Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs - In Person Training (WEDNESDAY)

We are biologists, game wardens, and educators all in on a common mission: responsible, safe enjoyment of the Maine outdoors. We believe a healthy ecosystem makes life better for all the fish, wildlife, and people who call Maine home, as well as for the visitors who call it Vacationland.While MDIFW is a state agency, our work is funded by sportsmen and outdoorspeople. Our revenue comes through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses/permits, boat, snowmobile, and ATV registrations, as well as taxes on hunting and fishing gear. The more people who actively enjoy Maine's natural resources, the more ability we have to enhance, preserve, and protect them for the future.Basically, we're all in this together. Biologists. Game wardens. Educators. And you – the hunters, fishermen, and everyday adventurers who support our work.For recreation, for hunting, for fishing, for science, or just for fun: we're all in for the Maine outdoors.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Outdoor, hands-on workshop to learn teaching methods and fishing techniques for Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs Instructors!

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Main Office

<h3>Whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned  angler, this workshop will have something for anyone interested in being an angling instructor. This workshop is great for classroom teachers, homeschoolers, scout leaders, nature center educators, and more.</h3><p>Join us on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters in Augusta, ME to learn hands-on application of fishing techniques, teaching methods and to collect resources that will prepare you to educate youth in your area.</p><p>The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is dedicated to the protection and preservation of our natural resources. There is no better way to preserve Maine's future than by hooking future generations on a hobby that lasts a lifetime.</p><p>The Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) program is the flagship youth education program of the Foundation. The program, developed 20 years ago, has been recently updated. HOFNOD uses angling skill development as a gateway to teach youth about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and how to deal with the challenges facing them in their young lives. The HOFNOD network includes trained aquatic education professionals in over 30 states with literally thousands of programs nationwide. </p><h3>Workshop participants will:</h3><ul><li>Be introduced to activities that focus on Maine-specific fisheries and waters.</li><li>Try example activities</li><li>Receive free resources for instruction</li><li>Network with other angling enthusiasts from beginner to expert!</li></ul><p>This event will be held inside the fourth floor conference room of the Augusta HQ building. Participants should plan to bring your own lunch and dress accordingly as we will be outside rain or shine for a few activities and the building temperature varies. </p><p> **<strong>PLEASE NOTE</strong> participants <em>must</em> complete the online portion of the HOFNOD training prior to November 16th. Please follow the <a href="https://futurefisherman.org/hofnod-online-training/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">link here to complete online training</a> the online portion should take you about an hour (the website is having technical difficulties, if the link doesn't work it is okay you can still come to the training). For more information or to receive an online course discount code please contact Chelsea Lathrop at 207.446.8692.</p>

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