“When I heard about the Hunt of Lifetime Foundation, I knew I had to do something.” said Cote, who had just returned from some early morning goose hunting. “These are all inclusive-hunts. We’re hoping to hunt all kinds of game this week.”
Cote donated these hunts to Charles Gibson, a 20-year-old from Kentucky, and Luke Russo, an 11-year-old from Macon, Georgia.
“It’s beautiful up here,” said Gibson. “This is my first ever big game hunt and I love it.”
Gibson is a two-time leukemia survivor. Currently in remission, he has been cancer free for one year and four months. Last Wednesday evening in Connor, Gibson shot a 159-pound black bear.
“We don’t have to spend a dime while we’re up here,” said Russo. “They fed us a steak and lobster dinner when we came up and it was incredible.”
Savage Arms donated a .308 rifle for Gibson and a 7mm-08 for Russo. The state of Maine donated their hunting licenses, and Kim Ralston, a knife maker from Grenada, Mississippi, made hunting knives for the kids.
“Fantastic is the best way I can describe the experience,” said Ralston. “We couldn’t be more pleased. The staff, cooks, and everyone else here are phenomenal. You couldn’t ask for a better group of folks.”
“The knives are beautiful,” said Gibson. “The whole trip has been great so far, and Jesse’s been an awesome guide.”
