The U.S. Army is hosting a National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration at its Heidelberg Rod and Gun Club near the U.S. military base in Heidelberg, Germany. This lone overseas commemoration of National Hunting and Fishing Day is set for Sept. 27 to coincide with hundreds of events across the U.S.
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“This year, let National Hunting and Fishing Day also be a remembrance of those whose service to our country will prevent them from joining us afield this fall,” said Denise Wagner of Wonders of Wildlife museum. Wonders of Wildlife, in Springfield, Mo., is the official home and coordinator of National Hunting and Fishing Day.
Jennifer L. King of the Heidelberg Rod & Gun Club advisory council said, “National Hunting and Fishing Day is an American celebration, but sportsmen everywhere enjoy sharing the camaraderie and traditions of hunting and fishing. We’re thrilled that our German community will be joining us.”
Many U.S. soldiers stationed at Heidelberg have seen combat in multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Others have served in places like Kosovo in support of NATO missions.
U.S. Army commanders at Heidelberg provide for hunting and fishing as recreational opportunities for military personnel and their families. Through a special agreement, the German government sponsors fishing courses once a year and hunting courses twice a year for students over 18. Upon completion of the two-month hunting course, followed by written, oral and shooting tests in front of a government hunting board-standard German prerequisites-students qualify for German hunting privileges.
Visit Heidelberg Rod and Gun Club: www.mwrgermany.com.
