No one beams with more pride than the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program’s Holly Richards. A. Because it’s her favorite month of the year, Pride Month. And B. Because she finally gets to share her story about her first ever hunt.
Holly took part in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge’s “First Shot” mentored hunt program in October 2022. Over 50 mentors volunteer their time to help mentees have positive and empowering experiences in the outdoors, with over 80% of the mentees continuing or planning to continue to hunt after the program.
Read more about Holly’s First Shot experience! https://www.fws.gov/story/2024-06/taking-pride-first-time-hunt
