3rd Annual First Responders Hookin’ Specks for the Ranches Fishing Tournament

Sheriff Noel Stephen of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff David Hardin of the Glades County Sheriff’s Office are proud to announce the 3rd Annual First Responders Hookin’ Specks for the Ranches Fishing Tournament. All proceeds support the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.

First Responders Hookin’ Specks for the Ranches is a speckled perch fishing tournament involving First Responders, either active or retired Firefighters, Paramedics, EMTs, Law Enforcement, Dispatchers, Detention Deputies, Doctors, Nurses, and active duty, retired, and honorably discharged Military members. Auxiliary/Reserve/Volunteers of the previous professions are also allowed. There will be a Captain’s meeting on Friday, February 9, 2024, and the fishing tournament will be on Saturday, February 10, 2024 starting at Safe Daylight.

All events will be held at the Scott Driver boat ramp facility.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and welcome:

Platinum $1000.00 – 2 color artwork on tournament shirt, literature, banner, and yard sign
Gold $500.00 – 2 color artwork on tournament literature, banner, and yard sign
Silver $250.00 – Artwork on tournament literature, banner,
Bronze $100.00 – Artwork on tournament literature

If you are interested, please submit payment to
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Shirley Till
504 NW 4th Street, Okeechobee FL 34972

Please submit the company logo to:

Please include the name, phone number, and address of a contact person.

For a copy of the sponsorship letter please click here.

If you have any questions regarding your sponsorship or would like to donate gifts or supply food for the meals, please contact:

Okeechobee County- Shannon Peterson 863-634-7616-Cell, 873-763-3117 ext. 5156-Office,

Glades County- Gary Johnson 863-843-5341-Cell,