Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors will host its first-ever "Bows for the Brave" bowfishing tournament at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Macomb County Saturday, June 18.

The tournament will begin at 8 p.m. and will run until 1 a.m. Participants should gather at the tent near the Lake St. Clair Metropark boat launch by 5:30 p.m. to register and to hear tournament rules and regulations. Food will be provided.

Awards will be given to anglers with the biggest fish and the biggest five fish (by weight). All fish caught during the tournament will be donated to farmers to be used for fertilizer.

To learn more about Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors and to sign up for the tournament, visit www.miofo.org. Please specify any special accommodations/assistance you may need when you register.

There is no cost to participate in the tournament, but participants must have a valid Michigan fishing license. In addition, a Huron-Clinton Metroparks pass is required to enter the park. Metroparks passes can be purchased at www.metroparks.com/shop or at the park entrance.

Lake St. Clair Metropark is located at 31300 Metro Parkway in Harrison Township.

Tournament sponsors and partners include AMS Bowfishing, the Bowfishing Association of Michigan, D and R Sports Store, Snack Daddy Lures, Calm Before the Kill TV, the Huron Clinton Metroparks and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors is a cooperative partnership which seeks to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for individuals with health challenges and to coordinate a support network that facilitates their recovery through connecting with nature.

Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors partners include the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Eisenhower Center, Zero-Day, Camp Liberty, the Passing Along the Heritage Foundation, the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, the Safari Club International Foundation, the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, the Disabled American Veterans and others.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

Contact: Tom Jones (Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors), 734-612-6677