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Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day, events planned

Each day, 71 million Americans are working to conserve and improve our natural resources. They are America’s hunters and anglers.

Governor Sonny Perdue recently signed a proclamation stating that Saturday, Sept. 25 is National Hunting and Fishing Day in Georgia and plans are underway for a statewide celebration. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division invites the public to attend one of these events in honor of this special day, and be sure to bring a friend.

Two special events will be held in central west Georgia on NHF Day (unless otherwise noted):

• Kids' Fishing Event: This event is from 9 a.m.-noon at Boar Pond at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Come to this fun day of kids only catch and release fishing (Under age 16-those under 14 must be supervised by an adult) at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Bring your own bait and tackle (no minnows). Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is located three miles south of Mansfield off Hwy. 11. For more information, contact the Fisheries Management Office at 770-784-3121.

• Muzzleloading Basics: This event is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the 50-yard Shooting Range at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Learn the correct way to load, fire and clean muzzleloaders from qualified instructors. Bring your own muzzleloader or use equipment provided. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is located three miles south of Mansfield off Hwy. 11. For more information, contact CEWC Staff at 770-784-3059.

The U.S. Congress and President Nixon established National Hunting and Fishing Day 33 years ago to recognize generations of hunters and anglers for the time and money, more than a billion dollars each year, they donate to wildlife conservation programs. According to the proclamation signed by Governor Perdue, conserving the state’s natural and wildlife resources is one of the most important responsibilities for this and future generations and the conservation programs supported and financed by Georgia hunters and anglers have benefited hundreds of wildlife species, including deer, wild turkeys, bald eagles and songbirds for all Georgians to enjoy.

In addition to other events, a free fishing day is offered to all Georgia residents on Saturday, Sept. 25. On this day, residents do not need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing areas. In addition, residents do not need to obtain a wildlife management area license to fish on a PFA, WMA or on Waters Creek on this day.