Tony grew up in the hills of NW Pennsylvania in a family that shared a love for the outdoors. His Dad, grandfather & uncles always had time to teach him how to hunt, fish & trap. He developed quite a sense of adventure which led him to join the army at the age of 17. He served for almost 10 years, when he transitioned to the Army Reserves and civilian life to pursue an education in Aviation. He obtained his commercial pilots license just prior to September 11, 2001. Watching the War on Terror unfold on television was more than he could take and eventually went back into the Army to attend the Special Forces Qualification course where he served until he retired.

Since retiring he jumped back into the hunting world with both feet, chasing big game across North America. Getting back into the outdoors has been game changer for him. He understands the many struggles’ veterans face today and the power of getting together with fellow veterans to enjoy the outdoors and pursue wild game.