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Dear FHFH,
 I am
not your stereotypical hunter (23 years old, grew up in the suburbs,
live in downtown Chicago, and work in a stuffy office job) However,
every fall I venture out to revel in my new favorite fall pastime,
thanks to my friend from college who introduced me to bowhunting three
years ago. When my coworkers and bosses in my skyscraper office building
ask what I am doing for my upcoming vacation, the look of slight disgust
on their face when I say "I am going deer hunting" cracks me up. I love
it because I immediately begin to educate them on the FHFH program and
how many mouths it feeds every year. They are always surprised and
impressed.
The
FHFH program makes me extremely proud to be a hunter and I get so much
enjoyment out of donating my meat every year. I was thinking that to
extend that enjoyment in our great sport a "Follow your Deer"
program could be potentially started. It would allow a hunter to know
where his meat is being processed and which shelter it most likely is
going to, allowing that hunter to volunteer in that shelter and see
directly the great impact that the program is providing.
Just a
thought, I apologize for the lengthy email, but thanks for everything
you guys do. When I have kids of my own one day I will teach them to
hunt and teach them the great opportunity FHFH allows hunters to provide
for the less fortunate.
Thanks,
Alex
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