4/7/2003

Opportunities Abound to Reach New Anglers:  As the Future Fisherman Foundation expands its reach in supporting angler education across the country, new avenues are opening up all around. A new effort with Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Kansas bodes well for a national partnership that's especially promising because of the importance of mentors for new anglers and the potential to help disadvantaged youth. The International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies also just awarded the foundation a new $150,000 grant for our efforts to support 4-H sportfishing programs for youth groups nationwide. In addition, four more states have expressed interest in adopting Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs as a key education program. With these kinds of partnerships sprouting, it's no coincidence that we've coordinated distribution of $70,000-worth of fishing equipment already this year, thanks to support from numerous ASA members who offer discounted prices on gear to advance the Future Fisherman Foundation's angler education programs. For more information, contact Executive Director Anne Glick, 703-519-9691 x238 or aglick@asafishing.org.