10/26/2026
🇺🇸 A WEEKEND OF MEMORIES, FIRSTS, AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS! 🦌🇺🇸
First and foremost, I want to sincerely apologize for not getting this post out sooner. Sometimes life gets busy, but there are certain moments that deserve to be shared, and this is definitely one of them!
October 16th–18th, we had the incredible opportunity to take two deserving veterans, AJ Meiers and Matthew Burrows, along with their youth, on a special deer hunt at Perkins Place right here in Oklahoma!
And let me tell you, WHAT A WEEKEND IT WAS! 🇺🇸
There were plenty of laughs, good conversations, excitement, and memories made that will last a lifetime!
One of the biggest highlights of the weekend was watching AJ's daughter harvest her VERY FIRST DEER! 🦌💥
Now THAT is something special! There's just something about watching a young hunter experience that moment for the first time. The excitement, the smiles, and the pride are things you simply can't put a price tag on!
Not everyone was able to harvest a deer, but I'll tell you something I've learned over the years: A successful hunt isn't always measured by what you bring home. Sometimes it's measured by the memories you take with you.
And trust me, memories were made! From time spent in the deer woods to the laughter and stories shared, and even a little time spent holding down that front seat! 😂 Somebody had to make sure it didn't go anywhere!
But in all seriousness, weekends like this are exactly why we do what we do at Operation Freedom Outdoors.
It's about giving back to those who have served our great nation. It's about getting veterans outdoors with their children, strengthening those family bonds, and creating opportunities for them to make memories together.
It's bigger than the hunt. It's about family, fellowship, healing, and reminding our veterans that they are never forgotten. 🇺🇸
To AJ Meiers and Matthew Burrows, thank you both for your service to this great country. It was truly an honor to have you and your youth out with us. I hope you enjoyed the weekend as much as we enjoyed being part of it!
To everyone who helped make this hunt possible, especially those at Perkins Place, THANK YOU! Opportunities like this don't happen without good-hearted people willing to give their time, resources, and support.
And to that young lady who put her first deer on the ground, CONGRATULATIONS! That's a memory you'll carry with you forever! 🦌👏
At Operation Freedom Outdoors, our mission is simple: Give back to those who gave so much for us.
🇺🇸 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SUPPORTERS!
From the bottom of our hearts, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to SCHEELS, Bass Pro Shops of Broken Arrow, the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG), Big Daddy Lures and Bait Shop, Sammy Hendrix, American Blood Construction and Dive Company, and Dan Perkins! Your generosity, kindness, and continued support help make opportunities like this possible for our veterans and their families. You're not just supporting a hunt; you're helping create lifelong memories, strengthen family bonds, and show our veterans that their service and sacrifices will never be forgotten. We are truly blessed to have each of you standing beside Operation Freedom Outdoors. God bless you all! 🇺🇸🙏
God bless our veterans, God bless our youth, and God bless the United States of America! 🇺🇸🙏