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| Fishing is a great way for kids and families to have fun outdoors, discover nature, and make happy memories together. For more than a million anglers, conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish.
The Missouri Department of Conservation needs experienced anglers from all around the state to help others learn to fish through Discover Nature--Fishing. This free, statewide program provides a series of four lessons to help kids and families gain the skills and confidence needed to become successful anglers. Each of the two hour lessons is followed by hands-on fishing for participants to put their newly earned skills to work. Equipment and bait are provided. Class size is limited and classes are offered throughout the fishing season from April through October.
Lesson One covers equipment, casting, and proper fish handling. Lesson Two covers how to rig a fishing pole and bait a hook. Lesson Three covers aquatic biology, ecology, and conservation. Lesson Four covers fishing with artificial lures.
The Conservation Department will provide training for volunteers, who can choose to teach one or more of the lessons. Experienced anglers who want to pass on their skills to beginners can contact the following Fisheries Division staff for more information on opportunities in their areas. The same contact information works if you want to sign up for classes to learn to fish.
Northwest Region: Eric Dennis at 816-271-3111, ext. 1433, or [email protected]
Northeast Region: Travis Moore at 573-248-2530, ext. 6385, or [email protected]
Kansas City Region: Bob Mattucks at 816-525-0300, ext. 1241, or [email protected]
Central Region: Brian McKeage at 573-815-7901, ext. 3397, or [email protected]
St. Louis Region: Denise Otto at 573-468-3335, ext. 6603, or [email protected]
Southwest Region: Dave Woods at 417-895-6881, ext. 1623, or [email protected]
Ozark Region: Mary Scott at 417-255-9561, ext. 276, or [email protected]
Southeast Region: Salvador Mondragon at 573-290-5858, ext. 4433, or [email protected]
For more information on the Conservation Department’s Discover Nature--Fishing Program, go online to mdc.mo.gov/node/27175.
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