David Moore Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 The angler education program is looking for people who enjoy working with children, like to fish or would like to learn by helping to teach others.Instructors provide opportunities to learn basic fishing skills, explore Wisconsin's aquatic resources and develop a set of conservation ethics to help ensure that Wisconsin's lakes and streams will remain bountiful for generations to come.The program provides training workshops to clubs, schools, youth development organizations and service groups. Trained instructors have access to educational resources and loaner fishing equipment.Instructor certificationTraining workshopsLoaner gearFishing clinicsInstructor certificationInstructor certificationAn Instructor-In-Training practices casting skills and resourcefulness with a fish target and pop-can rig along Milwaukee's lakefront.Who are instructors?Instructors are people like you. Youth leaders, classroom teachers, fishing club members and civic leaders are all encouraged to attend a workshop as a team or form one at the workshop. Successful program models include after-school fishing clubs, summer enrichment classes, family-school/camp adventures, scout merit badges and more!While this program has traditionally focused on youth, keep in mind adults who may have missed the boat as kids!Certification processPeople get certified as Angler Education Instructors by attending a training workshop and completing a background check [PDF].Here are more specifics on the certification process.Training workshopsTraining workshopsInstructors-In-Training test non-lead sinkers at a Rhinelander workshop.Please check back from time to time for updates to this schedule.Basic angler education instructor certification workshopBasic Angler Education instructor training workshop certification workshops focus on teaching spin casting and incorporating related topics in a K-12 curriculum, youth development program or adult education. Some workshops feature fly fishing or complementary aquatic resources education programs.Fishing club members, youth leaders, classroom teachers and civic leaders are encouraged to attend a workshop as a team or form a team at a workshop. Successful models include after-school fishing clubs, summer enrichment classes, school-family events and Boy Scout merit badge training.Workshop feesAngler Education workshops are free; sometimes we feed you lunch or dinner, too! However, we do have a $15 workshop commitment fee to ensure good attendance by registrants and allow us to plan accordingly. If your plans change, please notify us three days in advance to get a refund of your workshop commitment fee. Otherwise, it becomes a donation to the Angler Education Program. There are fees for Project WET and Project WILD and will be collected when those programs are offered in combination with Angler Education.To schedule a volunteer or teacher training workshop in your community, please contact Theresa Stabo, Aquatic Resources Educator, 608-266-2272. We need a minimum of 8 to 12 adult participants, depending on location, to hold a workshop.Workshop scheduleSeveral workshops are being planned. More details will be provided in the coming weeks, but here's a quick run down of what's coming up. Check back often to learn about additional workshops!Location: MononaDate: Saturday, May 4, 2013Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Place: Aldo Leopold Nature Center330 Femrite DriveMonona WI 53716Registration Deadline Call to askAudience Adults who work with youth in a variety of capacities.Teachers and nonformal educators will love this exciting environmental education program focused on wildlife and their habitats on both land and water and on teaching the venerable tradition of fishing in Wisconsin! Workshop participants will develop new skills, learn how to adapt activities to their curriculum, explore literature and technology connections, and share expertise with colleagues. The activity guides contain learner-centered activities that are compatible with instruction in science, social studies, language arts, environmental science, and mathematics. In addition to the guides, participants will learn about and receive a collection of educational resources from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that complement the activities presented in the guides. These programs meet state teacher and academic standards, are eligible for inclusion in an initial educator plan, and can be used in renewal of your licensure.Course Fee $40.00Contact: Virginia Wiggen [exit DNR], 608-221-0404, Extension 2Location SpartaDate Saturday, May 18, 2013Time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Place Sparta High School506 N. Black River StreetSparta WI 54656Registration Deadline Download the registration form [PDF], complete and return by May 11, 2013Audience Open to