ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — In the coming weeks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a fishing event for veterans in the area.
This event will take place at Paint Creek Lake on June 18 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., and will be available to any veterans for no charge. Those who attend will be provided with tackle, a tackle box, a fishing rod and reel, and a T-shirt and hat; and lunch will be provided to veterans and volunteers. Veterans and volunteers who wish to attend must sign up at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ website (which can be found here).
Take A Warrior Fishing was put together in a combined effort by CAST for Kids Fishing, who will be the event itself, and Scioto Area Corps Cooperating Association (SACCA), who provides support for Corps dam parks of Central Ohio.
“The Take A Warrior Fishing program is designed to support military personnel and their families by creating an adaptive, community-based outdoor recreation experience through the sport of fishing,” said Isaac Green, a ranger at Pike Creek Lake. He also wanted to make it known that there are more spots open for veteran participants and volunteers.
Mark Rawdon, a volunteer and founder of SACCA, echoed these sentiments
“We are providing 40 veterans with fishing equipment and lunch for appreciation. The goal is to encourage the sport and to thank vets.”
Individuals can click here to make cash donations or to register a veteran or volunteer for the event.
