Free Ice Fishing Class in Milford
News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
January 4, 2008
Phone: (603) 271-3211
Email: info@wildlife.nh.gov
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CONTACT:
Karina Jolles: 603-271-3212
Jane Vachon:603-271-3211
January 4, 2008
FREE ICE FISHING CLASS OFFERED IN MILFORD
CONCORD, N.H. — Get your family and friends together and come learn about a fun activity to enjoy during the long winter months – ice fishing.Join instructors from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program for a three-week Saturday program in Milford on January 19 and January 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, February 2 (time to be determined).
The class is open to anyone, however, those 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.Reserve your spot by contacting “Let’s Go Fishing” instructor Dale Riley, Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (603) 673-2987 or evenings at (603) 673-4036.The class is free, and registration is first-come, first-served.All equipment and materials will be provided.You do not need to have a fishing license to participate.
The January classes will be spent at Riley Brothers Lumber at 39 Christmas Tree Lane in Milford, learning about ice fishing equipment, safety and practices, as well as some winter ecology of lakes and ponds.On February 2, you will head out to a local pond and put your newly learned skills to the test!
New Hampshire Fish and Game’s “Let’s Go Fishing” program has taught thousands of children and adults to be safe, ethical and successful anglers. Find out more at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/lets_go_fishing.htm. The program is federally funded through the Sport Fish Restoration Program.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works to conserve, manage and protect the state’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as providing the public with opportunities to use and appreciate these resources. Visit http://www.FishNH.com.
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My sons and I attended the first session and it was enjoyable and informative. Dale is an excellent host. He and his buddies project alot of passion for the sport. From the Fish and Game perspective the point is to have smart, safe fisherman who understand and respect the law and the environment. It was clear the Dale and Co. also want to share their great enthusiasm for the sport.
I attended the second session this past Saturday and again it was very well done. It went at a nice pace for the youngsters with some nice tid bits and tips for us older fisherman thrown to keep it interesting. Next week we go fishing, I can’t wait. Thanks Dale, Pete and John for a great program.
We’ll my sons and I met Dale and his friends at Otter Lake at 9:00 am Saturday and we had a terrific day. WE caught a 2.8 lb Large Mouth, in adition to some big Pickeral and several Yellow Perch and a nice Smallie. The Kids had a great time. We cooked the fish right out there on the ice. It was delicious. All-in-all it was a great progam. Now my kids are bugging me to gear up and get going. If this comes around and you get the opportunity to attend. Don’t hesitate to do it.