Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs Fly Fishing for Teens Sept. 10

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Teens interested in learning a new outdoor skill won’t want to miss this free Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs Fly Fishing for Teens program at Patapsco Valley State Park Sept. 10. Boys and girls ages 11-15 will learn the art of casting and knot tying, practice catch and release, safety, and go fly fishing. DNR supplies the equipment; participants should bring a lunch, beverage, hat and sunglasses. Reservations required, call Donna Fahres, 410-260-8721.

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September 6, 2005

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov