JUNIOR ANGLER: Teach a kid to fish, and you've given 
them a gift that lasts a lifetime ... details ahead on 
Passport to Texas ... 
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Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife

Fishing is something that generations can enjoy together.

"What I love to see in Texas are these families that get together 
and fish together."

Ann Miller is the aquatic education coordinator for Texas 
Parks and Wildlife. 

"It's getting the kids outdoors. It's getting them playing and 
enjoying the out of doors together. And I think it's a really good 
family bonding time. "

If you are not an angler, but would like to help your child 
learn about fishing, there's always Texas Parks and 
Wildlife's Junior Angler program.

"This is to teach kids the very basics of fishing. That includes not 
only how to use the different types of fishing tackle, also about 
fish identification, about aquatic ecosystems and about ethical 
behavior as an angler."

And if you're an angler who wants to share your love of 
the sport with kids, the Junior Angler program is also for 
you.

"In the instructor class, we give them all of the tools and the 
knowledge and skills they would need to teach kids the junior 
angler program."

There's a Junior and Master Angler Workshop scheduled 
November 12, at Fishing Tackle Unlimited in Houston. 
Find more information on the TPWD web site. 
 
That's our show ... made possible by the Sport Fish and 
Wildlife Restoration Program ... working to increase 
fishing, hunting, shooting and boating opportunities in 
Texas. For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti.