2021 Heroes Hunt

Date(s): Sunday, October 17, 2021
Hours: 8:00 AM
Event: 2021 Heroes Hunt

The VETERAN'S HEROES HUNT is hosted by Iowa's Linn County Pheasants Forever Chapter #45 will take place on Sunday, October 17 at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside! 

- The Heroes Hunt registration is open only to veterans, who have not participated in the hunt in the past 

Those participating in the hunt will be assisted by professional guides with their gundogs. No personal gundogs will be permitted in the field. All participants will be treated to a Highland Hideaway lunch and have an opportunity to win raffle prizes that support Linn County Pheasants Forever habitat projects. All hunters must be able to walk in tall grass over a rough terrain. All selected participants will be Veterans, are required to possess a valid Iowa hunting license and be a current member of Pheasants Forever. A Pheasants Forever annual membership costs only $35 and includes a member card, window decal and five issue subscription to the Pheasants Forever Journal magazine. (Licenses and the Pheasants Forever memberships can be purchased at Highland Hunting the day of the event.) Veterans/Hunters must provide their own shotgun and it is required that you wear blaze orange and eye protection. Ammunition will be provided and distributed by your field guide. 

Applications can be processed in two ways: 1. online or 2. by printing and submitting via email or mail.

The two application methods can be accessed through this event page. The online version (link is here & below) or by using the printed application (attachment is in this event titled "Mail-in registration form (print)" (please print form & send to host).

Registration for the 2021 Heroes Hunt opens July 1. Applications for participants are selected on a first-come first-serve basis.   Due to having a limited number of participant slots, we ask that this application form be submitted as soon as possible, the application process will end the first Friday of October.  

Participants will have lunch the day of their hunt and have an opportunity at raffle prizes that support Linn County Pheasants Forever habitat, outreach and education projects in and around Linn County.  All participants must be veterans. Licenses and Pheasants Forever memberships can be purchased the day of the event. 2021 Heroes Hunt Registration

We feel it is important to offer this event free of charge to our veterans. In order for this event to continue in this manner, we are seeking sponsors to assist with the costs that are incurred. We are offering levels of sponsorship. If you or someone you know is interested in being a sponsor, please let us know. The following levels cover the cost of veterans:
   O BRASS Sponsor $250 funds 2 veterans
   O BRONZE Sponsor $500 funds 4 veterans 
   O SILVER Sponsor $750 funds 6 veterans
   O GOLD Sponsor $1000 funds 8 veterans 
   O PLATINUM Sponsor $2000+ funds multiple veterans

Click here to express interest in sponsoring Veterans for this event.

You will hear more from Wade Kisner, Hunt Coordinator Linn County Pheasants Forever Chapter 45 before October to confirm you are registered and details of the event. If you would like additional details on the event or know of someone who is interested in sponsorship, please contact Wade Kisner via email: Kisner66@gmail.com.