Date: 11/09/09
Contact: Doug Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127 x 3500

BEGINNER’S FISHING CLINIC

The Nevada Department of Wildlife will hold a free fishing clinic at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Sunset Park pond, located near Sunset Road and Eastern Avenue. The class will cover basics such as, casting skills, fish identification, bait and lure selection and basic knot tying. The clinic will conclude with the opportunity for participants to put their new skills to the test.

Participants who are 12 years of age and older must have a Nevada fishing license. A license can be purchased at sporting goods retailers and NDOW offices or online at www.ndow.org. Class registration begins Monday, Nov. 9, at 8 a.m. For more information and registration contact Ivy Santee at (702) 486-5127 x 3503.

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.