The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a free Pond Management workshop on March 26 in Warrenton for landowners interested in building or maintaining private ponds. Participants will learn best practices from MDC fisheries experts covering site selection, construction, fish stocking, habitat management, and maintenance.
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites the public to a free pond management workshop at Cape Girardeau Nature Center on March 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. MDC instructors will cover pond construction, fish stocking, fisheries management, aquatic plant management, and wildlife use. Contact MDC Fisheries Biologist Levi Frazier for questions.
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water launched a free interactive boating safety course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The course meets state requirements, can be taken at the student's own pace, and is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as exceeding minimum National Recreational Boating Safety Program standards.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is hosting WETshop 2026, a five-day coastal awareness workshop for educators June 8-12, 2026, at the LDWF Grand Isle Fisheries Research Lab. The workshop provides over 50 hours of instruction on wetland ecology, fisheries management, and coastal restoration, with applications due April 1, 2026.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program is hosting an ice fishing workshop in Havre on February 13-14. The two-part workshop for women 18 and older includes an indoor session on ice fishing essentials and a hands-on outdoor session. Registration costs $15 and opens January 31.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a free beginner fly-tying program on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the MDC Regional Office in Columbia for participants ages 18 and older. All materials will be provided, and Conservation Educator Brian Flowers is available for questions.
The Missouri Department of Conservation and Alzheimer's Association will host a free fly tying workshop on January 22 at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. The program demonstrates how fly tying's motor skills provide cognitive exercise to support brain health and combat Alzheimer's Disease symptoms.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) urges boaters to complete the Ohio Boating Education Course (OBEC) during winter months to prepare for the upcoming boating season. The free, one-day course covers boating laws, navigation rules, and safety procedures, fulfilling state requirements for operators born after January 1, 1982.
A virtual program on January 16 from 12-1 p.m. teaches participants fishing equipment maintenance skills including respooling reels, cleaning, lubricating, and proper storage. All ages are invited to register through the Missouri Department of Conservation.
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will be conducting several Introduction to Ice Fishing Clinics open to the public this winter.
In class seminars and training from top bass anglers highlight this event at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens.
Participants will be given a demonstration on how to tie a fly, make a swim jig, and paint lures before having the opportunity to create their own lures to bring home.