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Jackson County Hunting Heroes
Jackson County Hunting Heroes hosts an annual firearms deer hunt and monthly gatherings for veterans and their families in Ripley, West Virginia. Hunts include licenses, lodging, meals, guides, meat processing and equipment at no cost to veterans. The organization also serves first responders and hosts community events.
- Cost
- Free for veterans; a $100 donation is requested from hunters who have participated more than twice, to cover housing costs
- Coverage
- Ripley / Jackson County, West Virginia (West Virginia)
- Eligibility
- All U.S. veterans and their families; applications reviewed case by case; no hunting experience required
- Availability
- Annual firearms deer hunt (application), monthly veteran gatherings at Heroes Hall and periodic community events
- In-Person Access
- Yes
- Self-Referral
- Yes
- Organization Type
- nonprofit
- Last Verified
- November 6, 2026
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