Every year in May, Kicking Bear Kansas invites several veterans and their families to spend some time in the Gyp Hills in Barber County prior to the community’s annual Kicking Bear Camp which is held at the beginning of June. During the guests’ visit, they participate in a wild turkey hunt throughout Barber County, using local guides and hunting areas located near Medicine Lodge.

The veterans can also participate in building relationships with the Kicking Bear campers by sharing their challenges and triumphs. This is only a small way Barber County thanks these men and women for the large sacrifice they have so unself- ishly made for us.