02-16-2007, 11:16 PM
[font "Arial"][size 1]This coming weekend is Michigan's annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend. For two days only, Saturday February 17th and Sunday February 18th, all fishing license fees will be waived. Both residents and visitors are invited to discover a new winter adventure that can be fun for the entire family. Experienced anglers are encouraged to teach someone new the sport of ice fishing. With a few simple safety tips such as dress warm, use the buddy system, wear a life jacket, take a cell phone and always test the ice ahead of you, both experienced and new anglers can start a new winter tradition. Free Fishing Weekend will again coincide with the Winter Go-Get Outdoors Program. For a list of activities planned in many of the State Parks and Recreation areas as well as local communities, visit the DNR web site at www.michigan.gov/dnr. Click on "Fishing" and "Free Fishing Weekend." [/size][/font]
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