HOOKIN VETERANS

Hookin’ Veterans is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3), founded in 2019 by U.S. Army Specialist (Ret.) Tyler Jeffries. After losing both of his legs after being hit by an IED in Afghanistan and suffering multiple injuries, Tyler spent years recovering from his injuries. He found himself alone and in need of the camaraderie he experienced in the military. That gave him the idea to create a nonprofit organization that would bring other injured veterans together every year for a fishing trip in Florida and along the East Coast.

With support from many great families in Jupiter, Florida, the first Hookin’ Veterans experience was born. Five combat wounded veterans spent four days together fishing on a yacht, as well as being hosted for dinners and other fishing events during their stay. It was so successful that the organization is raising money to host more fishing trips that will keep wounded warriors connected for the long run.