Antlers, Fins & Feathers | Getting Veterans & First Responders Back Outside

Time outdoors.
Time together.

Antlers, Fins & Feathers gets veterans and first responders back out on the water, into the woods, and around the fire — with the people who matter to them.

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Why we do this

Serving takes something out of you, and it's not always something you get back on your own. We put together fishing, hunting, and camping trips so veterans and first responders can slow down, breathe some fresh air, and spend real time with the people they love. No agenda, no pressure — just the outdoors, done right.

A licensed captain and a veteran reeling in a fish on Lake Michigan
On the water

Fishing charters

A day out with a licensed captain, no experience needed. Bring the kids, bring a buddy — we handle the boat and the gear, you handle the stories you'll tell afterward.

A guided hunting trip in a Northern Michigan wooded field at dawn
In the woods

Guided hunts

Experienced guides, good ground, and no pressure to fill a tag. It's about the walk in, the wait, and the company you keep along the way.

Families and veterans on a wilderness camping trip
Out camping

Camping trips

A weekend out in the woods — tents, a fire, good food, and no schedule to keep. These trips are open to the whole family.

Curt Krajniak, founder of Antlers, Fins & Feathers

Meet Curt

Curt Krajniak grew up in Northern Michigan and has spent his whole life on the water and in the woods — he's a licensed charter fisherman and a lifelong hunter who's happiest with a rod in his hand or a stand in the trees.

"My dad served, and so did a couple of my uncles. This is my way of giving something back to people like them."

Antlers, Fins & Feathers grew out of that — a way to put his experience outdoors to use for the people who've earned a little peace and quiet.

Who this is for

Any veteran or first responder looking to get outside — active or retired, weekend angler or first-timer. Family and friends are always welcome to come along.

  • Veterans of any branch, any era
  • Active and retired first responders — police, fire, EMS
  • Family members and friends, invited along for the day
  • Anyone, experienced or not — we're not grading your cast
  • Groups from veteran service organizations or first-responder departments
  • Anyone who just needs a reason to get outside and reset

Want to help make this possible?

Every trip is funded by donations — your gift covers the fuel, the permits, the gear, and the days these folks get to spend outside. See where your donation goes & other ways to help →

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