Pass on the Fishing Tradition and Offer the
Next Generation an Opportunity to Enjoy Healthy Sport Fish
Populations
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission's Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management offers two
volunteer instructor training programs that allow you to be a part
of handing down the fishing tradition:
- First: A two-hour training that gives you all the tools that
you need to teach others basic freshwater fishing skills.
- Second: A six-hour training to become a certified Hooked on
Fishing - Not on Drugs® instructor. Hooked on Fishing - Not on
Drugs® is a long-term and mentor-based program that teaches
children about angling skills, conservation, stewardship, aquatic
ecology, and other related topics. Additionally, the program
emphasizes positive life skills; such as, decision-making,
goal-setting, and choosing to remain drug-free
Both training programs come with instructor's
manuals that are very helpful when you plan your first training
with children. To keep you updated on the most current techniques,
follow-up training is provided at your request.
There is no charge for either of these instructor
trainings and they can be set up at a time convenient for your
group of staff or volunteers. To find out more about either of
these training programs please contact:
Steve
Marshall
Angler/Aquatic Education Coordinator
Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management
9557 Majestic Way
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Office (561) 292-6050
Sport Fishing
Education Volunteer Program (PDF)
Persons with Disabilities