TommyTrebble
Blu_Dragonfly's Net Boy
Registered: 11/20/05
Posts: 6826
Loc: New Hartford, CT
Hi,
I heard that there is a "Fishing Free Day" sometime in June ? if this is correct, what day would that be ? I have a friend who never fishes freshwater and would like to take him out that, if it is possible.
thanks for your assistance, Tom Dages
Better to imitate a Winner then be an Original Loser.
#1199291 - 04/06/1003:11 PM
Re: Fishing Free Day ?
[Re: Eric D]
EnCon Police Moderator
Registered: 03/01/04
Posts: 3899
Got this from Fisheries.....guess I need to pay more attention!
We haven’t done a “Free fishing Day” since 2006 (or was it 2005). It apparently wasn’t meeting its goals (new angler recruitment), was a strain on the CARE program (as a number of the volunteer instructors ran events on Free Fishing Day, which was a drain on resources) and we’ve moved in other directions on outreach (such as “No Child Left Inside”).
Jighead
I love re-re-opening day
Registered: 04/05/02
Posts: 11226
You can take him the NY
Free Fishing Days Each year, the last full weekend in June is designated as Free Fishing Days in New York State. During those two days, anyone can fish New York State waters, and no fishing license is required. This event started in 1991 to allow all people the opportunity to sample the incredible fishing New York State has to offer. Since no license is required, it is the perfect time to take a friend or relative fishing. In 2010, New York State's Free Fishing Days are Saturday and Sunday, June 26 & 27.
In addition to the June Free Fishing Days weekend, there are a number of "Free Fishing Events" held in various locations across the state. Free Fishing Events are DEC sponsored events (such as family fishing clinics) where participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics and aquatic ecology. Each of DEC's nine regions can sponsor up to four free fishing events per year. Most free fishing events occur during the period from April through October. For a listing of currently posted events, please view the table , but be sure to check back periodically to see if additional events have been added.
So, first time anglers, as well as those who have drifted away from the sport, should take advantage of this opportunity to see how much fun fishing can be. For more information about Free Fishing Days, contact your DEC Regional Fisheries Office.
Jighead
I love re-re-opening day
Registered: 04/05/02
Posts: 11226
Or Rhode Island
The Department of Environmental Management announces that Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 are free fishing days in Rhode Island. During those two days, all Rhode Islanders and visitors can fish in freshwaters without a fishing license or trout conservation stamp. The free fishing days provide local residents and visitors a special incentive to get outdoors and try something new while enjoying their natural surroundings.
JohnS
Life Time Member
Registered: 01/19/02
Posts: 12998
Loc: Wallingford/Florida
Tommy, guess I was wrong. So much for bringing Joelski out for a pickeral fest...legally.... Maybe you can bring him out of state for a day at one of the locations that Jiggy mentioned!
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