Date: 12/17/08
Contact: Lynne Foster
Phone: (775) 688-1997

GIVE BACK THE GIFT OF FISHING

The Nevada Department of Wildlife encourages anglers to “give back what you’ve been given” by making a promise to introduce somebody new to fishing – a family member, co-worker, neighbor, or acquaintance. By becoming part of Anglers’ Legacy, you can take a pledge to share the sport with someone new and download a beautiful gift certificate you can customize.

Rapala®, the company recognized for its famous fishing lures, is kicking off this holiday-inspired Anglers’ Legacy Pledge drive together with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF). Those who take the Pledge at Rapala.com/Pledge are automatically entered to win one of 25 fishing tackle items donated by Rapala and other partners, including Sufix, Shimano, Plano, Minn Kota/Humminbird and Costa Del Mar. The contest will be open through December 22, 2008.

“We are happy to be working with Rapala to encourage boaters and anglers to introduce newcomers to the sport,” said RBFF President & CEO Frank Peterson. “I hope people are inspired this holiday to take the Anglers’ Legacy Pledge and get new people out on the water. Boating and fishing enhance our natural resources and if we can mobilize avid anglers to teach newcomers, we can make a big impact on future participation and conservation efforts.”

At the Anglers’ Legacy site you can link to the Nevada Department of Wildlife to purchase online whatever licenses, permits, and stamps you may need. You’ll also find a list of locations where you can make your purchases.

If you love to fish, take the pledge to share the sport with someone new. It’s the right thing to do and it doesn’t cost a thing!

Anglers’ Legacy, a program aimed at increasing first-time boating and fishing experiences, has signed on more than 75,000 Ambassadors nationwide since its inception in May 2006. Based on a recent RBFF survey, Ambassadors purchase approximately $140 in fishing tackle and equipment, $153 in boating supplies and accessories, and more than three fishing licenses which support critical fish and wildlife management efforts through the Sport Fish Restoration Program.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, 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.