Future Fisherman Foundation to Begin Online Fundraising Auction in November

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  • October 24, 2011

Charlie Daniels Autographed Fiddle

The Future Fisherman Foundation has announced its inaugural online fundraising auction that will begin on Thursday, November 17 at 8pm EST and end Monday, November 21.

Go to, www.futurefisherman.org, to participate and support one of the nation’s greatest resources for maintaining the “Future of Fishing”!

Several items will be auctioned, including multiple fishing trips in over a dozen different states and Mexico, NASCAR collectables, autographed music memorabilia, fishing equipment, fishing artwork, along with several other donated items ready for your bid!

With the Christmas season fast approaching, what a great gift for others or yourself at a fantastic price! Continue reading

F3 and Project Fish “Train the Trainers” Michigan Summary

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  • September 30, 2011

The Future Fisherman Foundation and Project Fish recently completed a “Train the Trainers” seminar in conjunction with a Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation grant in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Forty-two future trainers from 5 different states converged on the Michigan State University campus extension in Kalamazoo for what proved to be a very interactive and hands-on demonstration lead by the Project Fish Coordinator, Mark Stephens and his staff.

The group went through a variety of interactive exercises, all designed for the ultimate goal of getting kids involved with fishing. Activities centered on topics like ecology, stewardship, fish handling and care along with fishing skills and lure building during the two-day event. Continue reading

The Future Fisherman Foundation Announces Florida “Train the Trainers” Seminar October 22nd and 23rd

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  • September 12, 2011

Sept. 12, 2011 – The Future Fisherman Foundation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have announced a regional training seminar for all parties interested in aquatic education training. Camp Ocala, located at 18533 NFS 535 Altoona, Fl. 32702 will be the site of this year’s event.

This seminar is open to not only teachers from around the state, but also 4H leaders, Boy/Girls Scout leaders, FFA personnel and a host of others who are interested in getting students involved with aquatic education. Learning the principles of successful programs, such as Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs, will be the focus of this two day seminar. Continue reading

Great Lakes Regional Instructor Training Sept. 27 & 28 – Kalamazoo, MI

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  • September 7, 2011

Don’t Miss This Training.  Michigan State University’s Project F.I.S.H. Program has partnered with Future Fisherman Foundation to bring 2 exciting days (9:00am-4:30pm each day) of:

“Sportfishing and Aquatic Resources Education and

an Introduction to HOFNOD,  Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs” 

Coordinated through Michigan State University’s Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, this workshop is a partnership with MSU Extension-Kalamazoo County, MSU 4-H Youth Development, Department of Natural Resources, The Bass Federation and the Future Fisherman Foundation, and many others to educate young people about our natural resources through FISHING. Continue reading