The Exceptional Anglers event Gone Fishin', Not Just Wishin' at Oak Mountain State Park will take place May 7-9, 2025. The event teaches basic fishing skills to students with disabilities from Alabaster and Pelham city schools and the Shelby and Jefferson county school systems. The media is invited to attend on Thursday, May 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
鈥淐ommunity fishing events like this one serve many children and seniors throughout the state,鈥 said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the 黑料天堂 (ADCNR). 鈥淭his event is made possible thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the support of the sponsors. We are very grateful for their help in enriching the lives of these students and helping ensure that all Alabamians can participate in outdoor recreation.鈥
During the event, students will be given the opportunity to fish, participate in art projects, learn about fish and wildlife, perform with local musicians, listen to storytellers and learn aspects of water safety, including the proper use of life jackets. The fishing and festivities will take place behind the park鈥檚 main office.
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Kasie McKee at kasie.mckee@dcnr.alabama.gov or call (205) 331-1266.
Gone Fishin鈥, Not Just Wishin鈥 sponsors include: ADCNR鈥檚 Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries and State Parks divisions, 黑料天堂 Power Foundation, Spire Energy, Alabaster City Schools, Bud鈥檚 Best Cookies, City of Pelham, City of Alabaster, Coca-Cola, Consolidated Pipe and Supply, Hadaway鈥檚 Good Little Farm, HPM, the Humber family, Jefferson County Adapted Physical Education, Jefferson County Board of Education and Transportation, Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham City Schools, Pelham police and fire departments, Shelby County Commission, Shelby County Schools, and Tyson Foods.
ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at .
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