all adults interested in offering a recreational fishing program.Join the Monroe County 4-H and Youth Development at this workshop. The workshop will focus on youth and families in summer recreation programs, but ideas can be adapted for adult learn-to-fish programs. Tips for including people with disabilities in your community fishing program will be offered. Pick up ideas about adaptive fishing techniques that you can use in your community fishing programs. Role play and practice-teach fishing-related skills including:fish identification;knot tying;casting; andmore!Contact Kim Anderson 608-261-6431Location Shorewood (north of Milwaukee)Date Thursday, May 23, 2013Time 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.Place Shorewood High School - Room TBA1701 E. Capitol DriveShorewood WI 53211Registration Deadline Download the registration form [PDF], complete and return by May 15, 2013Audience Open to all adults interested in offering a recreational fishing program.Join the Shorewood Recreation Department and the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities at this workshop. The workshop will focus on youth and families in summer recreation programs, but ideas can be adapted for adult learn-to-fish programs. Tips for including people with disabilities in your community fishing program will be offered. Pick up ideas about adaptive fishing techniques that you can use in your community fishing programs. Role play and practice-teach fishing-related skills including:fish identification;knot tying;casting; andmore!Contact Kim Anderson 608-261-6431For-credit CoursesSummer brings enrichment opportunities for classroom teachers. Non-teachers are welcome to join in if space allows.Course Big Splash!Location Oshkosh and surrounding areaPlace James P. Coughlin Center625 E. County Road YDate Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2013.Time We will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.Class will be from 8:30 a.m.- 4, Tuesday through Friday.Course InformationTwo Graduate credits are being offered through Viterbo UniversityExpected cost: $270.00 for 2 credits and course materialsRegistration materials and more details will be posted by Mid-AprilRegistration deadline: June 12, 2013Audience This conference is geared for people who teach grades 4 - 12, however, other people are welcome to attend. Discover how explorations of fish and their aquatic habitats can help lay the foundation for understanding the scientific method. Participants receive materials that help support Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards for Grades 4 - 12. Supplemental materials are available for teachers of younger learners. Contact Theresa Stabo or Kim Anderson to discuss options and find out if this course is right for you.You will be amazed in this experiential, for-credit course!Learn the shocking truth about Fisheries Management aboard a Lake Winnebago shocking boatSee the variety of fish in Lake Winnebago in a fyke-netting demonstrationBoard the Wet Wonder and marvel at the connection between lake flies and lake sturgeonWade a nearby stream and look for members of the stream food webAge a fish and find out how to keep the fish in our lakes healthy and edible...and more!We'll roll out a full menu of aquatic resources education materials including:Angler EducationProject WETProject WILDWater Action VolunteersAquatic Invasive SpeciesContact Theresa Stabo 608-266-2272 orKim Anderson 608-261-6431Teachers' conferences & professional conventionsLook for us at teachers' conferences and other professional conventions. They are typically held in the spring and fall.Loaner gearTackle Loaner ProgramNo fishing rod? No problem! We have fishing equipment you can borrow at several DNR offices and state parks and facilities. There is no charge to borrow the equipment -- just enjoy your day fishing in Wisconsin and return the equipment in the condition you received it (or better!) so that the next person can enjoy it.Check out the fishing equipment contacts page for information on who to contact to find out exactly what kind of gear is available near you. If you have general questions about the tackle loaner program contact Theresa Stabo, 608-266-2272 or Kim Anderson, 608-261-6431.Available gearWhile special lures and fresh bait are not provided, we generally have the following basic equipment at most sites:The DNR has equipment you can borrow to get children hooked on fishing.many closed face fishing rods and reels;a few open face rods and reels;casting plugs;bobbers; andhooks, lines and sinkersIn addition to fishing equipment, some sites (but not all) have fish printing materials, knot-tying practice equipment, Backyard Bass (a casting game) and other educational resources like Fish Packs [PDF]. Fish Packs are stocked with games, stories and activities that help youngsters learn about Wisconsin fish. Check one out