How Outdoor Experiences Benefit Veterans

Here’s why connecting with nature helps veterans and service members heal from PTSD, depression, and more.
Plus, discover how you can help provide outdoor experiences to our American heroes.

Here’s why connecting with nature helps veterans and service members heal from PTSD, depression, and more.
Plus, discover how you can help provide outdoor experiences to our American heroes.

On March 21, hundreds of guests joined the Hero-Hunts Foundation at Harvest Ridge Winery for the first-ever Hero-Hunts Outdoorsman Expo!
Here’s a look back on this exciting event that raised critical funds for area veterans and service members.

Whitetails Unlimited Delaware Chapter is sponsoring the 2026 Hero-Hunts Outdoorsman Expo with an exciting raffle prize – a Barnett® Hyper Raptor Crossbow Package!
All proceeds from the crossbow raffle – and all raffle and silent auction items at the March 21 event – will benefit local veterans and military members.

Want to show your support for U.S. veterans and service members?
Here are seven ways you can help American heroes through the Hero-Hunts Foundation.

Come out to Harvest Ridge Winery for the new Hero-Hunts Outdoorsman Expo! Enjoy vendors, demonstrations, a silent auction, and more. All proceeds will support local veterans, military members, and their families through the Hero-Hunts Foundation.

The Hero-Hunts Foundation recently made a donation to the Dover First Sergeants and Operation Warm Heart, which supports military members and their families at Dover AFB.

Dan P. shares his experience as a host of the 2025 Hero-Hunts Foundation Hunt. He and Mike S. hosted three veterans for a day spent connecting with the outdoors.

At the Hero-Hunts Foundation, we wanted to make it possible for families of veterans and service members to experience a magical vacation together. In 2025, you helped us send four families to Walt Disney World!

Veteran Rusty K. attended one of our first annual Hunts. Afterwards, he decided he wanted to do what he could to give other veterans and service members the same experience.

Moving forward, Harvest Ridge Winery profits will directly benefit the Hero Hunts Foundation's mission of recognizing and supporting American heroes.