Go fishing at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience

Indiana DNR Release:

Fishing is a popular and enjoyable means of outdoor recreation in Indiana, and the Hoosier Outdoor Experience on Sept. 26-27 at Fort Harrison State Park is the place to learn fishing skills from experts.

“Fishing remains one of the most wholesome and fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors,” said Bill James, chief fisheries biologist for the Department of Natural Resources. “Unfortunately, many of today's computer-age kids spend far more time plugged in indoors than they do exploring their natural world. Teaching a youngster to fish opens up and enriches their world in ways that can last a lifetime.”

Fishing activities planned for the Hoosier Outdoor Experience include lessons for all ages on basic fundamentals, equipment, knot tying and casting.

In addition, the Indiana Bass Federation is host for a youth casting competition. Youths will cast from the front of a boat (on land) to three targets placed at different distances. The winner at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience qualifies for the state competition later in the year.

The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is a family-friendly event that is the first of its kind in Indiana. Unlike traditional trade shows, visitors will be able to enjoy hands-on experiences in a wide range of outdoor activities, such as fly fishing, target shooting, archery, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, camping and much more.

The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is presented by the Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, with sponsorship support from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, Ball Brothers Foundation, WXIN-Fox 59, Indianapolis, and numerous other sponsors.

Parking, admission, activities, demonstrations and seminars are free to the public, but online registration is required. To register, go to hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov and click on the yellow registration icon.

Event updates can be found at hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov or on Facebook and Twitter.