While driving down an East Texas country road I spotted this scene. The autumn trees and the late afternoon sun made these golden bales of hay shine just a little bit more. Fortunately I had my camera with me. (c) James Q. Eddy Jr.

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Veterans Fishing Derby

Outdoors/Recreation

Veterans Fishing Derby

Neosho National Fish Hatchery's annual Veteran's Fishing Derby. Open to all veteran and Active-duty military personnel with proof of service required. Registration starts at 8:00 am, Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 am and free fishing until noon. 4 fish limit, no catch and release, no personal gear allowed to prevent contamination. Just bring a cooler to take your catch home, volunteers on site to clean and bag your fish on ice. Bring your own chair. Hot dog lunch provided.

Neosho National Fish Hatchery

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sat, 16 May 2026

Event Supported By

Neosho National Fish Hatchery

417-451-0554

https://www.fws.gov/event/open-house

Neosho National Fish Hatchery

520 Park Street

Neosho, Missouri 64850

417-451-0554

jennifer_cutillo@fws.gov

https://www.fws.gov/event/open-house