Free fishing weekend set for next month
Posted: Jan 24, 2012 11:10 AM <em class="wnDate">Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:10 AM EST</em> Updated: Jan 24, 2012 12:31 PM <em class="wnDate">Tuesday, January 24, 2012 7:31 AM EST</em>courtesy Michigan.org
SAGINAW, MI (WNEM) -The annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19 across Michigan.
On that weekend, everyone - residents and non-residents alike - can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply.
Michigan has been celebrating Winter Free Fishing Weekend annually since 1994 as a way to promote awareness of the state's vast aquatic resources. With more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 36,000 miles of rivers and 11,000 inland lakes, Michigan and fishing are a natural match.
"Michigan offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the world, including during the winter months," DNR Director Rodney Stokes said. "Fishing is an inexpensive activity anyone can pursue as an individual or as a family. We encourage you to get out this February and experience it for yourself, for free."
To encourage involvement in Free Fishing Weekends, organized activities are being scheduled in communities across the state. These activities are coordinated by a variety of organizations including: constituent groups, schools, local and state parks, businesses and others.
There's still plenty of time to plan your own local Free Fishing Weekend event, or find one occurring in your community. Visit the newly revamped website www.michigan.gov/freefishing for all things related to this unique weekend; including where you can find help on event planning and promotion and where you can identify events in your area or register an official event.
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Free fishing weekend set for next month - WNEM TV 5
via wnem.com
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