Operation Outdoor Freedom

What Operation Outdoor Freedom does

Operation Outdoor Freedom is a Florida state government program operated under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and led by the Florida Forest Service. Established in 2009, the program provides free outdoor recreational and rehabilitative opportunities — primarily hunting and fishing events — to honorably discharged Florida veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or greater, or Purple Heart recipients, as defined in Section 379.101(30)(b), Florida Statutes. Since inception, the program has hosted more than 900 events and served approximately 6,400 wounded veterans across Florida's state forests, agricultural lands, and private lands.

Name

Operation Outdoor Freedom

Legal name

Operation Outdoor Freedom

Website

https://operationoutdoorfreedom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A Florida state government program providing free outdoor recreational and rehabilitative opportunities, primarily hunting and fishing events, to honorably discharged wounded veterans (30%+ service-connected disability or Purple Heart recipients) on state forests and private lands throughout Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Outdoor Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Hunting and Trapping (114210)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Recreation, Ecotourism & Access Rights (Hunting, Fishing, Camping) (AFAMAMAD)

Keywords

• Outdoor recreation programs
• Veteran rehabilitation services
• State forest recreation
• Wounded veteran support
• Hunting and fishing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and led by the Florida Forest Service. The program provides recreational opportunities at no cost to eligible veterans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Operation Outdoor Freedom provides free outdoor recreational and rehabilitative activities, including hunting and fishing events, to honorably discharged Florida veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or greater or Purple Heart recipients. The program hosts events on state forests, agricultural lands, and private lands throughout Florida, supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and led by the Florida Forest Service.

Product overview

Operation Outdoor Freedom is a unified program under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, providing free outdoor recreation services to wounded veterans. The program consists of the core Operation Outdoor Freedom Program (offering hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities at no cost), supported by an Event Registration System for scheduling participation, and a Program Coordinator Locator for finding regional contacts. The program serves Florida veterans with service-connected disabilities (30%+ rating) or Purple Heart recipients since its inception in 2009.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Operation Outdoor Freedom Program A free outdoor recreational and rehabilitative program providing eligible wounded Florida veterans with hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities on Florida state forests, agricultural lands, and private lands. Since 2009, the program has hosted over 900 events serving approximately 6,400 veterans.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 900 events hosted since 2009
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northwest Florida Water Management DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Water management district partner providing land access and support for Operation Outdoor Freedom events in northwest Florida region.
• Polk CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner providing land access and resources for veteran outdoor recreation events.
• Southwest Florida Water Management DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater management district partner providing land access and support for Operation Outdoor Freedom events in southwest Florida.
• Florida Fish and WildlifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState wildlife agency partner supporting fishing and hunting activities for wounded veterans in the program.
• St Johns River Water Management DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater management district partner providing land access for Operation Outdoor Freedom events in northeast Florida.
• Florida Department of Veterans' AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState veterans affairs agency partner providing support and outreach to eligible wounded veterans for program participation.
• Florida Veterans FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner providing support and resources for Florida veterans participating in outdoor recreation programs.
• Military Order Purple HeartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans service organization partner representing Purple Heart recipients and supporting veteran outreach for the program.
• Wounded Warrior ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational veterans nonprofit organization partner providing outreach and support for wounded veterans in the outdoor recreation program.
• Florida Forestry AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState forestry industry association partner providing support, resources, and land access for the program.
• Florida Cattlemen's AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural association partner providing access to private lands for veteran outdoor activities.
• Florida Beef CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural organization partner supporting the program through resources and land access.
• Friends of Florida Wildlife FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildlife conservation foundation partner supporting outdoor recreation opportunities for veterans.
• Right Side FishingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFishing-related partner providing expertise and support for veteran fishing activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest U.S. nonprofit serving wounded veterans; runs Project Odyssey and other outdoor/wellness programs. Overlaps with OOF's rehabilitative outdoor recreation mission but operates nationally across many program verticals at far greater scale.
• Safari Club International Foundation: Hunting-conservation philanthropy org that funds wounded-warrior outdoor programs (Safari Club International Veterans Initiative). Operates broadly in hunting/wildlife and channels funding toward veteran hunting events comparable to OOF.
• VA National Veterans Sports Programs & Special Events: Federal VA program coordinating adaptive sports and outdoor recreation for disabled veterans nationwide. Broader incumbent in government-administered veteran recreation events, overlapping OOF's mission under a national framework.

Direct peers

• Freedom Hunters: Nonprofit that organizes free hunting and outdoor trips for wounded, disabled, and Gold Star military families. Closest direct analog to OOF's guided hunting-on-public-lands model for wounded veterans.
• Hunt of a Lifetime: Provides free guided hunting and fishing experiences for children/veterans with life-threatening illnesses or disabilities. Direct match on hunting-based outdoor experiences for wounded/disabled veterans at no cost.
• Heroes on the Water: Provides free kayak fishing and outdoor experiences to wounded warriors and first responders. Directly comparable rehabilitative outdoor recreation model for service-disabled veterans.
• Team River Runner: National nonprofit using adaptive paddling and outdoor experiences for wounded veteran rehabilitation. Closely overlaps with OOF in mission (veteran outdoor therapy) and modality (free, event-based outdoor programming).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FDACS
• Facebookfacebook.com/FDACS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/operation-outdoor-freedom

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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