Bow Fishing 101

Date: June 14^th, 2022     

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm (Eastern Time)

Location: Zoom Link will be sent closer to event.

Descriptions

Join Andrew Wooldridge a Conservation Educator with the department and his guest speaker Courtney Goodman the Hunter training Officer for Region 1 of the department as they discuss everything needed to get on the water Bow fishing.

Topics Covered

Regulations

Equipment

Techniques

Locations to fish

Fish ID

What to do with your catch

Dates:

Categories:
Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Fishing Events (Non-boating), Hook And Cook

Hook and Cook

This course will teach you the basics of catching and cleaning fish. Whether you are an experienced angler or a first-time fisherman, this course will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to get started in fishing.

Morning session (June 11, 8:00 am- 11:00am, Shawnee park)

The classroom portion covers basic concepts including fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation, improving water quality, licensing/regulations, proper selection and use of cooking tools, cooking safety, fish fileting techniques, recipes, proper food handling and storage techniques.

Afternoon session (June 11, 11:00am- 2:00pm Shawnee park river bank)

The field portion includes, but is not limited to: location selection, target areas, casting techniques, knot tying, both artificial and live bait selection, how to bait a hook, hook removal, safety, when to fish (time of day/time of year), fileting fish, food preparation and cooking, and food sampling

Dates:

Categories:
Educational / Workshops / Seminars , Fishing Events (Non-boating), Hook And Cook

Kids fishing tournament with stock fishing pond. Games and prizes. For entire family. Food and fun all free for everyone.

Dates:

Categories:
Kids Events, Fishing Events (Non-boating)