Brave Souls United, Sandpoint, ID (2026)

10/23/2026

🇺🇸 BRAVE SOULS UNITED | HUNTER SPOTLIGHT 🇺🇸

LTC Eddie Helton, U.S. Army (Retired)

Some men answer the call to serve their country once. Others dedicate decades of their lives to that calling. Lieutenant Colonel Eddie Helton is one of those men.

Drafted into the United States Army in 1967, Eddie served in Vietnam in 1968. After leaving the service to complete his business degree, he answered the call again, reenlisting in 1970 and returning for a second tour in Vietnam in 1971.

His commitment to service continued as he completed Officer Candidate School in 1980 and went on to build an impressive 28-year Army career.

From 1986 to 1988, he commanded the 2nd Support Battalion in Baumholder, West Germany, leading soldiers and carrying the responsibilities entrusted to him. He ultimately retired from the United States Army at Fort Carson, Colorado, in 1992.

Twentyeight years of service. Two tours in Vietnam. A lifetime of dedication to something greater than himself.

At Brave Souls United, we believe the men and women who have served our nation deserve more than our gratitude. They deserve connection, brotherhood, purpose, and opportunities to continue building meaningful relationships long after their military careers end.

That’s what bringing veterans together through the outdoors is all about. It’s about honoring their stories, sharing experiences, and strengthening the bonds that remind us none of us has to walk this road alone.

LTC Eddie Helton, thank you for your decades of honorable service and for being part of the brotherhood that makes this community so special.

Once a soldier, always a soldier. 🇺🇸

10/17/2026

🇺🇸🦌 SOME MOMENTS ARE EARNED THROUGH HARD WORK, PATIENCE, AND THE BROTHERHOOD THAT CARRIES YOU THROUGH THE TOUGHEST DAYS.

For our own Steve Morgan, this hunt was about preparation meeting opportunity, trusting the work he’d put in, determination and sharing an unforgettable adventure with a brother by his side.

THIRD BULL OF THE SEASON. A 693-YARD SHOT. ONE HECK OF AN IDAHO PANHANDLE ADVENTURE! 💪🔥

Two evenings ago, Steve and Mike Small spotted this bull and his cows in a drainage but couldn’t get a shot. Rather than force the opportunity, they made the decision to back out and return the following morning.

Yesterday morning, they headed back into the same drainage, found the herd where they’d seen them the evening before, and settled in to wait them out.

Their patience finally paid off when the bull slipped up and revealed himself at 693 yards!

Steve put his custom .280 AI to work, and all those hours of range practice and coaching came together when he delivered a perfect double-lung shot. At the shot, the bull’s back end buckled, and he stumbled out of sight, making it only about 20 yards before going down.

But taking the bull was only half the adventure!

Steve and Mike loaded their packs HEAVY and hauled the bull out in a single trip across some nasty, steep Idaho Panhandle terrain. That’s a serious accomplishment and a testament to the grit, determination, and teamwork it takes to get the job done in elk country! 💪

Congratulations, Steve, on your third bull of the season! 1 archery, 2 r***e; that’s a heck of an accomplishment!

All that preparation paid off, and you earned every bit of this adventure. Huge respect to Mike for being there through the stalk, the wait, and the hard work of getting that bull off the mountain.

❤️ BUT THIS IS WHERE THE BRAVE SOULS UNITED MISSION MEANS SO MUCH MORE THAN THE HUNT.

At BSU, we know the outdoors can offer something that’s hard to put into words. It gives us a place to reconnect, find purpose, build trust, and form bonds with brothers who understand the value of showing up for one another. It’s about the conversations along the trail, the challenges we overcome together, and the friendships that continue long after we leave the mountains.

For our veterans, that connection matters. No one should have to face life’s challenges alone, and sometimes the first step toward healing is simply having a brother beside you, sharing an adventure and reminding you that you belong.

That’s why we do what we do. The bull is an incredible achievement, but the brotherhood, the memories, and the connections made along the way are what make these experiences truly priceless.

