GreenSuiter Outdoors is a Texas 501(c)(3) dedicated to connecting veterans, first responders, military families, and underserved youth with the healing power of the outdoors through hands-on recreation and conservation education. We remove barriers—cost, gear, transportation, and safe instruction—so more Texans can experience and steward our state’s lands and wildlife.
They host two major annual fishing tournaments specifically for veterans with permanent physical disabilities, visual impairments, or PTSD. For the upcoming 2026 season, their schedule typically follows this pattern:
Spring Tournament (Candlewood Lake): Usually held in May.
Application Period: Registration typically opens in March.
Location: Danbury, CT.
Fall Tournament (Congamond Lake): Usually held in September.
Application Period: Registration typically opens in July.
Location: Southwick, MA
Format: These are open-water bass fishing tournaments. Each veteran is paired with an experienced angler and boat captain from CT BASS Nation.
Cost: The events are offered at no cost to veterans, including equipment, tackle, life jackets, and a luncheon. This is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Support: The program is organized in partnership with the Major Steven Roy Andrews Fishing Outreach Program, which often provides veterans with their own fishing gear to take home.
Because spots are limited (usually around 25 veterans per tournament) and fill up very quickly, they recommend getting on their email list early.
Phone: 203-284-2772
Email: sports@gaylord.org
Website: gaylord.org/sports
Warrior Fishing provides Active Duty, Retired and Military Veterans the means to fish for free.
Nestled in the heart North Carolina, Take A Warrior Fishing, Inc. (TAWF) is not just another non-profit. We are a dream realized, a commitment symbolized, and a salute to the indomitable spirit of our military community. As a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization based in North Carolina, our mission transcends traditional gestures of gratitude.
At TAWF, we merge the serenity of fishing with our deep respect for those who’ve donned the uniform, whether active, reserved, retired, or veterans. Through fishing, we provide moments of tranquillity, camaraderie, and joy to the warriors who’ve given so much. By collaborating with generous boat owner/operators, we ensure that every military personnel gets a chance to experience the joy of fishing – absolutely free of cost.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about fishing; it’s about giving back, sharing experiences, and casting lines of hope and unity. For those about the fish, we salute You!
Anglers of Honor provides accessible and therapeutic fishing experiences to:
Through the Anglers of Honor program, participants and their families learn the basics of fly fishing, which they get to put to immediate use on premier, private fly fishing waters that have been restored to allow access for people with disabilities.
Our nonprofit organization is part of a larger alliance of entities with complementary missions to serve veterans and other people with disabilities and their family members. This alliance, which provides nearly 100 outings each year, is managed by the River Deep Foundation. We invite you to learn more about Anglers of Honor’s impact in the Foundation’s annual report.
Our mission is to create a safe space away from the noise of society where veterans can share their stories, reconnect with nature, and find the support they need to overcome trauma, PTSD, and the burdens of combat and, most importantly, prevent suicide.
These programs focus on outdoor opportunities that immerse active duty, veterans, and their family members into nature and other environments which provide individual and group therapeutic breakthroughs.
Joint Task Force Sports provides escorted trips for active duty, veterans, and their family members onto land leases for hunting bringing them together, away from the pressures of everyday life. These trips help attendees connect with each other & with nature to help understand what one another is going through and jointly heal.
Fishing therapy has real, documented results. It calms the nerves, focuses the mind, and creates a much-needed sense of camaraderie. It also provides low-impact physical exercise that anyone can get involved in which is critical to our veterans dealing with disabilities. Here at Joint Task Force we look for all available opportunities in this area from deep sea, kayak, fly, etc…
Peterson Outdoors Ministries is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization with a governing board of directors. It was founded in 2006 to provide hope, healing, and restoration for veterans and their families, as well as those with disabilities and serious illnesses. With an emphasis on veterans and those with disabilities, Peterson Outdoors Ministries has expanded its outreach to include First Responders, Military Chaplains, Gold Star and Blue Star Families. POM’s recreational therapy has expanded over the years to include the following states: Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Tennessee. POM also does events in Canada. Thousands of Veterans, family members, Military Chaplains, First Responders, and those with disabilities or life-threatening illnesses have been helped from over 30 states and two countries. Dozens of veteran suicides have been prevented, and many more have been prevented through our support programs and partners. Many veterans and those with disabilities have returned to volunteer throughout the years, which is a testimony to the organization’s success. The Lodge of Hope, another tool of Peterson Outdoors Ministries, is a 7,000 sq. ft. disabled accessible lodge located on 214 acres in Missouri, with a 35-acre private lake. Lodge of Hope is the headquarters of Peterson Outdoors Ministries and serves as a year-round retreat center where veterans, first responders, and those with disabilities can come and partake in therapeutic outdoor activities such as deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting, as well as fishing, boating, kayaking, nature walks, and more! All of this is designed to bring hope, restoration, and renewal for those who come to The Lodge of HOPE!
