TAKE A VET FISHING NFP

06/17/2026

Take A Vet Fishing Madison 2026 is in the books… and it made for a great time! Other than being a bit breezy, the weather was perfect. The fish were biting, stories were shared, and company was enjoyed! It was an awesome gathering of veterans and families! A nice BBQ lunch from Mission BBQ topped off the fishing.

A huge thank you goes out to all guides and volunteers who took part to keep the event running smoothly, safely, and enjoyable for all! Thank you to American Legion Post 534 Post in McFarland for hosting again this year and for the hospitality! Special thanks to Legion members Mike Brennan, Gumby, and Barney!

Grand prizes for the veterans were provided by TAVF and Fishing 4 Veterans Guides Capt. Tom Stygar (Lake Michigan Fishing Trip) and Eddie Jaramillo (Lake Geneva Bass Fishing Trip) as well as Al Hutchison (10 custom rods), Nathan Waier of Patriot Paddlers( Kayak Fishing Trip, and Navy veteran Bob Nickel for his custom-made fishing net commemorating the 2026 Madison TAVF event! Thank you all!!

06/14/2026

Today on Flag Day, we proudly honor the symbol of our nation and the brave men and women who have defended it.

To all veterans, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting the freedoms our flag represents. Your courage and dedication have helped shape the nation we are privileged to call home.

May we never take for granted the sacrifices made on behalf of this great country. God bless our veterans, and God bless the USA. 🇺🇸

06/13/2026

Even the camera guy is getting in on the action. Shhh... Don't tell Jay.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

We're not getting skunked! Decent start to the day with Eddie and Navy Vet Mr Ted.
Oh, and a quick shout out to Mustang Survival for outfitting us with top of the line safety vests.

06/13/2026

Early morning check-in for today's Take-A-Vet Fishing event in Madison. It's a beautiful day for some fishing!

06/12/2026

Today, on Women's Veterans Day, we proudly stand alongside the generations of women who answered the call to serve.

Today, we celebrate the women who came before us, those who served beside us, and the next generation of women who continue to break barriers and lead with courage.

To our women veterans: thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and your unwavering commitment. Your stories matter. Your contributions matter. And our legacy continues.

Happy Women's Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

06/08/2026

Take A Vet Fishing was the beneficiary again this year of the proceeds from the 4th Annual Rock County Catfish Tournament! Local catfishers fished from 9:00AM on 6/6 to 9:00AM on 6/7 in pursuit of the largest catch of three in the flathead and channel cat categories. Congratulations Ty Gustina for catching the largest flathead, weighing in at 37.06 pounds!

These dedicated and generous catfishers raised over $2000 which was donated to Take A Vet Fishing! Special thanks for Derek Wells for spearheading this event again this year and to all those who helped as well as the donors and sponsors that made this another successful event and helping veterans and TAVF.

Looking forward to next year!

06/06/2026

Eighty-two years ago today, the fate of the free world turned on the courage of ordinary men asked to do the extraordinary.

On June 6, 1944, more than 156,000 Allied soldiers crossed the English Channel and stormed the beaches of Normandy - many knowing they might never return. They came not for glory, but for something far greater: the liberation of a continent crushed under tyranny. D-Day was not simply a military operation - it was the moment the tide of history changed, purchased at an almost incomprehensible cost in blood and sacrifice. As we mark the 82nd anniversary, we don’t simply remember a battle. We remember the men behind it - their fear, their faith, and their extraordinary willingness to give everything so that others could live free. That debt does not expire with time. It only deepens.