Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
Each year, some of the proceeds from the MnEBA Gun Raffle Calendar go towards funding the Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt.
This hunt is typically awarded to military veterans from Minnesota who are living with disabilities.
Hay Creek Ranch, owned and operated by Aaron Seitz, serves as the host location for this special hunt. Located in the heart of deer country near Nebish, MN, Hay Creek Ranch offers hunters a professional, memorable experience and the opportunity to pursue the trophy hunt of their dreams. With its expansive private hunting grounds, Hay Creek Ranch provides an exclusive and personalized hunting experience.
MnEBA extends its sincere appreciation to Aaron and his crew for their continued dedication to providing an exceptional experience for each hunt recipient. Their generosity in donating the use of the ranch’s hunting grounds and lodging facilities plays an important role in making this annual event possible.
We also thank Tony’s Trophy Elk Hunt Ranch in Baudette, MN for donating their beautiful hunt facility and guide services for the first 18 years of this program. Various organizations and individuals have also made contributions over the years to help provide the bull and to cover other associated expenses.
Past Hunt Recipients
2026 – Clint Miller, a veteran of the United States Army
20th Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
2025 – Kendall Roche, a veteran of the United States Air Force and
United States Army
19th Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
2024 – Jim Pfaff, a veteran of the United States Air Force
18th Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
2023 – Chad Sheridan, a veteran of the United States Army and
Minnesota National Guard
17th Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
2022 – Mike Marcum, a veteran of the United States Army
16th Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
2021 – Keith Frantsen, a veteran of the United States Army
15th Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
2020 – Jason Grant, a veteran of the United States Army
14th Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
2019 – Darryl Vacura, a disabled veteran of the United States Army, Lake of 
the Woods, MN
13th Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
2018 – Willy Puckett, disabled veteran of the Minnesota National Guard, Monticello, MN
12th Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
2017 – Brian Burke, disabled veteran of the United States Air Force, Oak
Grove, MN
11th Annual MnEBA Charitable Elk Hunt
2016 – Eileen Vasquez, disabled veteran of the United States Navy,
St. Paul, MN
10th-annual-mneba-charitable-elk-hunt-2016
2015 – Tom Block, disabled veteran of the United States Army originally from Waseca, MN
Waseca Native Veteran Harvests Beautiful Bull Elk
2014 – Erik Olson, disabled veteran of the United States Marine Corp 
from River Falls, WI
River Falls Marine Corp Veteran Harvests Bull Elk
2013 – Dan Walberg, disabled veteran of the United States Army from Pine 
River, MN
Pine River Army Veteran Harvests Bull Elk
2012 – David Valtinson, disabled Vietnam veteran of the United States Army
from Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids Vietnam Veteran Harvests Bull Elk
2011 – Mike McElhiney, wounded 21-year veteran, retired Master Sergeant 
of the United States Army from Independence, MN
Hennepin County U.S. Army Veteran Experiences Elk Hunt
2010 – Jeff Srisourath, Specialist with Minnesota National Guard from
Roseau County.
Roseau County Iraq Veteran Experiences Elk Hunt
2009 – Tim Mehrkens, Sergeant First Class United States Army and Navy
from Norman County
Norman County Veteran Selected for Elk Hunt
2008 – Jim Sursley, combat disabled veteran of Vietnam War, formerly from 
Minnesota
Vietnam Veteran Takes Monster Bull
2007 – Michael Hanson, blind since infancy, from the Twin Cities metro area
Blind Hunter Shoots Trophy Elk
