Learn a hobby at free Women’s Fishing Clinic on St. George Island

(Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.) We still have openings for participants. Please sign up today! Learn a hobby at free Women’s Fishing Clinic on St. George Island Learn the skills to successfully cast your line into the sea by attending the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Women’s Fishing Clinic on St. George Island on Sept. 19. Participants will not only take home a lifelong hobby, they will leave with a new appreciation for the marine environment. They will learn the basics of environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills, safety and the vulnerability of Florida’s marine ecosystems in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. The free, day-long clinic is from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the St. George Island State Park, 1900 E. Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island. Advance registration is required; the event is capped at 20 participants. To register or get more information, please email Heather Sneed atHeather.Sneed@MyFWC.com, or call 850-487-0554. Lessons include knot tying, cast netting, rod and reel rigging, how to be a responsible marine resource steward, marine fish and habitat identification, catch-and-release techniques and more. If conditions allow, women will have the opportunity to practice their newly learned skills by fishing from the shore. This event is a catch-and-release activity. All participants must have a valid recreational saltwater fishing license unless exempt. Saltwater fishing licenses can be purchased at your local tackle shop or online. Learn more by visiting MyFWC.com/License. Fishing equipment and bait are provided during the clinic but participants are encouraged to bring their own gear.

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