Wounded Warriors Guide Service upcoming events

Fifth Annual Missouri Crappie Fishing & Paddlefish Snagging (22 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

WWGS will host our 5th annual crappie fishing event April 22nd thru 26th (fishing days are the 23rd thru 25th) in the Lakes of the Ozarks region of Missouri. This year we will also include a day of paddlefish snagging and catfish jugging. Six Veterans will be selected for this event and notified shortly after the closing of applications. If you do not get notified via phone, text, or email within a few days of the application closing date then you were not selected to attend. Meals, lodging, fishing equipment, and licenses will be provided. Transportation for Veterans living in and around Minnesota will also be provided from a TBD meeting point in Minnesota. All other Veterans will self-transport to the fishing location. Selected Veterans are asked to bring appropriate clothes for cold, and possibly wet, spring mornings. Please ensure that you can attend this event, i.e., clear it with work, school, and spouse, before applying. By submitting this application, you hereby agree/allow for voice, video, and photo release to promote the event. Also, ensure you update your profile to include verifying your contact information and uploading your DD214 and VA verification information.

Northwestern Missouri Turkey Hunt (28 Apr 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Our annual Missouri turkey hunting event is scheduled for 28 April - 03 May (including travel time) in Northwestern Missouri. Four Veterans will be selected for this event and notified shortly after the closing of applications. If you do not get notified via phone, text, or email within a day or two of the application closing date then you were not selected to attend. Meals, lodging, and licenses will be provided. Transportation for Veterans living in and around Minnesota will also be provided from a TBD meeting point in Minnesota. All other Veterans will self-transport to the hunting location. Selected Veterans are asked to bring a shotgun appropriate for taking turkeys, appropriate ammo, and camouflage clothes for a variety of spring Missouri weather conditions. If you do not have a shotgun notify WWGS and one will be provided. Please ensure that you can attend this event, i.e., clear it with work, school, and spouse, before applying. By submitting this application, you hereby agree/allow for voice, video, and photo release to promote the event. Also, ensure you update your profile to include verifying your contact information and uploading your DD214 and VA disability verification information.

Take a Vet Fishing (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This year's annual Take a Vet Fishing event will occur on June 13th at Trappers Landing Lodge on Leech Lake near Walker, Minnesota. Wounded Warriors Guide Service, Reed's Family Outdoor Outfitters, Trappers Landing Lodge, along with local guides and boat captains, will provide a day on the lake for one hundred Veterans. A fish dinner and raffle will follow the day of fishing. To register contact Jackie Nieland by sending an email to Leechlakevetfishing@gmail.com. For additional information call Jackie at (612)247-4533. This event is limited to 100 Veterans. All travel, lodging, licenses, etc. are your responsibility. Please don't register if you aren't dedicated to attending since you will, potentially, be taking a spot from another deserving Veteran. Entry deadline is June 6th.