Currently the Veteran population of our nation and Colorado is experiencing high rates of suicide, divorce, homelessness, and depression. Due to the large number of Veterans who are in need of assistance, a number which continues to grow, not all receive the appropriate care or any care at all. Treatment is needed for PTSD, TBI, physical wounds, and depression, all of which affect the mental health and well-being of the Veteran population. Through personal experience and research, the Patriot Anglers have found that outdoor recreation, specifically in our case fishing, can be therapeutic, and help ease the effects of post deployment and service issues.