mrmlwhite Report post Posted July 17, 2019 Let me introduce myself as a long time follower of this great forum. I'd like to thank all those who contribute and provide valuable insight. It is for that reason I reach out to everyone today. I have a family member that drew 23 late bull tag this year who is not going to be able to hunt. He'd like to surrender the tag to a charitable organization and retain his points. As we've never been down this road before, can anyone provide me with a referral to a quality organization we can contact? Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted July 17, 2019 Did he point guard? Im not sure if you keep your points if it goes to a charity or not. I forget the guys name but someone will chime in. Hunts for heroes is a worthy cause, or something where a sick kid could use the tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrmlwhite Report post Posted July 17, 2019 Yes, he purchased PointGuard. As we understand it, it has to go to a qualified nonprofit organization. We are looking for an organization that is not only qualified, but respected by the hunting community. Of course he could always just surrender it to AZGFD, but he'd like to think he helped a vet or terminally ill child with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted July 18, 2019 Contact Tom Wagner with Arizona Elk Society's Heroes Rising Outdoors (Hunts for Heroes). https://www.facebook.com/HeroesRisingOutdoors/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAsf9oRV8Sygrzp8doTZEK54ErBURW_n2YRpLEdDzyjxSpGKBCLYfBCATSSX7rYnYkhKm1HpYI6AACS 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted July 18, 2019 50 minutes ago, rossislider said: Contact Tom Wagner with Arizona Elk Society's Heroes Rising Outdoors (Hunts for Heroes). https://www.facebook.com/HeroesRisingOutdoors/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAsf9oRV8Sygrzp8doTZEK54ErBURW_n2YRpLEdDzyjxSpGKBCLYfBCATSSX7rYnYkhKm1HpYI6AACS Tom makes it effortless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted July 18, 2019 Tom Wagner Hunts for Heroes. Donated my tag to him last year. They take care of everything & send all your info to fish & game to get your points back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted July 18, 2019 Tom is awesome and does great work for vets. If you would like a child to be considered, Eddie Corona from Outdoor Experience 4 All is another option they provide experiences for both vets and kids with permanent disabilities or terminal illnesses. My son has been on the receiving end of his work and I can tell you that what these organizations do makes a huge difference. Eddy Corona (480) 529-8340 https://www.facebook.com/oe4all/ Tom Wagner (480) 760-3868 https://www.facebook.com/HeroesRisingOutdoors/ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lv2hnt Report post Posted July 18, 2019 Thanks everyone for the support! Matt and I just talked about his brother's tag and he'll be donating it to Heroes Rising Outdoors / Hunts for Heroes. BTW, we'll be shifting our name over to Heroes Rising Outdoors as we begin to expand our outreach beyond just hunting to the veteran community here in Arizona. Same program getting wounded veterans out hunting via donated tags. And we always welcome anyone who wants to give back in a volunteer capacity on our hunts! Just contact me: (480)760-3868 ... Good hunting this fall! --- Tom 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrmlwhite Report post Posted July 18, 2019 Highly recommend Tom and his organization if anyone else find themselves in this position. They are doing some incredible work. With any luck, I'll be able to help give back through them, too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohthatguy Report post Posted July 19, 2019 Based on what I saw earlier this week in 23S, some giants will be taken this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim Report post Posted July 19, 2019 Tom what else are you expanding into? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted July 19, 2019 Hope hoghntr gets it. For all the BS we put him thru last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lv2hnt Report post Posted July 20, 2019 Equine therapy for veterans, partnering with fishing therapy organizations, family camping possibilities --- plus ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted July 20, 2019 Spoke to Tom yesterday, he made it so easy to transfer a 4A Bull Sept (archery) tag that a family member cannot go on. Tom it's in the mail. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites