Charity Partner
Challenge The Outdoors
Dedicated to serving the recreational needs of the physically challenged sportsperson.
The Mission
A 501(c)(3) dedicated to serving the recreational needs and desires of the physically challenged sportsperson — getting people back outside, in the field, on the water, in the woods.
By The Numbers
25+
Years getting people outside
100%
Volunteer-powered
1
Fully accessible pond — Peter's Pond
Who They Serve
Disabled sportspersons across Wisconsin (and welcomed from anywhere) — along with the friends, family, and volunteers who come along for the ride.
The Story
Challenge The Outdoors started in 1998 around a simple idea: a disability shouldn't be the end of a life spent outside. For a hunter, an angler, a kid who grew up in a tree stand — losing access to those places is losing a piece of yourself.
What began with a handful of volunteers organizing fishing trips has grown into a year-round program of hunts, outings, and a dedicated accessible pond off Highway 29 between Green Bay and Shawano. Peter's Pond is the kind of place where the parking lot, the dock, the path to the water — all of it — was designed so nobody has to ask for help to participate.
It runs on volunteers, donated boats, donated time, and a stubborn belief that the outdoors belongs to everyone.
What They Offer
Programs, services, and the everyday work.
01
Fishing Outings
Accessible fishing days on Wisconsin lakes and ponds — boats, gear, and guides included.
02
Hunting Events
Guided hunts adapted for participants, from deer to waterfowl to upland birds.
03
Peter's Pond
A fully accessible pond in Shawano County designed for participants to fish, gather, and connect with nature.
04
Annual Sporting Clay Fundraiser
The signature event that fuels a year's worth of outings.
05
Community & Fellowship
The part you can't put on a brochure — the friendships built around a shared love of the outdoors.
How You Can Help
The best partners run on neighbors who show up.
Visit Challenge The Outdoors's site to donate, volunteer, or find out how to get involved.
