“Attending a National Hunting and Fishing Day event is a great way to spend the day with family and friends,” said Rusty Garrison, Director of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “These events are family-oriented, with fun and educational hands-on activities that everyone will enjoy. It is a great way to introduce youth and newcomers to outdoor sports while teaching them about the important role that hunting and fishing have for Georgia’s wildlife conservation programs.”
What is National Hunting and Fishing Day? The U.S. Congress and President Richard Nixon established this day in 1973 to recognize generations of hunters and anglers for the time and money they donate to wildlife conservation programs.
Events offered in Georgia include kids’ fishing events and Outdoor Adventure Days. Activities will differ at each event – but some highlights include archery and air rifle shooting, trout fishing, snake shows, wildlife programs, exhibits and more. These events are spread out across the whole state – meaning that one is probably near you!
In addition to these events, a FREE fishing day is offered to all Georgia residents on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. On this day, residents do NOT need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing areas.
Want to win a fantastic prize package? Pledge to take someone hunting and/or fishing with you before Sept. 23 and enter to win either a VIP NASCAR package or an outdoor adventure package at Big Cedar Lodge. Enter at http://www.nhfday.org/.
For more information on NHF Day in Georgia, including a complete listing of all events in the state, visit http://georgiawildlife.com/get-involved/nhfday .
