Left to Right: Jeff Proctor, Tom Jones (MiOFO) and Denny Steele. Photo courtesy of Mark VanBogelen.

On Saturday February 24, 2018 The Wilderness Connection held its third annual Wild Game Dinner. The Wildness Connection is a group of Christian volunteers with the motto, “Enjoying creation through hunting, camping, fishing and hiking.” Once a year they come together to organize a fund raising event that includes a wild game dinner.

This year’s event was held at the Sharon United Methodist Church Hall. A sellout crowd of 120 people attended. The main speaker this year was Alvin Sitkiewicz  the host of TV’s Michigan Gone Wild. Also speaking was Drew Youngdyke, outdoor enthusiast, writer, Train-to-Hunt athlete and a member of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.

The Wild Game Dinner is a fund-raiser. The recipient of the $2,500 raised at this year’s event was Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors. Their mission is to provide improved outdoor recreation opportunities for disabled veterans and individuals with health challenges.