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Caddell ’ s Old Town Creek Farm : Constant , Gracious Supporter of AHERO Hunts

By Connie Conway
The woods and fields of Kirby Caddell ’ s Old Town Creek Farm have been the scene of AHERO deer and turkey hunts over the years . The Caddell family ’ s generosity allows AHERO to bring wounded Vets to find solace and healing in the Farm ’ s beautiful settings .
Thoughtful accommodations at the Farm ’ s lodge provide comfort and inspire selfconfidence in these warriors . Too many of our Veterans have come out of their military service experience with long-term PTS , loss of limbs and other severe damages to body and soul . During hunting events , they forge lifelong friendships through sharing conversations and meals , discussing the day ’ s best moments or offering insights on their experiences while in the service .
Now AHERO would like to say a very special THANK YOU to the Caddell Family for the amazing and ongoing “ gift ” of providing such a wonderful gathering place for so many of our heroes . The organizers , volunteers and guest Veterans of AHERO are exceedingly grateful !
The Farm has been family owned and operated since 2001 . For more than 20 years , its 1600 acres have been carefully and painstakingly developed into a wildlife paradise where wild turkey , deer , coyote , bobcat , dove and other animals native to Alabama freely roam . Innovative and protective practices such as managed burns and year-round development of food plots continue to keep these amazing “ hunting grounds ” as healthy and sustainable as they are full of beauty and wildlife .
Old Town Creek Farm is also open to the public for retreats , celebrations , corporate gatherings and other events . In 2020 , the Farm was the setting in for the Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Force 4 Titan fight camp in preparation for the Titan FC64 championship
match , later held in the Dominican Republic , between 23-fight-veteran Jason Thornton and AHERO ’ s own Lex McMahon .* Streamed on UFC Fight Pass , the fight ’ s outcome amazed just about everyone – no one more than McMahon himself , who had dedicated his winning purse to AHERO .
Owners Kirby and Robin Caddell and their friendly team of family members welcome your inquiry . For more information , please visit https :// www . oldtowncreekfarm . com / contactus
* For a blow-blow description with great photos of the championship fight , read the interview with McMahon in our 2020 issue of AHERO Magazine , available at AHEROusa / magazine2020
Robin & Kirby Caddell , owners of Caddell Old Town Creek Farm , Alabama
Carter Weeks , a seasoned turkey hunter and guide is a member of the Caddell Family . He is also a foodplot and wIldlife management consultant
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