Freedom Hunt is a not-for-profit organization providing special needs children the opportunity to hunt. Freedom Hunt assists the candidate in Hunter's Education and provides an oudoor hunting and camping experience. Opening day gives each young hunter a spot in the field with their own experienced hunting guide, while a host of volunteers are at camp supporting this and other activities.

In 2006, Steve Griffey had a vision that would add this twist to the new Indiana Youth Hunt. That twist was extending an opportunity to special needs children to participate in the Indiana Special Youth Deer Season.

The participant must be 15 years of age or younger with special needs,
have interest in the outdoors, have passed or can pass Indiana Hunters Education, and must be proficient with minimal assistance in using a shot gun.

No, we have not set any geographic boundaries to Freedom Hunt.

15 or younger on September 29th.

Yes, an Indiana youth hunting license is required.

Yes, you do have to have a Hunters Education Card to participate in Freedom Hunt. We will assist the participant in studying and testing to obtain one. The test will be oral, not written.

Yes, deer hunting is our main focus, at this time.

Yes. We require that at least one parent be present throughout the weekend. We provide tents, beds, and food for the parents as well.

On private property in Cass County.

Each child will have their very own hunting guide while in the field. There are also numerous volunteers to assist children back at camp.

We will provide the required hunter orange items, as well as an assortment of hunting gear! The young hunter is responsible for his or her sleeping bag and personal gear.

No, Freedom Hunt is for girls too!

Email us your request, as well as any other questions you may have, and we will contact you!

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