St. Lawrence Co., New York Deer Camp

Tom Rausch

About This Camp

The St. Lawrence County Deer Camp began the weekend of Oct. 25-27, 2024 with host Tom Rausch. 

Tom first met 30-30 Ministries’ Director Brad Gill in February 2022 through a mutual passion for deer tracking dogs, specifically wire-haired dachshunds. Brad learned that Tom was a Christian and shared a brochure and some information on 30-30 Ministries.

Then, in 2024, the Lord called Tom to host the first-ever 30-30 Ministries Camp in New York. Hosted at his home in Massena, four youth deer hunters and their parents hunted on nearby farms in St. Lawrence County.

Camp Managers

Brad Gill & Chuck Hester

Both 30-30 Ministries’ Director Brad Gill and Board Member Chuck Hester are usually on the road at different Camps. However, in light of Proverbs 27:17 that reads, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another,” they enjoy spending time in Camp a few times a year when the schedule allows.

Brad founded 30-30 Ministries in September 2010, but the very first Camp occurred 11 months later in Twiggs County on the weekend of Aug. 26-28, 2011. Chuck, who barely knew Brad at the time, also attended the very first 30-30 Ministries’ Camp and now attends eight to 10 Camps each calendar year. 

Brad attends Crossroads Baptist Church in Eatonton, Ga and surrendered his life to Jesus in October 2008. Chuck was saved at 22 years old in 1991 and currently attends Shiloh Baptist Church in Newborn.