[ODFW-News] Free Fishing Weekend returns June 10-11

[ODFW News]

For Immediate Release Thursday, June 01, 2006
 
Free Fishing Weekend returns June 10-11
 
SALEM - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials today announced
Oregon will offer Free Fishing Weekend June 10-11. 

Observed in Oregon each June, Free Fishing Weekend invites Oregon
residents and visitors to enjoy a full weekend to fish, crab and clam
without a license. All fishing and shell harvest regulations continue to
apply.

The celebration began in 1988 as a way to encourage more people to
become involved in angling and the outdoors. ODFW encourages experienced
anglers to make a point of introducing friends, family members and
especially children to the fun of fishing throughout the year, and Free
Fishing Weekend makes it even easier by allowing people to fish without
a license.

ODFW and others sponsor Free Fishing Weekend events at sites throughout
the state, mostly geared toward introductory angling opportunities for
young people. Many of the events are accessible to disabled anglers.
Details are available on ODFW's Web site, www.dfw.state.or.us/

Many of the most popular fishing waters around the state are stocked
with additional rainbow trout in preparation for Free Fishing Weekend.
Interested anglers also are encouraged to use the ODFW Recreation
Report, available on the Department's Web site and updated weekly, to
help them select a fishing destination.  
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