~ New Website Lists Hunt Opportunities and Allows Eligible Veterans to Sign Up ~
For Information, Contact:
Amanda Bevis
Communications Office
cell: (850) 617-7737
Amanda.Bevis@freshfromflorida.com
Amanda Bevis
Communications Office
cell: (850) 617-7737
Amanda.Bevis@freshfromflorida.com
January 2, 2013
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today seven upcoming opportunities for wounded veterans to enjoy hunting on Florida State Forests as part of the Florida Forest Service’s Operation Outdoor Freedom program. Eligible veterans may browse through a list of opportunities and sign up to participate atwww.OperationOutdoorFreedom.com.
“It’s an honor to provide opportunities for veterans of our armed forces to get outdoors and enjoy all that Florida has to offer,” said Commissioner Putnam. “These men and women have risked their lives to protect our freedoms. The least we can do is offer a little recreation and rehabilitation in return.”
Operation Outdoor Freedom is an endeavor of the Florida Forest Service that offers recreational opportunities, including hunting and fishing, to wounded veterans on state and agricultural lands. Through Operation Outdoor Freedom, designated areas are equipped to accommodate the special needs of wounded veterans, providing an opportunity for recreation and rehabilitation that is not available through any other state program.
Upcoming events include:
| Date | Event | County |
| January 11, 2013 | Pine Log State Forest Deer Hunt | Bay & Washington |
| March 15, 2013 | Myakka State Forest Hog Hunt | Sarasota |
| March 25, 2013 | Bunnell, Volusia Turkey Hunt | Volusia |
| April 5, 2013 | OK Slough State Forest Turkey Hunt | Hendry & Collier |
| April 5, 2013 | Picayune Strand State Forest Turkey Hunt | Collier |
| April 18, 2013 | Charles H. Bronson State Forest Turkey Hunt | Seminole & Orange |
| April 18, 2013 | Little Big Econ State Forest Turkey Hunt | Seminole |
Since the program was established in 2010, Operation Outdoor Freedom has hosted more than 100 wounded veterans on 10 different state forests. The program expects to serve an additional 200 veterans during the 2012-2013 seasons. Operation Outdoor Freedom is made possible by donations and support from individuals, landowners and businesses.
To learn more about these opportunities and eligibility or to apply to participate, visitwww.OperationOutdoorFreedom.com.
For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visitwww.FreshFromFlorida.com.
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