A Gold Star designation means that a family has lost an immediate family member who died while serving in a conflict. The term originated during World War I, when families displayed service flags with a blue star for each family member fighting in the armed forces. If a family member was killed in combat, the family would replace the blue star with a gold one.⁠ ⁠ In October hunting brand Kuiu, in partnership with the Three Rangers Foundation, sponsored an antelope hunt in Trinidad, Colorado, to honor a Gold Star family. Josh and Jason Whitaker, along with their long-time business partner and hunting buddy Eric Schlukebir, were the original donors for Kuiu’s first Gold Star family hunt in 2020. They have graciously donated a hunt every year since.⁠ ⁠ Kuiu's sponsored hunt allowed Daryl Thies to honor his brother-in-law, fallen Army Ranger Capt. James D. Nehl, and pass down important lessons to Nehl’s son, Alex.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #hunting #huntingseason ...