Catching your first fish
is a big deal. Talk to any angler and no matter how long ago it was, they can
usually tell you the story of the first fish they caught. A camping trip with
their family or out on a boat with grandpa, that memory always holds a very
special place.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) wants to help commemorate that moment
with its First Fish Award program. With this new program, NDOW will present the
first-time angler with a personalized "First Fish" certificate and a
collectable lapel pin.
"Catching that first fish hopefully marks the beginning of a lot of
wonderful memories out on the water catching fish with your friends and
family," said Pat Sollberger, Fisheries staff
specialist for NDOW. "We want to help people remember that first moment
and that's where this program comes in."
The first step is easy; take someone fishing who hasn't been before. Once your
son, daughter, husband, best friend, or coworker reels in their first fish all
you have to do is go to the Department website at ndow.org and print out the
First Fish Award form. Send in the completed form and a photo of the new angler
holding their very first fish to the address on the form. Because the program
began July 1, 2013 entries must be for fish caught on or after that date.
"The First Fish Award program is just a fun way to get anglers out fishing
Nevada's waters and hopefully get hooked on fishing," said Sollberger.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish
and wildlife, and promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW's
wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen's
license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing
gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a
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