Terry Houin

Tactical Shooter — United States 🇺🇸

U.S. Navy SEAL veteran and passionate whitetail hunter.

Nationality

United States 🇺🇸

Hunting Type

Tactical Shooter

Rifle

Career Start

2019

Favorite Game

Whitetail Deer

Field

Veteran/ Outdoor Advocate

Notable Achievements

Retired Navy SEAL with 26 years of service; speaker and advocate for veteran reintegration through hunting

Terry Houin is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with over 26 years of service, now dedicating his time to the outdoors and sharing his passion for bowhunting. With a deep connection to the land and military-tested resilience, Terry hunts whitetail primarily in the Midwest and is a strong advocate for veterans in the hunting community.

Terry's Gear Choice

Hoplite Mini Tripod5.0

5.0

Blog posts

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A Buck, a Storm, and The Shot That Counted

When the Hunt Becomes Survival JE Wilds and his crew headed deep into New Zealand’s backcountry to chase a mature buck. Then the weather flipped. Fast. What rolled in was a full-blown 50-year storm...

Aug 6, 2025

Four Days for One Shot: Hunting Red Stags in New Zealand

Ever wondered what it’s like to hunt in New Zealand in the middle of winter? Pedro Ampuero did just that, and decided to go find out the hard way. With foggy valleys, freezing weather, and stags th...

Aug 1, 2025

Joseph von Benedikt’s Backcountry Rifle Setup

When you’re heading deep into the mountains, your gear either works or it gets left behind. In this episode of The Backcountry Hunting Podcast, Joseph Von Benedikt walks through his full backcountr...

Jul 28, 2025