Dedicated to providing Veterans the opportunity to Hunt.

Free Waterfowl Hunts. Lasting Connections.

Established in 2013, the Wounded Veterans Waterfowl Club is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to bringing veterans and service members together through free waterfowl hunts, shared outdoor experiences, and the camaraderie of the blind.

Apply for a Hunt Support Our Mission

Whether you are new to waterfowl hunting or have years of experience, WVWC welcomes the opportunity to connect you with fellow veterans, dedicated volunteers, and time outdoors.

How It Works

  1. Choose a chapter. Review the application information for your state. Each chapter has its own application period, generally opening approximately 60 days before its applicable waterfowl season opener. Confirm current availability with chapter leadership.
  2. Submit your application. Tell us about your service and availability. Military documents are not required with your initial application; chapter leadership may request verification privately later.
  3. Coordinate your hunt. Chapter leadership reviews eligible applicants and contacts selected participants to arrange scheduling. Short-notice standby participation is optional.

Please submit one application per state per hunting season. You may apply to multiple states. Chapter leadership may make exceptions to fill available opportunities. Applying does not guarantee selection.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible veterans and currently serving Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve members are welcome to apply, including retired, medically retired, and medically separated veterans. Participants must meet applicable hunting and safety requirements.

WVWC uses these selection priorities:

  1. Purple Heart recipients and combat-wounded veterans.
  2. Combat-deployed veterans and service members.
  3. Currently serving Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve members, equally.
  4. Other eligible veterans.

Every applicant is considered under their highest qualifying priority, regardless of military component. Eligibility, available hunting opportunities, and scheduling requirements also guide review.

Find Your Chapter and Apply

Choose a state below to view its chapter or application instructions. Applications are season-specific and do not automatically carry into the next season. For current application dates or questions about availability, contact WVWC before making plans.

Help Make the Next Hunt Possible

Veterans, volunteers, individuals, and businesses all help make WVWC’s mission possible.

  • Donate: Support the mission with a one-time gift or optional recurring monthly donation through Square. Review the amount and choose One-time or Monthly before completing checkout.
  • Volunteer: Share your time, skills, or local knowledge. Contact us to learn where help is needed.
  • Sponsor: Businesses and organizations can ask about sponsoring hunts, equipment support, or opportunities to support a chapter.

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Moments From the Blind

Our photographs celebrate the veterans, volunteers, and shared experiences behind WVWC. Explore photographs from past hunts.

Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Need help choosing a chapter, applying, or supporting WVWC? Contact WVWC. Please do not send military documents or sensitive identity information through the general contact form.