WILD Jaeger

What WILD Jaeger does

WILD Jaeger Veteran Adventures, Inc. (WJVA) is a private U.S. nonprofit organization founded in 2010 and headquartered in Camillus, New York. The organization is co-owned by CEO/Co-Owner Ricky Mills (New York office) and CFO/Co-Owner John MacCallum (New Jersey office), both U.S. military Veterans who also sit on the Board of Directors. The company operates a single core program — the Veteran Adventures Program — that connects Veterans to one another and to nature through hunting, photography, and videography expeditions conducted in locations including Hungary, Croatia, and Maryland, with a documented video archive spanning 15+ years.

The organization's revenue model is donation-based and event-based rather than commercial. Individual donations are accepted through PayPal, and recurring fundraising events such as the Jim Pagliughi Memorial Shoot at Cedar Creek Sporting Clays in Millville, NJ are used to fund Veteran programming. WILD Jaeger also produces advertising content (photography, videography, social media assets) for outdoor product partner companies, marketing those brands to the global outdoor community with stated emphasis on raising product awareness in Europe. WILD Jaeger TV, a YouTube sub-brand, hosts the archive of Veteran adventure hunt videos and serves as the principal content marketing asset.

WILD Jaeger serves U.S. Military Veterans as its primary segment and provides free services, with no pricing tiers disclosed. Programming support includes information and referrals for Transition Assistance, VA Educational Benefits, disability claims (initial filing and compensation improvement), Social Security Disability filing, Survivors Benefits, STAR Program property tax relief, Suicide Prevention, Whole Health for Life initiatives, and Veteran Entrepreneur Mentorship. Veterans are referred to partner organizations such as VALOR Clinic Foundation for clinical support. The organization reaches its audience through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), its website (wildjaeger.com), direct outreach, and direct email contact with the co-founders.

Name

WILD Jaeger

Legal name

WILD Jaeger Veteran Adventures, Inc.

Website

https://wildjaeger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

WILD Jaeger Veteran Adventures is a private U.S. nonprofit that runs outdoor hunting, photography, and videography expeditions for military Veterans across the U.S., Hungary, and Croatia, funded by donations, fundraising events, and outdoor-brand marketing content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Outdoor Adventure Services

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (1142), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Safaris & Game Drives (THAJAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep) (THAJABAD)

Keywords

• Veteran outdoor programs
• Outdoor adventure services
• Video production services
• Veteran rehabilitation support
• Nonprofit fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Camillus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts donations via PayPal to support Veterans with rehabilitation pursuits in nature and connection to other Veterans.
2. Fundraising Events: Organizes fundraising events such as the Jim Pagliughi Memorial Shoot at Cedar Creek Sporting Clays to raise funds for Veteran programs.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WILD Jaeger Veteran Adventures is a veteran-run nonprofit that conducts outdoor hunting adventures, photography, and videography to support veteran rehabilitation and peer connection. The organization also produces advertising and video content for outdoor product partner companies to market those brands to the global outdoor community, with particular emphasis on European markets. Programs and content are funded through donations and fundraising events.

Product overview

WILD Jaeger Veteran Adventures is a nonprofit organization run by Veterans that operates as a single, unified program rather than a platform-based product. The core offering is the Veteran Adventures Program, which facilitates outdoor rehabilitation activities including hunting expeditions, photography, and videography production for partner outdoor product companies. The organization serves Veterans through connections with nature and peer support, helping them achieve overall well-being via VA, state, and nonprofit programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WILD Jaeger TV: YouTube channel featuring veteran adventure content and outdoor activities

Products and services

• Veteran Adventures Program Veteran Adventures Program (WILD Jaeger Veteran Adventures / WJVA) connects military veterans to other veterans through outdoor activities including hunting expeditions, photography, and videography to support rehabilitation and overall well-being. The program also helps veterans navigate VA benefits, transition assistance, disability claims, suicide prevention referrals, and Whole Health programs.
• Outdoor Brand Marketing Content Production Production of photography, videography, and advertisements for outdoor product partner companies to market those brands and products to the global outdoor community, with emphasis on raising awareness of quality outdoor products in Europe.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VALOR Clinic FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWILD Jaeger references Veterans to VALOR Clinic Foundation as part of their comprehensive support services for Veterans seeking rehabilitation and wellness programs.
• Cedar Creek Sporting ClaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCedar Creek Sporting Clays in Millville, NJ hosts the Jim Pagliughi Memorial Shoot fundraising event for WILD Jaeger. Venue contact is Joe Pancoast at [email protected].
• Outdoor Product Partner CompaniesminorOthersWILD Jaeger partners with outdoor product companies for marketing content, producing advertisements for their website, social media pages, and video production to raise awareness of quality outdoor products, particularly in Europe.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Safari Club International: Major hunting and outdoor conservation advocacy organization with banquet/fundraising infrastructure. Comparable as a hunting-community ecosystem player that hosts events and supports outdoor product marketing, but not veteran-focused.
• Ducks Unlimited: Large waterfowl and habitat conservation nonprofit with a strong hunter-member fundraising apparatus. Comparable in running a conservation-hunting brand with banquet/event-driven revenue, but not focused on veteran programs.
• National Wild Turkey Federation: Wild turkey and habitat conservation nonprofit with extensive hunting-event and banquet infrastructure. Comparable as a hunting-themed nonprofit running community events, though its mission is conservation rather than veteran welfare.

Direct peers

• Freedom Hunters: Nonprofit that takes military, veterans, and first responders on guided hunting adventures. Highly comparable model: hunter-led outdoor programming for veteran communities, donor-funded, with content/social media presence.
• Heroes on the Water: Volunteer-led nonprofit offering kayak fishing and other outdoor therapy programs to wounded veterans. Comparable in mission, donation model, and use of nature-based recreation for veteran rehabilitation.
• Whitetails Unlimited: National conservation organization running fundraising banquets and hunting/outdoor events with active military and veteran engagement. Comparable as a deer-hunting-focused outdoor nonprofit running member-fundraising events.
• Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation: Provides outdoor events (hunting, fishing, sporting clays) for wounded combat veterans. Closely mirrors WILD Jaeger's veteran-focused outdoor rehabilitation model with a national footprint.
• Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing: Provides fly fishing outings and instruction as therapeutic recreation for disabled veterans. Same donation-funded nonprofit structure serving veterans through guided outdoor experiences.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: One of the largest US veteran service nonprofits offering a broad portfolio including physical and mental health programs. Overlaps in veteran welfare mission but operates at materially larger scale and scope than WILD Jaeger.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit deploying disaster response teams across the US. Shares the veteran-led, mission-driven culture and donor-supported funding model, but operates in disaster response rather than outdoor recreation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChOYDBQA1R03JQtD5cAE-MA
• Facebookfacebook.com/wildjaeger
• Instagraminstagram.com/wj_ricky_mills
• Xx.com/wildjaeger
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wild-jaeger-llc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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