Guns Up! Combat Veteran Hunts

Where We Hunt

Richvale. The Pacific Flyway.

Rice country, flooded for the season, under one of the premier migration corridors in North America.

Aerial view of the lodge and farm buildings surrounded by green rice fields

The Field

Ducks, geese, and restorative ground

Our hunts take place near Richvale, California, in the heart of the Pacific Flyway. Known as one of the premier migration corridors in North America, this region is surrounded by rice country that provides ideal habitat for ducks and geese throughout the season. The expansive wetlands and flooded rice fields create an unmatched environment for waterfowl hunting, offering veterans not only world-class opportunities in the field but also a chance to connect with the land, wildlife, and each other in a setting that is both restorative and abundant.

The Lodge

From the field to the table

Each hunt concludes back at the lodge, where the focus shifts from the field to fellowship. Veterans gather around the table to share a hearty meal, swap stories, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes these trips memorable. Together, we clean gear, prepare waterfowl, and take part in the traditions that bond hunters across generations. These moments are just as meaningful as the hunt itself — creating space for laughter, reflection, and the simple joy of being part of a team again.

  • A brushed-in duck blind on a levee with flooded fields and the Sutter Buttes on the horizon
  • Looking out from inside a blind freshly brushed with tules
  • A hunter wades through flooded timber under a clear winter sky
  • Two hunters settle into a blind before dawn
  • Two hunters wearing headlamps set up in the dark before shooting time
  • A hunter walks a grassy levee through flooded rice fields under grey skies
  • A lone hunter stands in a flooded rice field on an overcast morning
  • Two hunters and a black dog with their harvest on a levee
  • Two hunters and a dog beside a pickup in front of the farm shop after a hunt

Support the Mission

Gifts cover gear, licenses, transportation and meals so a combat veteran can hunt for free — and come back next year. Guns Up! is a 501(c)(3); donations may be tax deductible.

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