Youth fishing events scheduled around S.C.

By
South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources



Published: April 23, 2009

Youth around South Carolina will have the opportunity to participate in a S.C. Department of Natural Resource’s fishing rodeo beginning in May.  Accompanied by an adult, all youth can enjoy a day of fishing on South Carolina’s waters.  The goal of these rodeos is to provide youth with an opportunity to enjoy the sport of fishing.  Every rodeo offers a unique opportunity to learn why Life’s Better Outdoors. 
Check the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Web site at http://www.dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed/rodeos/index.html for a list of events and more information or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The goal of DNR’s SC Reel Kids program is to help children learn about and enjoy their natural environment. As an SC Reel Kid, children will do more than just go fishing. They will work toward goals like catching their first fish, learning about fish and improving fish habitats. Each child will receive a reward for each goal completed. SC Reel Kids is a free program for parents and children or families. Find out more about SC Reel Kids at http://www.screelkids.com.
Youth fishing events scheduled around South Carolina include:
* May 2 – 8 a.m. - Star Fort Rodeo, Ninety Six, Greenwood County
* May 2 – 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. - Barnwell County Fishing Rodeo
* May 2 – 9 a.m. - Blue Heron Nature Center Rodeo, Ridgeland, Jasper County
* May 9 – 8 a.m. - Jimmy Shay Youth Fishing Rodeo, Lick Fork Lake, Edgefield County
* May 9 – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Draper Wildlife Management Area Rodeo, York County
* May 16 - Clearwater Cove Fishing Rodeo, Kershaw County
* May 16 - 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Goose Creek Police Department, Goose Creek, Berkeley County
* May 16 – 8 a.m. - Veteran’s Park, Union County  
* May 30 – 8 a.m. - Sunrise Lake Fishing Rodeo, Lancaster County  
* June 6 – 9 a.m. – noon. - Dargan’s Pond Fishing Rodeo, Darlington County
* June 6 – 9 a.m. – noon. - Defender Industries Fishing Rodeo, Richland County  
* June 6 – 8 a.m. - Piedmont Forestry Education Center, Salem, Oconee County
DNR protects and manages South Carolina’s natural resources by making wise and balanced decisions for the benefit of the state’s natural resources and its people. Find out more about DNR at http://www.dnr.sc.gov.