Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Hosts Fishing Fever on May 14; Anglers of All Abilities Welcome to Visit Arsenal for a Day of Fishing-Related Fun
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in; -1inWhat:Fishing Fever, a free, family-oriented event featuring a wide variety of fishing and wildlife-related activities, ranging from fly-tying, casting and fish handling techniques to wildlife-viewing tours and children's environmental education exhibits. A limited amount of fishing tackle will be available for loan. in; -1in in; -1in Refuge lakes will be open to catch-and-release (barbless hook) fishing from 9 am to 3 pm. Anglers age 16 must have a valid Colorado State Fishing License. in; -1in in; -1inWho:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and Leadville National Fish Hatchery); Colorado Division of Wildlife; Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Society; Raptor Rehabilitation Center; Sportsmens Warehouse; Dicks Sporting Goods; 1 on 1 Fishing Experience; Fish Art Taxidermy. in; -1inWhen: Saturday, May 14, from 9 am to 3 pm. Entrance gate will open to the public at 8:30 am.Where: Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge,
Commerce City, Colorado
inSouth Gate entrance, 56th Avenue and Havana Street. Visitors will be directed to event parking. in" align=left>Visuals: Public fishing and fishing-related activities, including kids
fishing. Wildlife, including mule deer, raptors, prairie dogs,
and coyotes. National Wildlife Refuge System National Fish
Hatchery System and Colorado Division of Wildlife fish
tank displays. Latest in fishing gear and technology; live
animals for photographing.
in in; -1inInterviews: Fish and Wildlife Service personnel; general public. in; -1in in; -1inWeb: http://rockymountainarsenal.fws.gov/visitors/fishevent.htm
