The Northwest Florida Water Management District recently hosted its
second Operation Outdoor Freedom hunt.
Operation
Outdoor Freedom is a project that offers recreational opportunities, including
hunting and fishing, to wounded veterans on state and agricultural lands.
Through the
program, 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.
During the hunt
in early February, six wounded veterans spent a weekend deer hunting on
District land in the Econfina Creek Water Management Area in Bay and Washington counties.
Thanks to
donations and support from individuals and local businesses, including the
Prebble–Rish Engineering firm, the District was able to provide meals for all
participants, along with volunteers, camping accommodations and equipment for
the hunt.
Since the
program was established in 2010, Operation Outdoor Freedom has hosted more than
200 wounded veterans on 10 different state forests.
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