Steve and Mike, thank you for showing what perseverance and brotherhood look like. We’re proud to celebrate this hunt with you!

This is Brave Souls United. More than hunting. More than the outdoors. It’s brotherhood, purpose, and healing — one adventure at a time.

❤️🇺🇸 NO ONE WALKS ALONE.

10/15/2026

🇺🇸🦌 A LITTLE FAMILY TIME IN BETWEEN TAKING VETERANS AFIELD! 🦌🇺🇸

In between the craziness of getting veterans outdoors with Brave Souls United, our own Totz Patrick was able to get his daughter out after school for a couple of evenings of Wyoming deer hunting.

They started out chasing a cool cactus buck Patrick had spotted one rainy morning. They found him just across the fence on private land at 150 yards the first evening, but couldn’t turn him up the next day. With limited time, they shifted gears and started looking for other bucks.

Eventually, they spotted a group of five bucks and worked their way into position.

At 480 yards, Kinzi settled in behind the 25 Creedmoor and absolutely delivered! 🎯 Her precisely placed 117-grain McGuire Ballistics Copper Rose did the job, and the buck folded.

Patrick couldn’t be prouder of his girl, and we can certainly understand why!

At Brave Souls United, we spend a lot of time talking about the healing power of the outdoors, the importance of family, and the memories made along the way. Whether we’re helping a veteran experience a hunt they never thought possible or watching our own kids grow up in the outdoors, these moments are what it’s all about.

The animals are special, but the memories, the time together, and the lessons passed down from one generation to the next are what last a lifetime.

Congratulations, girl! You flat-out hammered it! ❤️🦌

And from all of us at Brave Souls United , we’re proud to see our own out making these memories with his daughter. These are the moments a dad never forgets!

🇺🇸 Brave Souls United
Healing veterans through the outdoors, connection, and brotherhood.

Thank you
Zermatt Arms
BSF Barrels
Trijicon, Inc.
Hawkins Precision
MDT Sporting Goods
TriggerTech
307 Accuracy
Wyoming Sportsman's Group

10/15/2026

And the winner of the Michigan vs Penn State tickets is……

Andrea Warnock
Andrea is a US Army veteran with a combat deployment to Afghanistan.

Congratulations Andrea, and thank you for your service to our great nation.

We will be in contact shortly!

10/14/2026

🇺🇸 VETERAN HUNTER SPOTLIGHT:
Jon Schein 🇺🇸

23 years. Dozens of deployments. A lifetime of service.

Please join us in welcoming Jon Schein, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major, to the Brave Souls United family!

Jon served from May 1996 to June 2019, retiring after 23 years, 1 month, and 10 days of service (but who’s counting? 😉). A communications specialist throughout his entire military career, Jon deployed dozens of times, including 15 deployments to the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

After more than two decades of service, the transition back to civilian life can bring challenges that aren’t always visible from the outside. Finding purpose, connection, and a new mission doesn’t necessarily end when the uniform comes off.

Jon shared something that gets right to the heart of what Brave Souls United is all about:

“The outdoors means a lot to me, whether by myself or with others. It is my time to connect with God and heal!!! I am extremely humbled to be granted/gifted an opportunity to spend time with Brave Souls United and fellow veterans as we connect through nature.”

Like many of us, Jon knows the struggle veterans face after leaving the military; searching for purpose and trying to understand why we’re still here. For Jon, opportunities like this provide time to reflect and remember that he is still here for a reason.

That is the power of the outdoors. It’s more than hunting. It’s about brotherhood, faith, healing, and finding purpose alongside people who understand the road you’ve traveled.

At Brave Souls United , we believe no veteran should have to navigate that journey alone. Sometimes, getting back into the woods, the prairie , sharing a campfire, or standing shoulder to shoulder with another veteran is a reminder that there is still a mission ahead and a reason to keep moving forward.

Jon, we are honored to have you with us. Thank you for your years of service, your sacrifices, and your willingness to share your story. We’re looking forward to the memories, the miles, and the brotherhood still ahead.

You served your country for 23 years. Now, let’s keep moving forward together.

