Hunting is more than sport; it’s a cornerstone of American culture. It’s how we connect with nature, respect the land, and pass down values like responsibility, patience, and self-reliance. But here’s the hard truth: hunting doesn’t pass itself down—it’s taught.

Generations of hunters learned in the woods with their fathers, grandfathers, or mentors. Yet today, over 25% of kids grow up in single-parent households—homes where time and resources are stretched to the limit. For these kids, there’s often no one to introduce them to hunting, and they miss out on something far greater than just a tradition.

One of our founders knows this struggle firsthand. Raised by a single mom who worked tirelessly to provide, he never had the chance to go hunting as a kid. He remembers sitting in school, feeling out of place as classmates swapped stories of deer seasons and duck blinds.

It wasn’t until age 27 that he finally got to hunt—and it changed everything. He found purpose in the outdoors, respect for the process, and a connection to something timeless. That experience inspired him to create Killing for Kids to ensure other kids wouldn’t have to wait that long to discover the life-changing power of hunting.