kids with great fathers but nowhere to hunt. We decided, ‘Let’s carry on Tanner’s legacy take kids hunting or teach them how to hunt.’ What we wanted was to come together with these kids in a good Christian environment. “We’ve built a cabin out there for individuals and groups of kids to stay overnight,” said Doug. “Church groups have brought their youth groups. We get a lot of calls and requests from single parents, but we also encourage family time out there. If there’s a father who has a kid that’s interested in hunting, but doesn’t have anywhere to go, we’ll take them.” In February 2014, Shannon and Tracy Hart with Buckhorn Creek Trail Ride hosted an event to benefit the Tanner Williams Foundation. Every year since, “They’ve been kind enough to let us do the concessions for their two trail rides. All the proceeds we make benefit the Tanner Williams Foundation,” said Doug. The woods are maintained year round by Doug and Larry Brantley. “We keep it mowed, cleaned, and the feeders full. Young people are accompanied by an adult at all times. We have all types of hunting and fishing. We’ll do rabbit hunts sometimes with a pile of kids, and deer hunts. We limit the number of hunters for the purpose of safety.” Last year, the Foundation added paintball to its range of outdoor activities. Paintball activities are run by John Williams and 86 Toombs County Magazine OPPOSITE PAGE As word got out of what Doug and Lisa wanted to do, volunteers surfaced to help maintain the property, to add new structures like a cabin and skinning rack, and to help with hunts. The Foundation encourages family time, good hunting ethics, and a positive experience for kids at the property. Often, churches bring small groups for hunting as well. Doug and Lisa Williams’ efforts now allow others to enjoy hunting as much as their son Tanner did.
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