or download the link for ideas to create your own! Inquire when you contact or visit a loaner site to see exactly what they have to offer.Keep in mindBefore you plan a fishing trip around loaner equipment, know that:equipment is available on a first come, first served basis; andyou may borrow equipment for up to one week, unless demand is low in your area. Ask the contact in your area if an extension is possible.Follow the Golden RulePlease return loaner equipment in the condition you would like it to be when you borrow it.Make proper handling and care of equipment part of your angler or fishing education program.If the equipment was damaged, return all the parts with a note explaining what happened.Instructions to fix a tangled reel [PDF].The most popular time for borrowing the equipment is also the busiest time for our field staff - spring and early summer. Please help them out by returning the equipment clean and in good working order. If something breaks -- which sometimes happens -- fix it if you can, or bring the problem to our staff's attention so the next group will have functional equipment. Your help with maintenance frees up our field staff for stocking fish and working on habitat projects.Adopt a fishing tackle loaner siteMany tackle loaner sites would welcome help with equipment maintenance. This would be a great volunteer service project for scouts, students, fishing clubs or anyone who'd like to pitch in and ensure that our gear is in shape for beginner anglers. Materials will be provided for re-spooling and general clean-up. Loaner sites that want help are marked with a VM. Locate the site nearest you on the fishing equipment contacts page and call them to find out how you can help! Thank you!Fishing clinicsFishing clinicsThroughout the year, the Department of Natural Resources works with local parks departments, fishing clubs and organizations to host fishing clinics and other events. Thanks to all clinic hosts and sponsors!Attend a clinicCounty: SaukLocation: Baraboo, WIDate: May 11, 2013Time: 3 p.m.-5 p.m.Place: Devil's Lake State Park, S5975 Park Road, Baraboo, WI 53913. Meet at the North Shore boat launch.Target Age: All ages are welcomeLearn to FishWant to try fishing but don't know what to do?Come to our Learn to Fish program and we'll show you how!We'll have fun games and activities that will teach you the basics of fishing.We supply all the fishing equipment.Children need to be accompanied by an adult.Sponsored by Devils Lake State ParkContact: For more information call: 608-356-8301County: ChippewaLocation: Chippewa Falls YMCADate: May 28 to May 31, 2013Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30p.m.Place: Chippewa Falls YMCATarget Age: All ages are welcomeFamily Fishing Get HookedTuesday, May 28 Fishing basics are coveredWednesday, May 29 Meet the DNR FisheriesThursday, May 30 How to clean fishFriday, May 31 How to cook fishContact: For more information:Kyle BeachCounty: OneidaLocation: Rhinelander, WIDate: June 8, 2013Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Place: Hodag Park boat landing and Pavilion, Rhinelander, WITarget Age: Families and youth kindergarten through 12th grade9th Annual Family Fishing Fun DayThe goal of the event is to introduce, educate and promote the joy of fishing to area youth and their families.Sponsored by 4-H Youth Development and local businessesContact: For more information contact Katie Leone or Anna Gauthier: 715-365-2750County: WausharaLocation: Wild Rose, WIDate: June 22, 2013Time: callPlace: Evergreen Campsites W5449 Archer Lane, Wild Rose, WI 54984Target Age: 16 and olderFamily Fishing FrenzyFishing clinic for families$5 fee to participateLearn the basics of fishingEquipment providedContact: For more information contact Tracy Schroeder: 920-622-3498County: TaylorLocation: Rib Lake, WIDate: July 13, 2013Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Place: Little Spirit Lake Boat Landing, 7 miles east of Rib Lake on State Hwy 102Target Age: 15 and underKids Pan Fishing DayGames, prizes, raffle and foodChildren need to be accompanied by an adultSponsored by Spirit Lake AssociationContact: For more information Call: 715-427-3778Plan a fishing clinicNow is the time to start planning your own fishing clinic to usher in a summer of fishing fun! Use these events to kick off summertime youth fishing clubs and get anglers of all ages out to the water's edge.Download the General Event Planning Form, [PDF] to be used anytime. Return your completed form to the Angler Education Office at the DNR. Contact Kim Anderson, 608-261-6431 if you would like a planning form mailed to you.Participants 16 years or older likely will need fishing licenses to fish at most events, unless they occur on Free Fishing Weekend. Call contacts for complete information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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