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Women can learn skills at Introduction to Fishing events

Women in south-central Nebraska looking to learn fishing skills are invited to Introduction to Fishing events hosted by the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program.

The events, led by female instructors, will go from 6-8 p.m. The offerings are: May 27 at North Park Lake, Holdrege; June 2 at Johnson Lake, Elwood; June 9 at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area; and June 16 at Windmill SRA, Gibbon.

This evening of fun and fellowship will include selecting a beginner’s fishing equipment, baiting a hook, casting a line, and safely releasing fish. All equipment and bait will be provided.

Visit apps.OutdoorNebraska.gov/BowEvents to register.

The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program empowers women with the knowledge of outdoor skills. Outdoor experts and instructors teach women a variety of workshops and interactive courses related to hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, archery, target shooting, plant and wildlife identification, nature photography, outdoor cooking and more.

For more information, contact Julia Plugge at 402-471-6009 or Julia.plugge@nebraska.gov.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at jerry.kane@nebraska.gov or 402-471-5008.

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