2013 Summer Free Fishing Weekend Event Planning e-Toolkit

Feel free to use these materials as you coordinate an official Free Fishing Weekend event.

Register Your Event

• 2013 Summer Free Fishing Weekend Event Registration Form (Online link)

• Developing a Youth Fishing Program - guidance document (PDF)
  • Courtesy of Mid-Michigan Steelheaders
• Take Me Fishing Event Planning Kit
  • Courtesy of Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
• Passport to Fishing & Boating - safety for families booklet
  • Courtesy of Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
• Best Practices Workbook for Boating, Fishing and Aquatic Resources Stewardship Education
  • Courtesy of Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
• Explore the Blue - an educational website for families
  • Courtesy of Take Me Fishing
• Summer Free Fishing Weekend Sponsorship Obtainment Handout
  • Use this handout to acquire sponsorships to support your event.
• Summer Free Fishing Weekend Event Examples Handout
  • Use this handout to help you brainstorm an event you can coordinate locally.
• Summer Free Fishing Weekend Event Timeline and Checlist
  • Use this handout to help you brainstorm an event you can coordinate locally.
• Fishing Certificate

Fishing Rules & Regulations

• 2013 Michigan Fishing Guide
  • As a reminder, although no fishing license is required to participate in the 2013 Summer Free Fishing Weekend; all regulations are still in effect.
• Michigan Fishing Licenses
  • Voluntary Youth Fishing License
  • Sportsman Card