Connecting Heroes & Hunters (CH&H)

Targeted Mentor & Mentee Recruiting Program for Heroes!

First Hunt Foundation has tremendous respect and admiration for our national and local heroes. All veterans and first responders understand mission, teamwork and the desire to serve. We want to connect these heroes to a new mission of recruiting new hunters and helping those in their own ranks learn about conservation and hunting. If you are interested in learning more about this new program contact FHF’s Connecting Heroes & Hunters Director, Rich Cotte at richc@firsthuntfoundation.org. It’s going to be epic!

Vision & Mission

Vision

The vision of Connecting Heroes to Hunters is to ensure that veterans and first responders always have an avenue to discover a new collective purpose and unified bond in serving their community as well as the national need to keep our hunting heritage alive today, tomorrow, and forever.

Mission

The mission of Connecting Heroes and Hunters is to provide veterans and first responders with a renewed sense of purpose and mission focus through mentorship of new hunters.

What are the Values of CH&H?

At CH&H, we uphold the following values in all our endeavors:

Safety: We prioritize safety in everything we do and make conscious efforts to ensure the safety of our hunters and mentors.
Ethics: We follow the law, respect the land, landowner, other hunters, and our prey. We know our weapons and always adhere to the principles of fair chase and clean kill.
Honor: We pay homage to the sacrifices made by veterans and first responders, and live up to all our values.
Integrity: We do what is right, legally, ethically, and morally. We have the mental, moral, and physical strength to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct and accept responsibility for our mistakes.
Respect: We treat all people and the environment with the dignity they deserve.
Dedication: We are wholly committed to ensuring our heroes find purpose in preserving our national hunting heritage.
Compassion: We treat others with dignity and respect, and strive to understand their experiences with a desire to help.
Inclusion: We create an environment where all have the opportunity to contribute, develop, and work together.
Relationships: Our personal commitments to each other are the foundation of our relationships, and we strive to keep the heritage alive.

Boone & Crockett’s Fair Chase Article on CH&H

Find a Mentor

Become a Mentor

The First Hunt Foundation is a National non-profit 501(c)(3), with the mission to “Keep the Hunting Heritage Alive.” We have mentors throughout the United States that have selflessly volunteered their time to support this mission. Every mentor passes a vigorous background check and agrees to the ‘Mentor’s Creed’, to participate in our programs.