03-06-2008, 06:10 PM
Fishing techniques, reservoir forecasts, aquatic nuisance species to be covered at Hays, Salina events
HAYS -- You can catch more fish if you attend one of two events hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) in northcentral Kansas on March 11 and 12. Called Fishing Information Nights, the events will feature experts on fishing and focus on fishing prospects, techniques, and locations. The events will also feature presentations on how lure the next generation of anglers to the sport. Both events are free to the public.
The first event will take place on March 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Fort Hays State University Memorial Union's Black and Gold Room in Hays. Introductory speakers include Steve Price, KDWP Region 1 Fisheries supervisor, and Lynn Maska of the Department of Health & Human Performance at Ft. Hays State. District fisheries biologists Tommie Berger and Scott Waters will follow with updates on Wilson and Glen Elder reservoirs, respectively. Tom Lang, fisheries program specialist from Pratt, will then provide information on attracting youngsters to the sport of fishing.
This will be followed by a detailed forecast for Cedar Bluff, Webster, Kirwin, and Sebelius reservoirs conducted by district fisheries biologists Lynn Davignon and Mark Shaw.
The second event will be held on March 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Little Theatre at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Center, East Iron Avenue, in Salina. Introductory remarks by Price will be followed by fishing forecasts for Glen Elder, Lovewell, and Milford reservoirs from Waters and fisheries biologist John Reinke. Lang will repeat his presentation on angler recruitment, and Berger will wrap up the session with fishing forecasts for Kanopolis and Wilson reservoirs.
Biologists will take questions from the audience at both events. These annual events are developed by KDWP Region 1 staff. For more information, phone 785-628-8614.
HAYS -- You can catch more fish if you attend one of two events hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) in northcentral Kansas on March 11 and 12. Called Fishing Information Nights, the events will feature experts on fishing and focus on fishing prospects, techniques, and locations. The events will also feature presentations on how lure the next generation of anglers to the sport. Both events are free to the public.
The first event will take place on March 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Fort Hays State University Memorial Union's Black and Gold Room in Hays. Introductory speakers include Steve Price, KDWP Region 1 Fisheries supervisor, and Lynn Maska of the Department of Health & Human Performance at Ft. Hays State. District fisheries biologists Tommie Berger and Scott Waters will follow with updates on Wilson and Glen Elder reservoirs, respectively. Tom Lang, fisheries program specialist from Pratt, will then provide information on attracting youngsters to the sport of fishing.
This will be followed by a detailed forecast for Cedar Bluff, Webster, Kirwin, and Sebelius reservoirs conducted by district fisheries biologists Lynn Davignon and Mark Shaw.
The second event will be held on March 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Little Theatre at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Center, East Iron Avenue, in Salina. Introductory remarks by Price will be followed by fishing forecasts for Glen Elder, Lovewell, and Milford reservoirs from Waters and fisheries biologist John Reinke. Lang will repeat his presentation on angler recruitment, and Berger will wrap up the session with fishing forecasts for Kanopolis and Wilson reservoirs.
Biologists will take questions from the audience at both events. These annual events are developed by KDWP Region 1 staff. For more information, phone 785-628-8614.