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Disabled veteran residents in Arkansas will have a new lifetime hunting and fishing license available to them this fall thanks to legislation signed by Governor Hutchinson.

For new hunters, mentors who have “been there, done that” are invaluable resources. Fortunately, numerous opportunities for beginning hunters to receive expert tutelage exist across the nation as well as online.

Scouring the internet in search of hunting mentor programs can be a pain, so we’ve done the legwork for you. Here’s our list of mentor hunting programs, state by state, as well as some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) new hunters may find helpful before they go afield in pursuit of game.

The Yellow Ribbon Fund hosts a hunting trip specifically for caregivers of wounded, ill or injured military service members receiving medical care, providing a brief time away from daily caregiving tasks, an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and fellowship with peers.

North touts “the pursuit” and defense of freedom as he addresses hunters on opening night.

A dog can boost coyote success, and just may be the perfect predator-hunting companion. Learn what it's going to take from you—and Dog—to make a coyote come running.

A Navy veteran and his buddy discover discounted hunting in Idaho. The program highlights similar efforts by states nationwide to treat resident and nonresident veterans.

For the men and woman serving in the U.S. military, law enforcement and first responder capacities, Savage Arms is offering a discount on all firearms through the end of the year.

The relationship that exists between hunting and firearms throughout history is in some ways more crucial to our American identity than anything else, and there are probably more connections between the two than we realize.