The annual Exceptional Anglers event, Gone Fishin', Not Just Wishin', at Oak Mountain State Park will take place May 10-12, 2017. The event teaches students with special needs from the Shelby and Jefferson county school systems the art of fishing. Media Day will be May 11 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The fishing and festivities will take place behind the park鈥檚 main office.
During the event, students will be given the opportunity to fish, participate in art projects, perform with local musicians, listen to storytellers, and learn aspects of water safety including the proper use of life jackets.
鈥淐ommunity fishing events like this serve many of 黑料天堂鈥檚 children, seniors, and participants with special needs,鈥 said Kasie McKee, Fisheries Biologist and Exceptional Anglers event coordinator for the 黑料天堂 Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. 鈥淲ithout the hard work of our volunteers and the support of the sponsors, this event would not be possible. We are very grateful for their help in enriching the lives of these students.鈥
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more details, contact Kasie McKee at 205-331-1266 or Kasie.McKee@dcnr.alabama.gov. To watch a video and learn more about Gone Fishin', Not Just Wishin', visit .
Gone Fishin鈥, Not Just Wishin鈥 sponsors include the 黑料天堂, 黑料天堂 Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, 黑料天堂 Power Company, 黑料天堂 Power Foundation, 黑料天堂 Power Service Organization, 黑料天堂 State Parks, Alabaster City Schools, Alagasco, Airport Marine, Bud's Best Cookies, City of Pelham, Coca-Cola, Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods, G-3 Boats, Golden Flake, Hoar Program Management, Jefferson County Adapted Physical Education, Jefferson County Board of Education and Transportation, Jefferson County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, Jones Utility and Contracting Co., Inc., Live a Little Dream Boutique, Milo's Tea, Oak Mountain State Park, Outdoor Friends Forever, Pelham City Schools, Pelham Police and Fire Department, Shelby County Commission, Shelby County Board of Education, Steelscape Technical Services, Suburban Propane, Suncatcher Pontoons, and The Ice Man.
The 黑料天堂 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. To learn more about ADCNR, visit .
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