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Fishing Event
Boat Fishing & Frog Gigging for Youth
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LOCATION & SCHEDULE
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Shawnee Mac Lakes Conservation Area
County Rd 411
Salem, MO 65560
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Come learn about fisheries, wildlife, and protection management at Shawnee Mac Lakes Conservation Area on July 1st. Experience fishing from a boat with MDC staff, complete lake to fork shoreline meal of fish and frog legs, followed by frog gigging from a Jon boat after sunset. You will learn not only how to harvest aquatic game but how to clean and prepare a meal with it. The program will start at 5 pm and conclude at 11 pm on July 1st. Parent / guardian must be present during the entire event. This opportunity is for eight youth between the ages of 8-15 years old. Interested youth are asked to apply by submitting a short 100-word essay as to why they should be selected. Application essay should be submitted to: Dwight.Warnke@mdc.mo.gov by June 21st. The eight selected participants will be notified by June 23rd with full program details. Application essay must include: - Full Name of Youth - Date of Birth - Home Address - Email Address of Parent / Guardian - Phone contact number - Essay of why you wish to participate Dwight Warnke
Location Information

37.653025656888 Current Long: -91.50503216084382
Directions:

From Salem, take 10th Street, which becomes County Road 4110, east 2 miles to the area.
Cancellation Policies:

You must cancel your registration before Friday, July 1, 2022.
Age Policy:

All registrants for this event must be between 8 and 15 years of age by 7/1/2022.