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Florida 4-H
Sportfishing
Program
What is 4-H Sportfishing?
The world of youth sportfishing is about more than just catching fish.
Youth learn angling skills, how to make their own tackle, important
concepts in aquatic/marine ecology, and the relationship between fish,
people and the environment.
As a volunteer leader, you can help
local youth gain important life skills and support their positive growth
and development through exciting and fun sportfishing activities and
projects.
The Florida 4-H Sportfishing Program works in collaboration with the Florida Sea Grant Program, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Department, and a variety of state and local partners.
Other groups at the national level involved in youth sportfishing programs and that offer resources are:
National 4-H Sportfishing Program
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Future Fisherman Foundation
American Sportfishing Association
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
materials are available?
4HCCS - Fishing for
Adventure
Hooked on Fishing Not
on Drugs
Water Works
Wonders
Aquatic Resources Education Curriculum
Sportfishing - Aquatic Resources Handbook
Fishing for Success
Sportfishing
outcomes:
Through participation in sportfishing projects/activities,
youth will:
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Develop the life skills of decision making, communicating, leadership, planning, and organizing.
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Build confidence and a positive self-image.
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Learn new skills in using a variety of fishing equipment.
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Make and repair fishing tackle.
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Understand the ecological and social basics of fisheries management.
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Learn to fish responsibly.
Sportfishing Camps
4-H offers sportfishing camps for youth to learn about and participate in sportfishing activities.
County
Sportfishing Programs
To find out if there is a youth sportfishing program in your area contact
your County Extension
Offices.
Adult
Learning Opportunities
Sportfishing
training workshops are offered to help 4-H agents
and/or volunteer leaders enhance or develop youth sportfishing programs in
their area. Click above for registration information. The next workshop
will be held:
NOTE: January 28-30, 2005
training workshop at Camp Ocala has been CANCELLED.
INSTEAD - Sportfishing
training sessions will be held at the Florida Leaders Forum, April 23,
2005.
More information to follow!
What you can do
as a volunteer:
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Attend a 4-H sportfishing workshop to help you become more familiar with youth-related sportfishing materials and the resources available to you.
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Develop a variety of projects and/ or activities that allow youth to "experience" the fun and rewards of sportfishing by incorporating the experiential learning cycle in all activities.
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Support youth in their efforts to set goals and complete projects in sportfishing.
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Maintain records of activities and youth accomplishments.
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Evaluate the impact.
Who to contact for more information:
Karen Blyler, Coordinator, Marine/Environmental Education
4-H Youth Development
3120 McCarty Hall
PO Box 110225
Gainesville,FL 32611
(352)846-0996, ext 246
blylerk@ifas.ufl.edu
