Youth Education Report

FISHING AT THE BOAT SHOW

Over 175 children received HOFNOD stickers and a small prize for catching a magnetic plastic fish at the JCAA Youth Education aquarium fish game booth on Sunday, February 25th. Some of the parents also tried their luck at the aquarium fish game and won a small book about drug awareness.

KID'S FISHING NIGHT

The JCAA Youth Education Committee provided a seminar for children at the Newark Bait and Flycasting Club on Tuesday, March 6, 2007. Children learned about the “Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs” program and "How To Catch A Whopper." Over 45 children attended the NBFC Kids Fishing Night and learned the basics of fishing. The membership of the Newark Bait and Flycasting Club set up learning stations for children to learn about the following: casting, lure presentation, fly tying, New Jersey fishing rules and regulations, and knot tying. The Newark Bait and Flycasting Club had refreshments for everyone and supplied goodie bags for all the youngsters. The Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s Youth Education Committee would like to thank Mat Muzley for his donation of salmon eggs and fish attractant for all the children attending the JCAA learning station.

JCAA JUNIOR ANGLER PROGRAM

On Tuesday, May 8, 2007 the JCAA Youth Education Committee will present a program about the JCAA Junior Angler program to the membership of the Hudson River Fishermen's Association. Some of the topics for the night will include: how to keep kids fishing, HOFNOD Certification, school fishing clubs, summer youth fishing tournaments and fishing safety.

TROUT CONTEST FOR KIDS

The contest is sponsored by the Shark River Surf Anglers Saturday, April 7, 2007 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. at Spring Lake, NJ. On opening day of trout season, members of the Shark River Surf Anglers will host another trout contest for children fifteen years old and under. Hundreds of anglers are expected to circle around Spring Lake waiting for the start of opening day. Don’t forget to get there early. Otherwise you must park along the side streets of Spring Lake and walk a great distance to find a spot to fish. Every year, the membership of the Shark River Surf Anglers spent a lot of time and energy to make this event a success. Come out and enjoy some fishing fun and refreshments at the awards tent.

KAPTAIN KATCH 2007 IS BACK

Hey kids, get on board with Kaptain Katch. On April 21, 2007 HRFA will host their second annual Catfish Tournament on the Piermont Pier. Don't miss this fun event. If you do not have fishing equipment (don't worry) the friends of Kaptain Katch will supply everything, rods, reels, bait and lunch. All you need to do is show up. The fun-filled day is open to all children up to 16 years old. So, grab a rod and reel and catch a trophy Catfish. For more information contact: Kaptainkatch7@yahoo.com

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Join the NJ DEP Division of Fish & Wildlife Earth Day Celebration at the Pequest Trout Hatchery & Natural Resource Education Center Saturday, April 21, 2007 beginning at 1pm. Pequest is located off Rt. 46 in Oxford, Warren County. This one-day event highlights the beauty and diversity of wildlife thriving in the Garden State. Featured activities include a lecture series: Butterflies of NJ, Nature Photography, Rizzo's Reptile Discovery; guided interpretive nature hikes focusing on wild edibles, birding basics and reading the landscape; and a native plant giveaway. There will also be limited opportunities for trout fishing and trying your hand at archery on a first-come-first-serve basis. Activities seep into the evening to include storytelling with Chief Long Bow of the Cherokee Nation of New Jersey, astronomy, nighttime games and a campfire (weather permitting). Registration Is Required beginning April 7th. Bring your own binoculars and campfire chair. This event is free and for all ages. For more information and to register, call (908) 637-4125 or send an e-mail to Jessica.Griglak@dep.state.nj.us. The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife is pleased to announce that they now have a Wildlife of New Jersey coloring book. The coloring book is designed for elementary aged children and the coloring book covers a variety of wildlife habitats including wetlands, farms, forests, neighborhoods and coasts. A special section near the end of the book covers different conservation efforts that children can do for the wildlife of the Garden State. The books are available free of charge on a first-come-first-serve basis for pick-up only at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center in Oxford, NJ.

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