Spaces are available for educators, leaders, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking
kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.
A free workshop is scheduled April 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wildlife District Two Office, 952 Lima
Ave., Findlay.
Passport to Fishing is a one-day instructor training program that qualifies individuals to become
Division of Wildlife certified fishing instructors. All participants will need to pass a background
check before being certified.
Passport to Fishing was developed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and adopted by the
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. Workshops teach volunteers the basics of fishing and how to
run a four-station fishing program with a fishing event. These instructors then go back to their
communities, with a written curriculum and training aids, to teach youngsters and beginning anglers the
basics of fishing.
By becoming a certified instructor, attendees will not only be able to help in reconnecting students with
the outdoors, but will also have the skills and resources to do it in a more successful way. Resources
available include grants, equipment, brochures, and training.
To register for the workshop, please call Linda at 419-429-8347 by Wednesday. For additional class
information, visit www.wildohio.com.