DeSoto County, Fl –
Operation Outdoor Freedom is a program that runs under the Florida Forest Service and provides outdoor adventures to wounded veterans.
The events are provided free of charge to the veterans. They require that the veterans are Florida residents and are 30% VA disabled or higher, or have a Purple Heart award. Interested veterans can apply to these events on our event registration page here: https://ffs.fdacs.gov/OOF/
Operation Outdoor Freedom events that are currently open.
Location: Winter Haven, FL (Polk County)
OOF/WWSF Lake Hancock Alligator Hunt 3
Location: Winter Haven, FL (Polk County)
Silver Lake Preserve Hog Hunt (Registration Not Yet Open)
Location: Near La Belle, FL (Henry County)
Location: Private Land in Martin County
9th Annual Operation Bass Warrior Fishing
Location: Public Land in Hendry County
Location: Public Land in Polk County
Pine Island Saltwater Fishing Event
Location: Public Land in Lee County
Program Contact:
Edgar Rodriguez | Veterans Affairs Director
Office of Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried
Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Email: [email protected]
