Update (Registration Closed):
Jeff Kenter of MD won the live drawing on Oct 17th. As he is not a Veteran, he selected David Thomas, USMC for the award. Dave Thomas felt he wanted to further extend the opportunity and passed his selection to Jack Self, USMC from TX.
Chasing free range red stag in Las Pampas, Argentina during the late season rut April 12-20, 2024.
Poitahue Hunting
You’ll fly into Buenos Aires and layover for a day before taking a private charter into the Las Pampas region in south central Argentina. There you’ll be hosted at an 80,000+ acre ranch with home cooked meals and nothing but peace and quiet for miles & miles in every direction. For the next 5 days you’ll chase free range stag with professional hunters as the weather starts to turn to winter and the rut is in its last roar. This will be a spot & stalk, still hunting, and blind rifle experience. At Poitahue there will be plenty of additional opportunities to upgrade your hunt with blackbuck antelope, fallow, axis deer, or buffalo; if desired
After the hunt you’ll trip back to Buenos Aires with no layovers and return to the US with the group.
“I’m exceptionally blessed with opportunities that I desire to share with others. I’m passionate about creating these ‘opportunities of a lifetime’ for those that would never otherwise have the possibility”
~tosh
Drawing Details
During our 4th Annual Fundraiser (May 15th to June 30th, 2023), donation levels ‘White’, ‘Blue’, & ‘Gold’ will receive entires (x2, x10, & x20 respectively) for an all expense covered hunting trip to Spain or Argentina; 2 trips, 1 Veteran per trip.
Anyone can enter and win the drawing. However, only Enlisted Veterans with an Honorable Discharge of the Ranks E-1 to E-4 are eligible for the experience.
If you’ve never served, are above the rank of E-4, or are an officer; you win the drawing and select someone you desire to reward with the opportunity.
All branches of service are eligible regardless of combat experience, occupational specialty, or age. Some physical limitations will unfortunately not be able to be accommodated on these specific trips, at this time.
INCLUDED IN THE AWARD:
- Coach class roundtrip airfare
- Outfitter hunting licenses, land permits, weapons rental & ammunition in country if desired, and species fees for trophy class harvests. (Hunter is responsible for fees associated with upgraded harvests)
- All accommodations, meals, and non-personal (souvenirs, upgrades) incidentals
- Outfitter & Guide tips
- Photography & Videography
HUNTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- A valid hunting license in the US, required hunting safety courses, consulate permit fees
- Valid travel documentation to include passport & visa requirements
- Taxidermy and associated export & import fees for trophies
- Proper hunting clothing and equipment
We will host a live drawing within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the donation window.
Donations made through physical checks need to include phone number and email on the check.
Contact us via email to [email protected] SUBJ: Int’l Vet Hunt for alternate means of donation.
Note: While these are hunting opportunities to seek adventure, they are also enriched with leadership engagement, growth mindset development, community engagement, and social uplift. You’ll have to endure tosh’s constant mentorship chatter consistent with the Big Fish Foundation mission. It promises to be a transformational experience whether you are expecting it or not.
Registration not available at this time.
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Big Fish Foundation
We were founded by Major Brian Chontosh, USMC (ret.). During OIF in 2003, he led the CAAT platoon for 3/5, and his radio call-sign was “Big Fish”.