🇺🇸 Brave Souls United
Healing veterans through the outdoors, connection, and brotherhood.

🙏🏼 Never forget: you’re still here for a reason.

10/14/2026

🇺🇸🏈 VETERAN TICKET GIVEAWAY — MICHIGAN VS. PENN STATE!

A generous supporter has donated 2 FREE tickets in ROW 5 at The Big House, and Brave Souls United wants to get them into the hands of a deserving veteran!

🏈 Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM EDT
📍 Michigan Stadium — Ann Arbor, Michigan
🎟️ 2 FREE tickets — ROW 5!

🇺🇸 WINNER WILL BE DRAWN OCTOBER 15! 🇺🇸

Know a veteran who deserves a day at one of college football’s most iconic stadiums? Tag them below!

At Brave Souls United, we believe in the power of connection, brotherhood, and creating opportunities for veterans to get out, enjoy life, and make lasting memories.

Sometimes, it’s about more than the game. It’s about the experience, the people beside you, and the memories you take home.

A HUGE thank-you to the individual who stepped up and thought of our veterans. Your generosity means more than you know!

🚨 if you are a military veteran
Comment “Michigan vs Penn” below to be entered!

Only comment if you can get
Yourself to the game and make use of these tickets! 🚨

Let’s get these tickets to a deserving veteran! 🇺🇸

10/13/2026

🚨 updated

Congratulations Lucky Lor
You have been selected for this diy hunt! 🚨

🔥 BRAVE SOULS UNITED — 23ND FALL 2026 VETERAN HUNT OPPORTUNITY! 🔥

🇺🇸 Brave Souls United is proud to release our 23rd disabled veteran hunt opportunity for Fall 2026!

🦌 WYOMING WHITETAIL DEER HUNT — DIY OPPORTUNITY 🦌

Brave Souls United is offering another opportunity to get a veteran into the field chasing Wyoming whitetails!

We’re looking for a veteran ready to get outdoors, enjoy the hunt, and experience the brotherhood that comes with time spent in the field.

This is an opportunity to step away from the everyday noise, spend time outdoors, and enjoy what hunting has to offer. At Brave Souls United, we believe the outdoors can provide purpose, connection, healing, and the kind of brotherhood that reminds us we’re never alone

We have ONE area 138,139,140,142,143 type 3, whitetail deer license available for a deserving disabled veteran!

📍 HUNT DETAILS

* Hunt Areas: 138, 139, 140, 142 & 143 type 3
* Season: October 1 – November 30
* Game: Any whitetail deer

⚠️ QUICK TURNAROUND — THIS ONE IS COMING UP FAST! ⚠️

🏆 WINNER ANNOUNCED: OCTOBER 16, 2026

🇺🇸 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered, applicants must complete ALL of the following:

🚨 1. 🇺🇸 Be a disabled veteran with a VA disability rating of 50% or higher.

🚨 2. you must FOLLOW the Brave Souls United page.

🚨 3. Comment “Backstraps “and the state you are applying from.

🚨 4. 🌐 Visit the Brave Souls United website and select “Join Us” using the link below or the Join Us tab on our main page.

👉 https://www.bravesoulsunited.com/

⚠️ Failure to complete ALL requirements will result in disqualification.

‼️ IMPORTANT HUNT DETAILS ‼️

This is a DIY hunt.

Brave Souls United will facilitate the license transfer to the selected veteran and help point them in the right direction with area information and guidance if wanted or needed.

We’re here to help create the opportunity. It’s about getting a veteran into the field, building connections, and experiencing the healing power of the outdoors.

PLEASE ONLY COMMENT IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO MAKE THIS HUNT HAPPEN

This opportunity is coming together quickly. We want this license in the hands of a veteran who is ready and able to put it to use.

🚨🚨🚨 SHARE THIS WITH ANY AND ALL VETERANS YOU KNOW — AND TAG THEM BELOW! 🚨🚨🚨

Every share could help this opportunity reach the veteran who needs it most.

10/12/2026

Veteran Hunter DIY success ! 🇺🇸👊🏻

Josh Weilbacher proudly served 9 years in the United States Marine Corps as a Motor Transport Marine and wrecker operator, completing my active-duty service in 2024.

The Corps taught him discipline, sacrifice, leadership, and the importance of brotherhood. Although he hung up the uniform, the values and lessons he learned will stay with him for life.

Today, he believes in continuing to serve by supporting others, especially fellow veterans. The outdoors offers something special, a chance to reconnect, find peace, build friendships, and rediscover purpose beyond the uniform.

Sometimes it’s about more than the hunt. It’s about the people beside you, the conversations along the way, and knowing you don’t have to walk through life alone.

The uniform may come off, but the mission to serve others never ends.

Congratulations on your DIY Wyoming antelope success!

Semper Fi. 🇺🇸

10/10/2026

🏈 PACKERS vs. BILLS RAFFLE UPDATE
NEW WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🏈

Sometimes plans change, and that means another opportunity for someone else!

Our original winner wasn’t able to make the trip happen and graciously asked us to draw again. We appreciate that and were happy to give someone else the chance to experience this incredible game!

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW WINNER! 🎉

🏆 #134 — Michael Bernarde! 🏆

Michael, congratulations! We hope you’re ready for an unforgettable experience watching the Green Bay Packers take on the Buffalo Bills on December 13!

From everyone at Brave Souls United , thank you to every single person who bought a ticket, shared our mission, and helped support our veterans.

This is about more than a game or a giveaway. It’s about building something bigger; a brotherhood where veterans find connection, purpose, healing, and hope.

🇺🇸 Healing veterans through the outdoors, connection, and brotherhood.

Thank you for standing with Brave Souls United!

10/10/2026

Update 🚨
Matthew Fryer has been selected
For this hunt! Congratulations Matthew!

🔥 BRAVE SOULS UNITED — 22ND FALL 2026 VETERAN HUNT OPPORTUNITY! 🔥

🇺🇸 Brave Souls United is proud to release our 22nd disabled veteran hunt opportunity for Fall 2026!

🦌 WYOMING REGION C DEER HUNT — DIY OPPORTUNITY 🦌

We have ONE (1) Region C deer license available for a deserving disabled veteran!

📍 HUNT DATES: NOVEMBER 1–15, 2026
📍 REGION C — AREAS 17, 18, 19, 23, 26, 29 & 31

⚠️ QUICK TURNAROUND — THIS ONE IS COMING UP FAST! ⚠️

The November whitetail-only season is quickly approaching, and we’re moving fast to get this opportunity into the right veteran’s hands.

🏆 WINNER ANNOUNCED: OCTOBER 13, 2026

🇺🇸 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered, applicants must complete ALL of the following:

1. 🇺🇸 Be a disabled veteran with a VA disability rating of 50% or higher.
2. you must FOLLOW the Brave Souls United page.
3. Comment “Whitetail “and the state you are applying from.
4. 🌐 Visit the Brave Souls United website and select “Join Us” using the link below or the Join Us tab on our main page.

👉 https://www.bravesoulsunited.com/

⚠️ Failure to complete ALL requirements will result in disqualification.

‼️ IMPORTANT HUNT DETAILS ‼️

This is a DIY hunt.

Brave Souls United will facilitate the license transfer to the selected veteran and help point them in the right direction with area information and guidance if wanted or needed.

We’re here to help create the opportunity. It’s about getting a veteran into the field, building connections, and experiencing the healing power of the outdoors.

PLEASE ONLY COMMENT IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO MAKE THIS HUNT HAPPEN THIS NOVEMBER!

This opportunity is coming together quickly. We want this license in the hands of a veteran who is ready and able to put it to use.

🚨🚨🚨 SHARE THIS WITH ANY AND ALL VETERANS YOU KNOW — AND TAG THEM BELOW! 🚨🚨🚨

Every share could help this opportunity reach the veteran who needs it most.

🇺🇸 Brave Souls United
Healing veterans through the outdoors, connection, and brotherhood.

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