La Crosse, May 30, 2023 -The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) has teamed up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Boots on the Ground conservation program to host the 11th Annual Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon on Saturday, June 3rd at Chad Erickson Memorial Park, 3601 Park Lane Drive in La Crosse.
Fishing poles (to keep!), bait, lunch, and door prizes will be provided by the WWAFLCIO, but participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone. Fishing poles to keep are limited to the first 125 children registered and attending.
More than 125 children and their parents attended last year’s event.
Since June 3rd is part of Wisconsin’s “Free Fishing Weekend” adults won’t need licenses to join their children to fish on the 3rd.
“Not only do kids love to fish, but it’s satisfying for grown-ups to watch a kid who’s all smiles while catching a fish, large or small … and with school ending, there’s no better time than now to get a youngster hooked on fishing,” said Mike Davis Jr, President Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO. “It’s also a great way to show area residents the cornucopia of public access fishing spots in the Coulee Region.”
Registration is strongly encouraged. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3JaqmvR and sign up before noon on Friday June 2nd.
For more information about the WWAFLCIO Take Kids Fishing Day or to find out how you can help, contact Mike Davis Jr at 608-799-1313 or email president@westernwisconsinaflcio.org.
For the 11th year Ace Hardware of La Crosse will be donating bait for the event.
The USA’s Boots on the Ground (BOTG) program brings together union members from around the country, who volunteer their time and expertise, to tackle conservation projects that improve and enhance public access, wildlife habitat and outdoor experiences for communities across America.
