HUNTING
The Kniestedt Foundation prides itself on providing exceptional hunting experiences for those currently serving and veterans of the United States Armed Forces. We believe these experiences provide an avenue to greater conversations as to how we can best assist those we serve.
2024 Tennessee Turkey Hunt
Two Army Veterans had the opportunity to kill their first turkeys on an unbelievable weekend in TN.
2024 South Texas Deer Hunt
Five Kniestedt Foundation Alumni met up in Hebbronville, TX to chase whitetails in South Texas Brush Country.
2023 Colorado Mule Deer Hunt
A Marine Veteran and Army Veteran joined Hooker Mountain Outfitters for an unforgettable five days of hunting and fishing.
2023 Wyoming Elk-Mule Deer Hunt
Two Marine Veterans joined together with Salt River Range Outfitters to chase elk and muleys in some unbelievable country!
2023 Wisconsin Bear Hunt
Two Purple Heart Veterans were hosted by Mike Fuge and Chad Kleifgen at their annual Northern Wisconsin Bear Camp.
2023 Dove Hunt
Eight Veterans joined us on a beautiful family farm in Southeast Missouri for a day of dove hunting and camaraderie.
2023 Ronnie McCrary Spring Turkey Hunt
Two Marine Corps Veterans joined us in Tennessee to chase long beards with a dedicated group of volunteers.
2022 Colorado Mule Deer Hunt
Two Marine Corps Veterans had capitalized on early opportunities to harvest mule deer with Hooker Mountain Outfitters in Hayden, CO
2022 Illinois Bow Hunt
RFO Outfitters in Illinois hosted two Veterans to hunt big mature Midwest whitetail.
2022 WY Mule Deer Hunt
Three Veterans joined Salt River Range Outfitters in the rugged terrain of the Wind River Range for a mule deer hunt of a lifetime
2022 MO Dove Hunt
Five Veterans joined us in Perryville, Missouri to hunt doves and enjoy a day of camaraderie at the Statler Farm.
2022 Southeast MO Turkey Hunt
Two Marine Corps Veterans linked up with two Army Veteran guides to chase turkeys on some beautiful Southeast Missouri terrain.
2021 Colorado Mule Deer Hunt
An Army and Marine Corps Veteran joined us in Colorado to hunt mule deer on our 5th Anniversary of hunting with Hooker Mountain Outfitters.
2021 WY Mule Deer Hunt
Four Army Veterans headed to Smoot, Wyoming to hunt monster mule deer with Salt River Range Outfitters.
Wyoming Elk Hunt 2018
Two Special Forces Veterans ventured to Wyoming for an archery elk hunt with Circle S Outfitters.
Task Force Dagger/Kniestedt Foundation Event
For this inaugural event at the new Gravick Ranch two Special Forces veterans joined us for a weekend of hunting and fishing.
Lady’s Veteran Event
The Kniestedt Foundation had the pleasure to host a ladies hunting trip for three wounded veterans at Gravick Ranch.
Hunting With Heroes
The Kniestedt Foundation's inaugural event featured three paraplegic veterans hog hunting in South Texas with rifles, crossbows and night vision.
Colorado 2017
Two U.S. Army veterans had success in the Colorado high country as guests of the Kniestedt Foundation and Hooker Mountain Outfitters.
Lamar Brothers
Two brothers made the long journey from Virginia to Deep South Texas to honor their fallen brother.
Wyoming 2017
This inaugural trip out West for the Kniestedt Foundation featured veterans from the Air Force and Marine Corps chasing giant mule deer in Wyoming with Salt River Range Outfitters.
El Mileno Event
The Alonso Family welcomed the Kniestedt Foundation and three Marine Corps veterans to their family ranch in Blanco, TX for a phenomenal weekend hunting exotics.
Cast & Blast
Four U.S. Army veterans joined the Kniestedt Foundation at Gravick Ranch in South Texas to hunt hogs, dove and exotics at Gravick Ranch and to fish for speckled sea trout and redfish on the Lower Laguna Madre.
FUNDRAISING
The Kniestedt Foundation strives to provide our nation’s heroes and their families with the opportunity to enjoy their lives to the fullest. This is a mission we could not accomplish with the support of our private and corporate donors.
OTHER EVENTS
When Pigs Fly BBQ Competition
The Gravick Ranch BBQ team competed in the inaugural When Pigs Fly BBQ Invitational presented by Smokin Brother's BBQ to help promote the Kniestedt Foundation's mission.
2022 Alumni Reunion Float
Past Kniestedt Foundation Alumni reunited for a two day float and fishing for small mouth on the Gasconade River.
2023 Alumni Reunion Float
Veterans from past events reunited for two days of camping, floating and fishing on the Big River.
When Pigs Fly BBQ Competition 2022
Kniestedt Foundation staff and Veterans competed in the 2nd Annual Annual BBQ Competition presented by Smokin Brothers.
Peru 2018
The Kniestedt Foundation sponsored two U.S. Army veterans and students at the University of of Texas Rio Grande Valley as they traveled to study abroad in Peru.
2021 Alumni Reunion Float
Veterans from past Kniestedt Foundation events came together for an over night float and fishing trip on the Big Piney River in Missouri.
2020 Alumni Reunion Float
Six Kniestedt Foundation Alumni reunited for a two day canoe/kayak trip on the Eleven Point River in Southern Missouri.