Depending on where you live, the local schools may have some type of fishing education. More likely they don't. A recent donation from Pure Fishing to the Future Fisherman Foundation aims to increase the presence of such programs and help bring fishing and conservation into the classroom.
Recent studies have shown that if a person doesn't engage in fishing activities by the age of 18, chances are they'll never develop an interest. The Future Fisherman Foundation helps public, private and charter schools incorporate the benefits and rewards of fishing, boating and aquatic-conservation activities into their school curriculum. Training and resources are available to school-based programs for grades K-12.
Foundation executive director Keith Sutton noted: "Pure Fishing's generous donation will enable us to teach our curriculum to educators who want to incorporate youth fishing activities into their learning programs. It also will allow us to begin creating online training opportunities that give educators a head start at implementing new programs in their communities. Without Pure Fishing's support, this wouldn't have been possible. We're very appreciative they've shown leadership in supporting youth fishing-education programs throughout the U.S."
Want to get in on the action? Qualified educators who sign up for the program can purchase rods, reels, fly-fishing tackle, accessories and more from a portfolio of Pure Fishing brands that includes Shakespeare, Berkley, Stren, Pflueger, Mitchell, Johnson and more. For information, visit FutureFisherman.org.
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