Our Team
Bryan Murphy
Bryan Murphy owns and operates Prestige Allied Moving and Storage in Bend, Oregon. He is a father of 3 kids, one of whom was born with a life-threatening disease. Previously, Bryan was Director of hunts and trips for Central Oregon Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for over 10 years. About 9 years ago, he recognized the opportunity to assist Hunt of a Lifetime (HOAL) and found a passion for working with kids who wish to fulfill a hunting dream. He has hunted across the U.S. for various species but now gets more enjoyment helping to introduce kids to the outdoors. In 2011, he began guiding the Oregon HOAL kids with Tyler and they became good friends. After recognizing a need for more non-profits like HOAL, they began their own to include opportunities for both terminally ill children and children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
Tyler Saunders
Tyler is a retired builder, accomplished wildlife artist, volunteer guide for Hunt of a Lifetime (HOAL), and currently on the Best of the West pro-staff. He has organized and directed many children’s outdoor programs and has guided many kids to the dream bulls and bucks in Oregon. He has dedicated over 11 years to kids of HOAL that are suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Tyler is now spearheading and directing the new program Children of Circumstance Outdoors (C.O.C.O.) which has a similar mission to HOAL and wishes to expand the hunting opportunities to kids who are terminally ill or face life without a parent or mentor in other states.
Brooke Watson
Brooke Watson is Bryan’s daughter and has been working with her father and Tyler since the start of C.O.C.O. She began bird hunting at the age of 7 and shot her first big game animal at 9 years old. She has been an avid hunter ever since. She is now 25 years old and serving in the Air National Guard while working on her second Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Imaging. Brooke has always had a passion for hunting and after seeing her little brother struggle with a childhood disease, she was quick to jump on board with the idea of the C.O.C.O. non-profit. She helps to guide hunts while also upkeeping the social media/website and occasionally carries a camera on hunts. She enjoys working with such strong children who have a dream to become experienced outdoorsmen.
Craig Boatman
Craig grew up in central Oregon and loves hunting, fishing, and exploring the outdoors! He owns and operates Oregon Antler Works making dog chews, accessories, and other amazing antler products. He is a Father of 3 and loves to help kids experience the great outdoors! Craig is life-long friends with co-founder Bryan Murphy and joined the C.O.C.O team in 2022. Before joining our team, he volunteered as a life member of the Oregon Hunters Association, restoring habitat for wildlife and providing hunts for youth. Craig says, “Making these hunts happen with C.O.C.O is more fulfilling to me than any other hunting experience I’ve been a part of.” We are grateful to have Craig as a devouted team member!
Kellen Murphy
Kellen Murphy is Bryan’s only son. He helps out when C.O.C.O needs an extra hand, and of course, because it’s a great time! He has been shooting guns as long as he can remember, and he killed his first pronghorn at age 9. Kellen is 21 years old and is a diesel mechanic at Pape Machinery. He was born with a rare disease known as Hirschprung’s disease. In his younger life he struggled with it day in and day out, as he grew up hunting became a passion that allowed him to free his mind and do what he loves. He inspired his father to help out other kids who want to fulfill their dream of hunting, and who are suffering from a terminal illness. He loves helping to provide the amazing experience of hunting to these kids with the same desire.