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Operation Outdoor Freedom
Florida Forest Service
Florida Department of Agriculture
170 Century Blvd.
Bartow, FL 33830

David C. Hunt
State Program Coordinator
(863) 578-1894 Office

Randy L. Ross
Assistant State Coordinator
(863) 578-1893 Office
(863) 224-7013 Cell

OperationOutdoorFreedom@FDACS.gov

For media inquiries regarding Operation Outdoor Freedom, please call (850) 617-7737 or email Communications@FDACS.gov.

Operation Outdoor Freedom

Supported by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nicole "Nikki" Fried and led by the Florida Forest Service, Operation Outdoor Freedom provides recreational and rehabilitative opportunities to wounded veterans on state forests, agricultural lands and private lands throughout Florida at no cost. Since its inception in 2009, Operation Outdoor Freedom has hosted more than 500 events and served approximately 4,100 wounded veterans.

Eligibility Requirements

Participation in the Operation Outdoor Freedom Program has been established for Florida residents, as defined in Section 379.101(30)(b), Florida Statutes, who are honorably discharged military veterans with either: