A Justified Journey was founded by Tom Moore who was born in a small country town in the heart of southern Indiana. He spent most of his time outdoors fishing, hiking, and hunting.
At the age of 13, he began working on farms and found an appreciation for all of God’s creations. His father taught him to respect the land, and to only hunt animals for the sake of food for his family and certainly never any animals who were endangered or protected species.
His favorite memories are of being in the woods where he found serenity many people long for. Then as an adult he moved to Florida where he discovered a passion for boating and met the woman who would be the true love of his life. Part of what brought the couple together, was their shared love of the outdoors.
To support his enthusiasm for the outdoor lifestyle and the managing, protecting, and harvesting of animals Tom acquired over 300 acres of land in Southern Indiana. In this natural paradise, deer hunting is taken very seriously, and they only allow the oldest deer to be harvested. This allows the younger deer population to flourish and thrive.
One of the reasons Tom created the "Buck Lives Matter" and "Animal Lives Matter" slogans is that he has a passion for the health and safety of deer. For this, he plants numerous food plots with clover, alfalfa, radishes, and beans to contribute to the nutrition and health of the deer that roam freely on his land.
Tom's biggest enjoyments are being on his tractor planting food plots, watching them grow, and watching the trail cameras with deer, turkey, and all other animals eating the organic food plot gardens.
A Justified Journey Brand was initially created to educate people who may not be hunters or outdoorsmen to better understand the concepts of controlling wildlife population and ensuring the continued health of animals. It takes a lot of time, energy, and money to support wildlife in this way and Tom hopes that by sharing the process, others will be educated and inspired to get outdoors and feel the serenity and beauty of God’s creation.
Tom and his wife, Gabby's love for outdoors journeys led them to Costa Rica, where they developed a love for fishing in the Pacific Ocean for marlin, snapper, and yellowfin tuna, and hiking through the rainforest. Fishing became a new journey to carry into A Justified Journey.
To further the message and education efforts about managing, protecting, and harvesting animals plus recycling and continue in the mission of giving back, A Justified Journey more property has been obtained in Kentucky by the Ohio River.
Tom's goal is to allow proceeds from A Justified Journey Brand to help develop a children's and family camp on this property, which will encourage children to feel the freedom of the woods and the pleasures of nature and wildlife.
Tom believes that when the world gets too busy, the best cure is to spend time in nature where you can clear your head.
A Justified Journey Brand and Tom Moore believe in recycling and leaving this planet better than how they found it.
A Justified Journey Brand and Tom Moore believe in recycling and leaving this planet better than how they found it.
“The most memorable times in my life have been spent talking, hunting, and fishing with my wife, my friends, and my Dad. Memories Like that never fade!” --
-Tom Moore