Our Goal
The 1687 Foundation Hunting & Fishing Ministry exists to provide a place of solace, healing, and refuge, through hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities, to those who need it most. We use the Scriptures and God's Word, to relate to those we serve.
Who We Serve
The ministry was established to serve disabled children, terminally ill children, single-parent children, disabled veterans and active service members and families, inner city kids, and other individuals and groups with similar needs or who have experienced brokenness.
Through hunting, fishing, and many other outdoor activities, participants experience God’s amazing handiwork in this beautiful ranch setting. It is our heart’s desire that they see Christ in us, and in this place, and will desire to know Him more.
We team with other like-minded, 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations to serve these individuals and groups. We provide all accommodations and services at no charge.
The 1687 Foundation Hunting & Fishing events are held in a breathtaking ranch setting near Abilene, Texas. The handiwork of God's creation is in full view at every turn. Our facilities and accommodations gift participants with the very best as God has provided us!
How We Started
We began with one hunt in 2014. Ministry head, Jerry Rainey says this regarding their founding, “We were approached by a non-profit ministry wondering if we would do a hunt for a young man with cystic fibrosis. I talked with Woody and Patti Wood, the 1687 Foundation founders, and we had our first hunt with this young man and his grandfather. Every year after, we have continued to grow.”
The focus of our hunting, fishing and outdoor activities is to place Christ centermost. We proclaim His word as having the answers to all of our needs. The guides and staff of The 1687 Fishing & Hunting Ministry are committed to uplifting Christ as they serve others during an exciting life experience.
Note: If you are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization who serves the same outreach groups and individuals as the 1687 Foundation Hunting & Fishing Ministry, we would love to engage with you!
If you are an individual and know someone who could be served by what we do, please contact one of the listed organizations we team with or click below to submit an application for a hunting or fishing event with us.
