The Berkley Conservation Institute (BCI) awarded the Indiana BASS Federation Nation (IBFN) the annual Berkley Angler Recruitment Award. The award, worth $1,500 in fishing tackle, was presented at the BASS Federation Nation awards banquet Feb. 21 in Birmingham, Ala. BASS conservation director Chris Horton made the announcement.
The inaugural “Hoosier Outdoor Experience” at Fort Harrison State Park in September 2009 drew 13,300 participants. The event included 1 day dedicated to elementary school students, followed by a 2-day program of activities for the general public. There was no charge for attending the program and children and adults both enjoyed learning about fishing, hunting, kayaking, camping, conservation and dozens of other outdoor activities.
“The IBFN provided 10 volunteers for youth fishing on Saturday, Sept. 26th,” said Jill Snyder, IBFN conservation director. “We had a continual stream of young anglers, many who had never fished before. They learned how to bait a hook, cast and how to take a fish off the hook. We’re already making plans to double our efforts for the 2010 event this fall.”
“The Indiana BASS Federation Nation and their commitment to recruit more anglers, especially youth anglers, is to be commended,” said BCI conservation director Jim Martin. “These club members instill the very values of stewardship in our environment the Berkley Conservation Institute endorses. It is my privilege, along with the Berkley Conservation Institute, to honor the Indiana BASS Federation Nation with our Berkley Angler Recruitment Award.”
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