Maupin, OR (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

Gear Aid, the care and maintenance brand by McNett?, not too long ago provided its help to the inaugural Hunting with Heroes celebration. The occasion, which took location during Veterans Day weekend in Maupin, OR, featured totally free concerts, fly fishing, pheasant hunting, clay pigeon tournaments and poker games for U.S. veterans.

The Hunting with Heroes weekend was a excellent way for us to give back and say thank you to our veterans, said Travis Huisman, chief operating officer at McNett. This was the 1st event of its kind and judging from the smiles on everyones faces, it certainly will not be the last.

The event began in Vancouver, WA as a convoy of veterans headed east led by the Patriot Guard Riders. From there they had been greeted in The Dalles, OR by community members with waving flags, salutes and a totally free lunch. The convoy ended in Maupin, OR, exactly where the veterans had been honored by streets lined with singing young children and patriotic tunes.

There wasnt a single dry-eye on the entire street, mentioned Husiman. The level of community support was tremendous and made an impact on both military and civilian lives forever.

Over 27 veterans from all parts of the United States participated in the Hunting with Heroes activities, which integrated fly casting lessons with the legendary Gary Loomis, pheasant hunting, clay pigeon tournaments and much much more. Evening activities included poker tournaments and the “Night of the Patriot” concert to aid honor any veteran that hadnt however been welcomed house.

I have never been overwhelmed in my whole born days. Since 1969 I by no means been welcomed property, but I surely am now. Thank you everyone, stated one particular participant.

This was the inaugural Hunting with Heroes weekend and further events are in the works. Sponsors included: Blaze Outdoor Adventures, CCVAC.net, Alpha Ecological, Gary Loomis, Buck Knives, Danner Boots, Fikkes Fly Hiker, Al Angelo Co., Warne Scope Mounts, McNett and numerous much more. For much more details, please check out: http://youtu.be/mc77zYpFuD4.

About McNett

For 30 years, McNett has manufactured and marketed the finest specialty goods for the outdoor, sporting goods, dive and military markets. The companys goods are recognized globally by consumers and original equipment manufacturers. McNett brands are readily available in over 70 nations and incorporate: Outgo, Gear Aid, M Essentials, Camo Form?, Aquaseal?, Seam Grip? and Freesole?.

McNetts corporate philanthropy efforts also contain lending help to causes and organizations such as: the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Rivers of Recovery, the Oceans for Youth Foundation and the Take a Kid Outside System. McNett also lately “adopted” a squad of troops deployed to Afghanistan, to which the organization sends care packages and McNett gear monthly.

For far more data see our website at http://www.McNett.com.

Speak to:

David Wiggs

Marketing and advertising VP

360-671-2227

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