Date: 7/23/08
Contact: C. Doug Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127, ext. 3500

FISHING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED

Do you enjoy fishing? If so, would you like to share your love of the sport with someone else? If you answered yes to either of these questions you may want to consider an invitation from the Nevada Department of Wildlife to do just that -- to share your passion for the sport of fishing with a new generation of anglers.

On Tuesday, Aug. 5, NDOW will be conducting a training session for new fishing instructors at the agency’s Las Vegas office beginning at 6:30 p.m. The office is located at 4747 Vegas Drive just east of Decatur Blvd.

Volunteer fishing instructors assist with a variety of classes such as basic fishing where they teach potential anglers of all ages how to tie knots, cast rods, choose baits and identify their catch. NDOW also offers more advanced classes such as fly-fishing or fly-tying and seminars designed to improve an angler’s success when fishing for a specific species such as largemouth bass. For more information on becoming a fishing instructor contact Ivy Santee at 486-5127 x 3503 Mon. – Fri.

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 hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.