On a cold morning in Monterey, CA, members and supporters of the Lazy Lab Hunting Club coordinated and joined together for the club’s first Waterfowl Hunt which included two parties of Active Duty personnel and Dependents.
The conditions seemed perfect on the 30th of November, 2014, but alas, the ducks did not seem to fly close enough for a decent and ethical shot.
But trust me, there were no sour faces on this day. Simply being with fellow shipmates and family members brings the joy and laughter out to bare. It warms my heart to see that even in the coldest of conditions, bringing service members together for an outdoors expedition can warm the saddest of souls. My friends, it is not about the harvest of game. It truly is about the relationships we can establish founded upon our service to our country.
God bless, y’all!
Matt Mitchelson