Published: November 20, 2009
By Tara Marshall
Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Inland Fisheries Division

The Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters (NSFAH) launched the province’s first FUN event on July 18, 2009 in Digby.  The local hosts for the FUN day were Digby East Fish and Game Association.  The one-day event took place at the Association’s club house in North Range with instruction on two family oriented outdoor activities – fishing and camping.   

The morning started off with families participating in the province’s L2F (Learn to Fish) Program.   The classroom component consisted of sportfish identification, freshwater habitat and environment, what fish eat, how old are fish and fishing tackle involving gearing up the rod.  The outdoor component involved going to a nearby lake and applying what was learned in the classroom.  Families headed to Haines Lake and tried their hand at fishing despite the rainy weather. 

All of the families meet back at the club house for lunch and then got ready for the afternoon portion of the event.  The second half of the day included a hands-on session about the basics of camping.  The classroom portion covered campsite selection, seasonal considerations and where to camp in Nova Scotia. 

FUN partners include:  Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection and The Trail Shop.

For more information on hosting a FUN (Families United with Nature) event contact Mike Pollard at (902) 477-8898.