Trolling For The troops
We believe that all Veterans and any Soldier of any branch and service, who have served our country through the years deserve a day on the lake. If this describes you, here’s your opportunity to get a chance to fish with some of the best anglers in the Midwest! Well known professional fishermen and others will guide a Veteran and a Soldier for a day on Mille Lacs Lake or the Mississippi River! This will be a fun, exciting, day of fishing in boats that make heads turn. Prizes will be awarded to the most successful anglers!
Date: Thursday/Friday, June 1 - June 2, 2023
Headquarters: Camp Ripley, MN
Fishing Locations: Mille Lacs Lake and Mississippi River
Details:
Applications are due by April 15, 2023 !
How to Register
You can register for the event by filling out and submitting our online application form. Registering for the event does not guarantee you a spot as we will evaluate applicants using several criteria. For example, preference will be given to those that have not attended previously. Completing the online form will ensure we have the most accurate information about you.
Agenda for June 1 – June 2, 2023
Thursday, June 1
• 1500 - 1645 Registration -Team Meet and Greet @ Camp Ripley
• 1700 - 2100 Group photo, evening dinner, door prizes
Friday, June 2
• 0630-1530 Fishing
• 1700-1900 Meal and awards
Date: Thursday/Friday, June 1 - June 2, 2023
Headquarters: Camp Ripley, MN
Fishing Locations: Mille Lacs Lake and Mississippi River
Details:
- Meals and lodging are provided free of charge by our sponsors
- You must provide your own transportation
- You MUST be a resident of Minnesota to participate.
- You MUST be a Veteran/ Active Military Service Member of the United States Armed Services
- Our screening committee will review all applications.
- SPACE IS LIMITED, APPLICATIONS WILL BE PLACED IN THE GENERAL LOTTERY.
- All applicants will be notified by email after May 1, 2023 as to their selection.
- Event will be held on THURSDAY - FRIDAY, June 1-2, 2023.
- Questions concerning this event should be directed to the MN Veterans Outdoor Coordinator Thomas Kramin at 320-292-5996 or Email: mnvetsoutdoors@gmail.com
- Download our flyer
Applications are due by April 15, 2023 !
How to Register
You can register for the event by filling out and submitting our online application form. Registering for the event does not guarantee you a spot as we will evaluate applicants using several criteria. For example, preference will be given to those that have not attended previously. Completing the online form will ensure we have the most accurate information about you.
Agenda for June 1 – June 2, 2023
Thursday, June 1
• 1500 - 1645 Registration -Team Meet and Greet @ Camp Ripley
• 1700 - 2100 Group photo, evening dinner, door prizes
Friday, June 2
• 0630-1530 Fishing
• 1700-1900 Meal and awards