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Hand in Hand Outdoors mission statement is to provide opportunities for our nations veterans as well as underprivileged and disabled children and adults to experience outdoor activities to enhance their lives through education, experience and direct participation in fishing, boating, shooting and camping.

Chairbound Sportsman is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization of volunteers who help wheelchair bound and disabled people to have hunting, fishing and outdoor opportunities that they may only dream about.

Fish on For Freedom is a charity, not for profit event, that will be held in our home waters of Ludington as a token of thanks from our community to the men and women that have sacrificed so much making this nation what it is today. Although a big part of the event is the activity of going out fishing on the waters of Lake Michigan, we are also designing this event to be about the camaraderie of our guests spending time together and the support our community can show towards the military veterans. [Read More]

We will bring together the generation that has come before us, our veterans and heroes who need us to stand up and support them today and the younger generation who are learning and growing into the promise of tomorrow.

Fishing For Life has numerous programs and events through which we reach out to youth and families in our community. Each of our programs have been carefully designed to be a positive experience for you, whether the the event is large or small. Examples of our events include: Holes for Heroes, Lake Events (our summer and winter lake fishing events), High C’sFishing Camps for youth, Fish Fair, our Military R&R ministry to wounded warriors and their families, and our Deep C’s Men’s Club. [Read More]

To provide recreational fishing opportunities for all anglers with disabilities regardless of their age, race, gender, or disability. To create public awareness of the problems facing persons with disabilities and the shortfall of recreational opportunities. To be a resource for information on adaptive fishing equipment and accessibility. To promote research & development of specialized adaptive equipment and gear to enhance fishing experiences for anglers with disabilities. To help fulfill the needs of participants for independence, positive self image, and a genuine feeling of accomplishment. [Read More]

Fishing with Vets is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide veterans, both active and retired, with an opportunity to fish some of the mid-west’s premier fishing destinations. The veterans are paired up with guides who are some of Midwest’s best fishermen/women. The main goal of our events is to create life-long memories and friendships for our veterans. To Those Who Served : To Those Still Serving

THE EXPERIENCE Participants will experience a unique guided float trip down the Pere Marquette, Muskegon, and/or the White River located in West Michigan. The program also offers fishing trips on inland lakes throughout West Michigan. Each participant will be instructed on the basic techniques of fly and or light tackle fishing. Fishing activities are held from within a drift boat, on a riverbank or physically wading into the river depending on the comfort level of each participant. [Read More]

Freedom Alliance is an educational and charitable organization which sponsors numerous programmatic activities aimed at supporting and honoring our service members and their families. Freedom Alliance is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a public charity organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Our mission is to advance the American heritage of freedom by honoring and encouraging military service, defending the sovereignty of the United States and promoting a strong national defense. [Read More]

In 2002, Bud West started the Western Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors. The original focus was helping paralyzed veterans through fishing until the group obtained the land lease in 2005. In 2007, the group became incorporated. Sadly, in 2010 Bud passed away. Today, we are a dedicated group of men and women who love the outdoors and believe that hunting and fishing should be accessible for everyone, regardless of disability. We serve both military and civilian disabled persons who enjoy hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. [Read More]