Hooks of Hope — Faith-Based Veteran Fishing Retreats
Dates not listed · Veterans and active-duty service members; participant conduct and safety requirements apply.
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Big Marine Lake · Disabled Veterans Rest Camp, Minnesota · Veteran ice-fishing retreat
Jan 8, 2027 – Jan 11, 2027
Upcoming · application open · participant selection and notice by January 1
January 8–11, 2027, at the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp on Big Marine Lake, Minnesota. Two selected active-duty service members or honorably served Veterans may join VPH Outdoors staff for outdoor ice fishing. Lodging, meals, fishing gear, drinks and lunch are provided. Participants must obtain a valid Minnesota fishing license and provide their own transportation; no guests. VPH selects participants and says it will notify them by January 1, 2027
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