Hands of a Sportsman

10/26/2026

Yesterday Hands of a Sportsman took 4 challenged hunters deer hunting in Stanly County NC. We really enjoy the smaller hunts because you can get to know all the hunters and spend the entire day with them.

Congratulations to the two lucky hunters and a special thanks to the guides that took a day and helped someone else enjoy what we all love!

Inspire.Motivate.Overcome

10/25/2026

10/22/2026

Sorry for the delay on posting this for families that were involved and sponsors that support any of these 4 hunts. Had been waiting on some pictures so we had them all.

September 26 was North Carolina Youth Deer Hunting Day, and Hands of a Sportsman was truly blessed to partner with four incredible groups of men and women who share our mission and our passion for getting kids outdoors.

Together, 22 young hunters were given the opportunity to experience a day of deer hunting—some for the very first time. Some of these kids faced physical challenges, while others were simply experiencing their first opportunity to hunt, but every one of them was given a chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. By the end of the day, these young hunters had harvested an incredible 32 deer in one day!

We want to give a very special THANK YOU to Prospect Hunting Club, Camp Jacob, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Breaks Interstate Park, and Coalfield Special Sportsmen for partnering with Hands of a Sportsman and helping make these four special hunts possible. We also want to sincerely thank all of the sponsors who donated their time, money, equipment, land, and resources to make this day happen. Your generosity and willingness to invest in these young hunters made a tremendous difference.

The 32 deer harvested are certainly something to celebrate, but the real success was seeing the smiles, excitement, and memories created between these kids, their families, and the men and women who took them hunting. Thank you for giving 22 kids an unforgettable day in the outdoors and for helping Hands of a Sportsman continue its mission of sharing the outdoors with others.

Inspire.Motivate.Overcome

10/20/2026

Here’s an update on our inaugural golf tournament from everyone’s favorite Chad Austin!

10/19/2026

The 6th Annual Pop Keeler Disabled Deer Hunt was about so much more than deer hunting. Pop Keeler was a man loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him at Buckshot Hunting Club in Anson County.

Every member who met Pop enjoyed sitting back and listening to his stories, whether they were about his time serving our country or the many life mishaps he experienced along the way. Those stories, his personality, and the memories he left behind made him someone we will never forget.

Through Hands of a Sportsman, we were honored to celebrate Pop’s legacy by bringing together some deserving hunters and giving them the opportunity to experience the outdoors, make memories, and enjoy a day doing something we all love. The rain may have slowed the deer movement, but it couldn't dampen the spirits of the hunters, guides, and volunteers. There were plenty of smiles, laughter, fellowship, and eight deer harvested during this special weekend!

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the members of Buckshot Hunting Club, all the guides and volunteers who gave their time and hearts to make this hunt possible, and everyone who financially supported this incredible weekend. It takes a special group of people to come together for something bigger than themselves, and this hunt was a beautiful reminder of what happens when people share a love for the outdoors and a desire to help others.

Pop may no longer be with us, but his memory lives on through every smile, every story shared, and every hunter who was blessed by this experience. As we look back on this special weekend, I can't help but believe Pop Keeler was looking down on us with that big smile on his face, proud to see his name honored in such a meaningful way.

This is what Hands of a Sportsman is all about—not just hunting deer, but honoring a life, serving others, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Inspire.Motivate Overcome