OUR STORY
Patriot Outdoors Hunting Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is devoted to making a difference in helping military service members through outdoor activities. Furthermore, Patriot Outdoors assist these hero's during financial hardship, as well as helping them seek professional counseling if needed. Proceeds raised for Patriot Outdoors Hunting Corporation assist our hero's in seeking the therapy of the outdoors with activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. Patriot Outdoors Hunting also provides equipment for our veterans to help them be successful on their outdoors adventure. The therapy of the outdoors has been proven to be beneficial to veterans who suffer from PTSD allowing them to resume their normal day to day life.
NEWS
Patriot Outdoors presents Beards for Benefits - Ohio Chapter. Beards for Benefits is a non-profit organization that brings together wounded veterans and children with disabilities to celebrate life through the joys of turkey hunting and the great outdoors. Through education, hunting, and fellowship, Beards for Benefits will pair disabled veterans and disabled children with skilled hunters and outdoorsmen to build hope, self-confidence, and inspiration while dealing with everyday challenges.
PAST EVENTS
SALUTE TO SERVICE
The 7th annual Salute To Veterans event was held Saturday, February 22, 2025 for all military service members, their families, and the community. A gun raffle, silent auction, and live auction were held. The event held raised funds to send veterans on hunts of a lifetime.
Ridgeville American Legion Post 454
February 22, v2025
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 A great day on the lake with Eyehunter Charters walleye fishing. |  Eyehunter Charters took this group out walleye fishing. |  We had a great time hunting in Southern Ohio with our veteran, Jason Schaffer, and our youth hunter, Cale Johnson. |  Patriot Outdoors Beards 4 Benefits 2025 Group |
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 Patriot Outdoors Beards 4 Benefits 2025, Beckett Hancock and Allen Hillis doubled up. |  Kenny Rangel, US Army and Darryl Griffin, waterfowl hunting in Rulo, Nebraska |  |  |
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 |  Johnny Cullum (above) sits patiently while hunting whitetails with Ghost Holler Whitetails. Johnny was drawn by Patriot Outdoors on this hunt of a lifetime in Kentucky. |  Johnny Cullum, U.S. Navy |  |
 Eddie Lee taking with Daniel Erlandson about his service. Mr. Lee recently lost his son 1st Lt. Weston Lee while deployed in Iraq. |  Kyle Moore and Blake Shierling share a laugh in Alabama on hog hunt with Daniel Erlandson |  Sgt. Erlandson fishing in Alabama |  Mr. Blake Shierling, a great friend to many |
 Patriot Outdoors Hunting, Owner, Jeremy Behnfeldt, with one of Daniel Erlandson's wild boar he harvested. This sow weight was 325 pounds! |  Daniel Erlandson, 3/4 Kilo Company, United States Marine Corp. Daniel showing off his wild boar he harvested with Patriot Outdoors Hunting. A successful trip in Alabama! |  Jeremy, Stephanie and Terry show off their elk they harvested in 2015 at the Y Lazy S Ranch in Colorado. |  Work together, play together! Founder, Jeremy Behnfeldt, and some of his fellow airmen enjoy a day of fishing in Upper Michigan. |
 Kelly and Jeremy show off their plaque they made to be displayed at the Security Forces Squadron in southwest Asia. |  Liam Behnfeldt, son of founder Jeremy, is proud of his first deer. |  Founder Jeremy Behnfeldt and fellow airmen Walter Ski reunite after their deployment overseas. |  Liam Behnfeldt naps wearing his Patriot Outdoors hat while turkey hunting with his dad. |
 Stephanie with her 5x4 elk she took in Colorado |  Founder Jeremy Behnfeldt poses with his elk he harvest in Colorado |  Group with the days catch at East Shore Marina after a day fishing on Lake Michigan. |