Project FISH

[davetclown]

Project FISH workshop that is happening very shortly in YOUR area. [url "http://www.projectfish.org/bollesharbor.pdf"]http://www.projectfish.org/bollesharbor.pdf [/url]The Dates are May 24 (4:00-7:30pm) May 31 (4:00-7:30pm) and June 3rd (10:00am-3:00pm)

Project FISH (Friends Involved in Sportfishing Heritage) and Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) invites teachers, educators and volunteers to three classes of: [center][font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Project FISH: Sportfishing and aquatic resource education in conjunction with the
national program; Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs (HOFNOD)[/size][/font][/center]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Project FISH[/size][/font] is a statewide educational program targeting youth and families sponsored locally by schools, fishing conservation organizations and benefactors interested in fishing and outdoor activities. Coordinated by Michigan State University's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, this Project FISH event is a partnership with the Bolles Harbor Mathematics and Science Center, Monroe Public Schools, Monroe County 4H Youth Development, The Future Fisherman Foundation, M.U.C.C., the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, local businesses and service organizations. The goal is for young people, families, mentors and educators to develop skills together so they can explore Michigan's abundant natural resources through FISHING and pass it on to others by working individually or as a team within their region.

This workshop offers activities in Aquatic Ecology, Tackle Crafting, the Citizen's Role in Fish Management, as well as training in actual Angling Skills. Participants leave curriculum guides, tackle, equipment, even a fishing rod & reel. Each will have direct access to low cost supplies and resources so they can train others or even start a successful fishing program/club in their community.

Please take a few moments to look over the materials and please feel free to forward this to anyone you want. This workshop is very exciting, fun, and with a 14% drop in licensed anglers since 2000, necessary! We could use any media attention offered, so please contact Mark Stephens with questions, advice support etc. It's your resource!



[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]It's for the Kids,

Mark Stephens
Department of Fisheries & Wildlife
[/size][/font]Michigan State University
Room 13 Natural Resources Bldg.
East Lansing MI 48824
517-432-2700
[url "http://www.projectfish.org/"]www.projectfish.org[/url]
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[whitedog]

this sounds like a good program, though it looks to be aimed at the rich, not many parents in my area that dont fish could'nt afford to pay that much, we do have a free fishing pond set up in a small deep bay off the sainte marys river for under 17 years of age to fish, it is stocked with rainbow trout and the sportsman club and other volunteers, are there at diffrent times with poles donated and gear to give to the kids who cant afford it and they get to keep what we give them, its are way to get kids on the water and off drugs, this year will be are 3rd year doing this, if the dnr will reup are permit for the pond.

may be i read the info the roung way, but thats how I took it, that its 50 bucks a kid, I know 50 bucks isnt that much, too us that have it, but to those who dont have it that can be a lot, sorry if I have affended any one.
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[davetclown]

Yah, ... ya did kinda misread this a little.

the price is a bit steep, but it isnt for kids per say. it if for people who want to go down to learn how to become instructers.

the price covers materials and at the end you will be able to buy from their suppliers at comercial rates insted of shelf price.

it does have its benifits. but as you say for many of us comming up with the 50 fish backs when we cant fill a gas tank for that price is a bit rough.

if my funding would suport it I would be down there in a heart beat. I signed up for the class several years back, (same price) the class was cancled because they only offered it at one place "Ketering Michigan" pretty close to the center of the state, but still a 5 hour drive from my house.
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[lonehunter]

yea , it's a bit steep to learn how to promote fishing .
davetclown holds an impressive amount of entry level fishing outings . the mom & pop fishing day , trout opener , the 4-h club , kids fly tieing seminars at the bass pro shop, how to clinics on making your own ice fishing gear , his list goes on and on [cool].

bassass and myself have donated several prise packages at the hale area kids ice fishing derby and the beaverton "kids outdoors festival ".

it's good to see that you are just like us , were not pro's at teaching fishing , were one step up from that , were active at teaching fishing to the kids [cool][cool][cool][cool] !
keep up the good deeds [] .
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[whitedog]

Ok dave I can see what its about now I take some time and read slower, have a great day. FISH ON!!!
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