02-28-2011, 10:56 PM
[size 4]DEP Fishing Class Comes To Bristol[/size][size 2]Government Announcements[/size][size 2]Submitted by Dianne Grenier on 2011-02-28.[/size] ![[Image: Justin-Wiggins_QB42591.jpg]](https://www.quickbase.com/up/bdargxd4y/g/rbju9/ez/va/Justin-Wiggins_QB42591.jpg)
[size 1]Dianne Grenier[/size][size 2]DEP CT Aquatic Resources Education program instructor, Justin Wiggins, helps students with fish identification at recent freshwater fishing class.
[/size]The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP), Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program, is coming to Bristol.
The two-day program will take place on March 24 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at the Page Park Ski Lodge, 1 Page Park Road, Bristol (off Route 229). A "Fishing Field trip" will be held on March 26th from 8:00am - noon, the location to be determined at class.
The program developed in 1986 by the DEP Bureau of Fisheries has introduced thousands of novice anglers throughout the state to the quiet pleasures and the exciting thrills of freshwater fishing. Classes cover many diverse topics including how and where fish live, fishing laws and regulations, fish identification, fishing tackle and techniques, how to cast, sportsmanship, safety, and how to fillet and cook your catch.
The fishing program is conducted by certified DEP CARE instructors. All required class materials will be provided.
The classes are free of charge and open to all. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration is required. For registration or more information call (860) 584-6160
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[size 1]Dianne Grenier[/size][size 2]DEP CT Aquatic Resources Education program instructor, Justin Wiggins, helps students with fish identification at recent freshwater fishing class.
[/size]The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP), Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program, is coming to Bristol.
The two-day program will take place on March 24 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at the Page Park Ski Lodge, 1 Page Park Road, Bristol (off Route 229). A "Fishing Field trip" will be held on March 26th from 8:00am - noon, the location to be determined at class.
The program developed in 1986 by the DEP Bureau of Fisheries has introduced thousands of novice anglers throughout the state to the quiet pleasures and the exciting thrills of freshwater fishing. Classes cover many diverse topics including how and where fish live, fishing laws and regulations, fish identification, fishing tackle and techniques, how to cast, sportsmanship, safety, and how to fillet and cook your catch.
The fishing program is conducted by certified DEP CARE instructors. All required class materials will be provided.
The classes are free of charge and open to all. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration is required. For registration or more information call (860) 584-6160
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