2011 YOUTH FISHING RODEO

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) in Brownsville, Tenn., are pleased to announce a youth FISHING RODEO on June 11, 2011.  The event will be held on Hatchie’s Tanner Adams Lake off Highway 76 across from Oneal Lake.  

The fishing rodeo is open to youth ages 4 – 12.  TWRA’s Wildlife Officer Mark Vance is “excited to provide this opportunity to the youth of Haywood County.”  Officer Vance added that the event is for “ALL youth, regardless of their fishing skill level.”

Participants must provide their own fishing equipment and bait.  Volunteers will be available to assist any new anglers that may need assistance.  Parents are not allowed to fish.

Registration will begin at 8:30 am.  Fishing will start promptly at 9 am and last until 12 pm. 

Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish; among others.

For more information and directions to Tanner Adams Lake, please call the Refuge Headquarters at (731) 772 – 0501 ext 227.