As President of Anglers for Conservation there are two highlights of this position I really enjoy: One is helping kids catch their first fish, the excitement just can’t be beat. The other is watching events come together; and get completely amazed by the generous outpouring of time, talents, and resources provided by people who share our vision.  Without that support, it would be virtually impossible to help so many kids catch that first fish.  This year we have been able to enhance our program and I would like to recognize the people who are instrumental for upgrading our Hook Kids on Fishing Events (HKOF) around Florida

Artist Mike Esler, AKA mr.e, wrote and illustrated our book “The Enlightened Angler” and Mud Hole Custom Tackle printed 4,000 copies that we will be giving away to kids at our 15 Fish Earth Day events around Florida.  Together mr.e and Mud Hole have provided a written outline about the skills taught at HKOF. Thank you for making it happen.  Bringing together different people fueled with the desire to use and protect our waterways is what we at AFC are all about.  Thank you to not only to Mud Hole Custom Tackle and mr.e. for their the skills and resources, but to all our volunteers who will be out there this month helping the next generation of marine stewards. Together we will make a difference.