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About Buncha Vets

Built to reconnect veterans through fishing, fellowship, and purpose.

Buncha Vets is a veteran-founded organization focused on improving the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of veterans through therapeutic fishing experiences across the United States. The mission is simple: create spaces where veterans can step outside daily pressures, spend time on the water, and build community with people who understand.

Led by founders Michael and Whitney Mullins, the brand combines veteran leadership, outdoor recreation, and practical fundraising so support can turn into real experiences for veterans and their families.

Veterans spending time together on a fishing trip

Mission statement

Enhance the health and well-being of veterans and their families through fellowship and fishing.

What Buncha Vets stands for

A mission designed for long-term impact

The business plan points to a focused model: use partnerships, community support, and merchandise revenue to create restorative outdoor experiences for veterans.

Veteran-founded leadership

Buncha Vets was founded by Michael and Whitney Mullins in Richmond, Kentucky, with the mission of creating meaningful experiences for veterans through fellowship and fishing.

Healing through the outdoors

The organization is built on the belief that time on the water can support physical, mental, and emotional well-being by reducing isolation and creating real connection.

All-inclusive support

The long-term goal is to make fishing trips accessible at no cost to veterans by helping cover travel, lodging, meals, licenses, and guide support.

Growth plan

From regional partnerships to national reach

Buncha Vets is starting lean and community-driven, with a roadmap focused on steady expansion and deeper veteran support.

Build partnerships with charter operators in Kentucky and surrounding states.
Grow a strong digital presence that keeps supporters connected to the mission.
Expand into a nationwide network of trips, sponsors, and veteran partnerships.
Develop mentorship and community support that lasts beyond a single event.

How the mission is funded

A diversified support model

The plan combines direct giving with brand revenue so Buncha Vets can grow sustainably while keeping the veteran experience at the center.

Individual donations from people who want to directly support veterans.
Corporate sponsorships and grants aligned with veteran wellness and outdoor recreation.
Mission-driven merchandise sales that help fund operations and future trips.
In-kind support from lodging, equipment, and hospitality partners.

Why it matters

More than a trip

Buncha Vets is positioned as a movement to help veterans reconnect with each other, rediscover purpose, and experience the healing power of nature in a setting built around trust and camaraderie.