| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ontario Ice Fishing Weekend: Free Fishing For Families
 If
you or someone you know would like to try fishing in Ontario waters for
the first time (or the first time in a long time), circle the weekend
of February 23-24, 2008 on your calendar. For those two days only (12:01
a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday), Canadian residents can enjoy the
fun of fishing in Ontario without a licence during the annual Ontario
Family Fishing Weekend.
Fish Licence-Free On February Family Fishing Weekend :
Local Events February 23 and 24 Highlight Conservation And Staying Safe
On Ice
Family Fishing Weekend is a great opportunity for families and friends
to get outdoors and enjoy a popular winter sporttogether. "Families
can use this annual licence-free weekend as an opportunity totry a great
winter activity and have a good time, while taking all precautions to
ensure ice conditions permit safe fishing," said Natural Resources
MinisterDonna Cansfield. Where safe ice conditions permit, local events
include: << - Children's Fishing Day on Anderson Lake near Espanola,
sponsored by the Espanola Game and Fish club, February 23. - The 3rd Annual
Fishing Derby on Nighthawk Lake near Timmins, February 23 from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. - The Georgian Bay Get Outdoors Club Ice Fishing Derby at Georgian
Bay Landing, February 24 starting at 10 a.m. - Family Fishing Derby, Shirley's
Bay, Ottawa River sponsored by the West Carleton Sportsmen Association,
February 23 starting at 9 a.m. - The Pike "Catch-em & Keep-em"
Derby, February 23 on Crowe Lake west of Marmora. >> During the
Family Fishing Weekend, Canadian residents can fishlicence-free in any
public waters across Ontario, except those with a closedseason. Anyone
fishing licence-free must follow the conservation licence limits set out
in the 2008-2009 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary.Information
on these limits will be available at each participating site.Anglers should
also check the summary for regulations on season closures and gear and
bait restrictions, which must be observed. The Family Fishing Weekend
is supported by a partnership of the Ministryof Natural Resources, the
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, theCanadian Sportfishing Industry
Association, the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation, the Northern
Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association, and Fisheriesand Oceans Canada.
For more information about Ontario Family Fishing Weekend and localevents,
please visit www.familyfishingweekend.com
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters would like to help anyone
who
is interested in hosting local events during the first ever winter license-free
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. For more information, visit www.familyfishingweekend.com
Publishers Note:
Ontario Ice Fishing packages and
more exciting Ontario outdoor recreational witer packages and getaways
when travelling north of Toronto can be found at Ontario
Winter Getaways
Please be aware of winter safety for
both your automobile and your time outdoors enjoying winter sporting activities
travel north in Ontario during the winter months. |
Family Getaways in Ontario |
| Resort Destinations north
of Toronto will be anticipating
and increase in family vacations.
A Variety of Ontario Resorts ,
Inns, and Ontario Hotels on-line
will be ready for the new Family Holiday Weekend in February. |
Romantic Getaways |
| Couple wanting a romantic getaway
in Ontario can choose from more than 50 Ontario
Romantic
Getaways at various destinations across the Province |
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