2009 – Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day and Wild Game Cook-Off
Location: Salato Wildlife Education Center, #1 Sportsman's Drive, Frankfort, KY
Contact: Kristy Strouds, kristy.stroud@ky.gov , 502-564-7863
September 26, 2009, 10:00 AM to 4:00 pm
Celebrate with hunters and anglers of all ages! We will have archery, bow fishing simulator, wild game cook-off, fishing, and many more activities and exhibits! All are free of charge - so come on out and try your hand at one of these activities!
2010 -- Special Kids Fishing Derby
Location: 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown, KY
Contact: Amanda Patrick,
amanda_patrick@fws.gov , 270-343-3797
September 29, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
On Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. CST, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will sponsor the 3rd Annual Reaching for Rainbows Special Kids Fishing Derby for students from Russell and Clinton counties. The event is free and is open to area students who are severely disabled and have extra special needs. Hamburgers and other refreshments will be provided as will prizes. All Kentucky Sport Fishing Regulations will apply, and participants will have access to rods, reels and bait as part of the day’s activities. Participants may also bring their own fishing tackle and bait if they choose. Pre-registration will be conducted through the local school district and is required for event attendance. It’s sure to be a day of great fishing fun, so come on out and enjoy an exciting day of trout fishing! The event also coincides with the annual National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration! For 2010, National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) is scheduled for Saturday, September 25th, 2010. To learn more about NHFD, please visit the event website: http://www.nhfday.org
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is proud to sponsor educational workshops and events that help the public learn more about our incredible natural and cultural heritage. For information on these or other programs at the hatchery, or how you can be involved as a volunteer, please contact Amanda Patrick, Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist, at 270-343-3797 or via email ( Amanda_Patrick@fws.govThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
2010 -- Catch A Smile Senior Fishing Rodeo
Location: 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown, KY
Contact: Amanda Patrick, amanda_patrick@fws.gov , 270-343-3797
September 28, 2010, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
On Tuesday, September 28th, 2010, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will sponsor the 3rd Annual Catch a Smile Senior Fishing Derby. The event is free and is open to anyone 62 years of age or older. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. CST. Hamburgers and other refreshments will be provided, and several door prizes will also be given away. All Kentucky Sport Fishing Regulations will apply, and seniors must bring their own fishing gear and bait. It’s sure to be a day of great fishing fun, so come on out and enjoy an exciting day of trout fishing! The event also coincides with the annual National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration! For 2010, National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) is scheduled for Saturday, September 25th, 2010. To learn more about NHFD, please visit the event website: http://www.nhfday.org
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is proud to sponsor educational workshops and events that help the public learn more about our incredible natural and cultural heritage. For information on these or other programs at the hatchery, or how you can be involved as a volunteer, please contact Amanda Patrick, Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist, at 270-343-3797 or via email: Amanda_Patrick@fws.gov