Fundraisers – Montana Wounded Warriors

November 24 2020

N Bar 2020

For the 7^th year in a row Montana Wounded Warriors were invited on 3 cow elk hunts on the week of November 29 – December 3 at the NBar Ranch. This is only possible due to the Wilks family and their kindness, generosity and patriotism. Board member Bob Lilienthal was joined by Montana Wounded Warriors (MWW) Tyler Tummons, Seth Whitfield and Chad Grabil; board member Kristi Taylor was joined by MWWs Art Hazen, Ryan Morton and Jeremiah Barlow and board member Neil Baumann was joined by MMW’s Mackay Mathiason, Brandon Olsen and Kelly Niesken.

Due to the expertise and professionalism of NBar associates Justin, Todd, Russ and Dale, everyone was able to fill their cow tags and enjoy the fabulous NBar.

The accommodations, meals, and overall experience were once again amazing.

The hunters were in awe of their experience and so very thankful for this opportunity. Montana Wounded Warriors would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the NBar for this fabulous opportunity to bless our Montana Wounded Warriors.

November 20 2020

Twin Bridges 2020

In this crazy year of shutdowns, closers, masks, and social distancing, members of the Montana Wounded Warrior team headed to Twin Bridges, Montana for some Whitetail hunting. A special thank you to KC and crew at the Kennedy Ranch. The whitetail’s were plentiful, the guiding was outstanding, and the weather was perfect. The Ruby Drake Lodge was the site of the first class accommodations. Steve and Pete worked tirelessly keeping the team fed and comfortable. Montana Wounded Warriors Mike Mestas, Daniel Wilmont, and John Yeager, joined board members Craig Greenlee and Mike Sedgwick on this trip.

November 6 2020

Dillon 2020

Montana Wounded Warriors took three hunters to the Schuett Farms in Dillon MT where we have had great success hunting elk in the past. This year was no different. Each of our hunters took a cow elk, and multiple deer. Blade Schuett was our guide and once again he provided a quality hunt. Jason Baker also got one of our hunters on some water fowl. The vets who came this year were Aaron Blaine, Damon Lightfoot, and Luke Thomasson. We are so grateful to David and Shelli Schuett who continue to allow us to hunt on their farms. We would also like to thank Justin and Sarah Hartman, owners of the Expedition Lodge, who graciously donated their wonderful accommodations for our vets.

October 24 2020

Winnett Pheasant Hunt 2020

The hunt in Winnett this year was great. The Montana Wounded Warriors that joined us this year were Joe Horner, Clint Mainwaring This was the best bird numbers I’ve ever seen in my life. We all met Friday and went to Weller AG for introductions and some clay pigeon shooting. Then we worked with Joe’s rescue German Shorthair Pointer on Friday with some pen raised birds. The dog went from not being too sure of birds to having a really great point by the time we got it the last training bird. The dogs then grabbed the first raccoon of the hunt and finished it off with no issues. Saturday we started hunting around 0900 and by around 1100 everyone had their limit of birds. We would have finished sooner but we had a little delay as my dog and the German Shorthair decided to take on a raccoon, which they dispatched with ease. In the afternoon we tried for some sharp-tail grouse but no luck. Sunday was the same – everyone had their limits. Unfortunately two of the Warriors had to leave Sunday evening as they had to work Monday. Monday’s hunt was a productive hunt with two of us getting our 3 bird limit in about 30 minutes. Like always the Hill Ranch Oasis took good care of us. Frank Jacobs

June 13 2020

Big Timber Fishing Trip 2020

Montana Wounded Warriors had the privilege, once again, to have a couples fishing trip at the Riverstone Lodge in McCleod. MTWW’s Nathan Pross, Mike Kuntz, and Scott Parsneau, along with their better halves ;), as well as Board Member Neil Baumann and his lovely wife were truly blessed by the hospitality of the lodge’s managers Craig and Deb Greenlee and their staff. The food and lodging were excellent.

The first two days of fly fishing were challenging, with steady winds of 20-30 mph and gusts much higher. Still everyone caught fish as well as a sun/windburn. The last day we were there, some of the group went to the Natural Bridge for a short hike while others fished the lakes on the property. Everyone had a wonderful time and we can’t thank CVR Energy and its owner Carl Icahn enough for the wonderful opportunity they have blessed us with over the past three years.