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ODNR Division of WildlifeWritten by:
1/9/2009
PASSPORT TO FISHING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AVAILABLE IN AKRON
Division of Wildlife will certify volunteer fishing instructors to teach fishing to kids and new anglers
AKRON, OH -- Any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing should consider becoming a certified Passport to Fishing instructor, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
Passport to Fishing is a one-day instructor training program that qualifies individuals to become Division of Wildlife certified fishing instructors, similar to a hunter education instructor. Workshops are free of charge and are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The next workshops in northeast Ohio are:
DATE LOCATION
Tuesday, February 17
Wildlife District Three
912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319
Tuesday, March 17
Wildlife District Three
912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319
Passport to Fishing was developed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and adopted by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. Workshops teach volunteers the basics of fishing and how to run a four-station fishing program with a fishing event. These instructors then go back to their communities, with a written curriculum and training aids, to teach kids and beginning anglers the basics of fishing.
By becoming a certified instructor, you will not only be able to help in reconnecting students with the outdoors, but you will also have the skills and resources to help you do it in a more successful way. Resources available include grants, equipment, publications and brochures, and training.
To register for a workshop, call 1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543). For additional information click here
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