4-H Sportfishing Coming to Alabama

Auburn, Oct. 13, 2004---4-H Sportfishing is coming to Alabama and it

The 4-H Sportfishing program is open to all youth ages 9 to 19. Younger children can participate if a parent is with them. The program will teach youth about fishing and field safety, tackle crafting, aquatic ecology, which lure to use, and many other skills to help them become good fishermen and women and environmental stewards. In addition, it will also help youth learn and develop life skills, such as decision making, discipline, leadership, communication, organization and planning, all in a fun, recreational setting.

The first 4-H Sportfishing leader training is Oct. 29-31 at Auburn University. Anyone interested in natural resources programs and/or fishing, and working with children, can be a leader and is invited to attend the training session. Cost of the training is $30 per person and the fee covers two lunches, one dinner, a t-shirt and educational materials. All participants are responsible for their own lodging. There is no football game in Auburn that weekend, so motel rooms should be readily available.