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Richmond, VA-At the August meeting of the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries, the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame presented the Department with their prestigious annual Government Entity Award. This national honor recognizes outstanding service to anglers. State natural resources agencies and federal wildlife agencies are eligible to enter. The Department^s entry, the Virginia Angler Recognition Program, bested 47 submissions from across the country.
The Virginia Angler Recognition Program was implemented in 1995 as an improved version of the previous Fish Citation Awards Program. With expanded award categories and upgraded award materials, the Department recognizes the fishing accomplishments of anglers from across the Commonwealth. Award categories include Trophy Fish, Angler of the Month, Angler of the Year, State Record Fish, Expert Angler, Master Angler and Special Events. Currently under consideration is a Fishing Frontiers Award for youth. "We are very proud of our angling community and are quite pleased to offer a program that reflects their notable achievements," said Bill Woodfin, Department Director.
In presenting the award, National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame representative Gil Radonski described the Virginia Angler Recognition Program as, "the best we saw to promote the sport of fishing and to enhance youth activities."
The Virginia Angler Recognition Program is administered as a part of the Department^s Aquatic Resource Education Program, and additional information is available on the Department^s web site at www.dgif.state.va.us or by calling 804-367-8916.
Uploaded: 9/4/1999
Uploaded: 9/4/1999