introducing women to turkey hunting. Contact Rachel Voss for more information.

Virginia Turkey Hunt

 

  May 03 2024

Virginia Turkey Hunt

Share the HERitage and Forgotten Rites shared event! Turkey hunt scheduled for May 3rd through 5th, 2024, in Virginia. This event focuses on introducing women of color to turkey hunting. Contact Rachel Voss for more information.

California Hog Hunt

 

  Apr 26 2024

California Hog Hunt

Share the HERitage Event! Hog hunt scheduled for April 26th through 28th, 2024, in California. Contact Rachel Voss for more information.

Rhode Island Turkey Hunt

 

  Apr 05 2024

Rhode Island Turkey Hunt

Rhode Island Turkey Hunt. This event focuses on introducing women to turkey hunting. Contact Rachel Voss for more information.

Washington Pheasant Hunt

 

  Feb 29 2024

Washington Pheasant Hunt

Share the HERitage Event! Pheasant hunt scheduled for February 9th through 11th, 2024, in Washington. Contact Rachel Voss for more information.

Kansas Squirrel Hunt

 

  Feb 24 2024

Kansas Squirrel Hunt

Share the HERitage Event! Squirrel Hunt scheduled for February 24th and 25th, 2024, in Cheney, KS. Contact Rachel Voss for more information.

Wisconsin Hunters Education and Women’s Mentored Pheasant Hunt

 

  Feb 10 2024

Wisconsin Hunters Education and Women’s Mentored Pheasant Hunt

Share the HERitage Event! Hunters Ed and Pheasant hunt scheduled for February 10th through 11th, 2024, in Millford Hills, Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. Contact Rachel Voss for more information.

WY Hunt Fish - Heart Mountain Bird Hunt

 

  Nov 24 2023

WY Hunt Fish - Heart Mountain Bird Hunt

WY Hunt Fish - Heart Mountain Bird Hunts graduation!

Wyoming Women's 2 Tag Hunt

 

  Nov 10 2023

Wyoming Women's 2 Tag Hunt

Wyoming Women’s 2 Tag hunt in Sheridan/Gillette.

Montana Hunt on the Front

 

  Oct 25 2023

Montana Hunt on the Front

Mentored hunt at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch in Dupuyer, Montana.

Wyoming Spring Creek Antelope Hunt

 

  Oct 07 2023

Wyoming Spring Creek Antelope Hunt

2023 First Hunt Spring Creek Antelope Hunt

Wyoming Catholic College Outdoor Trip

 

  Sep 25 2023

Wyoming Catholic College Outdoor Trip

First Hunt Foundation-Wyoming and the Wyoming Wildlife Federation Outdoor Trip to help Wyoming Catholic College students.

Wyoming Hunt Fish - Spring Creek Pronghorn Hunt

 

  Sep 12 2023

Wyoming Hunt Fish - Spring Creek Pronghorn Hunt

The Spring Creek program is designed based on best practices for recruiting new hunters.

Mountain Archery Fest

 

  Jul 17 2023

Mountain Archery Fest

This event is supported by Red Patch Outdoor Gear to teach four veteran families archery skills.

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