After retiring from the U.S. Army in 2010, Omar "Crispy" Avila vowed to never let his injuries control his life. Since then, he’s been on a quest for recovery, physical therapy, and spiritual healing—free from dependence on medication to combat the intense emotions tied to his experiences in combat. He wanted his peace to come from the natural world, not a pill.
One day, Omar’s phone rang. When he answered, his friend asked, “Hey, what are you doing this weekend?” Omar didn’t have any plans, so his friend asked him to go hunting.
He agreed.
After that unforgettable experience, Omar was hooked. His appetite for learning was insatiable. While his friends went out to shoot pool, he sat at his computer researching his new obsession.
Hunting was no longer a hobby—it was a lifestyle.