Work with local leaders to ensure that fishing facilities are accessible for all. Where to fish, boat and paddle: Mentor those who aren't yet involved in fishing. explorepawaters.com/find-a-waterway/ Fishing Tackle Loaner program: Encourage and support passion for the outdoors. and suburban fishing? Pose questions when groups are planning events for the coming fishing season. * Volunteer and mentor those who aren't yet involved in our sport. According to the study, 91% of current adult fishing participants started fishing before they were 12 years old. Only 9% of current participants tried fishing at age 12 or older. To me, that means we all need to reach out to youngsters who haven't tried fishing yet. Do it as a family. Do it as a volunteer. While we are at it, reach out to other ethnic populations who aren't yet hooked on fishing. This is the age of inclusion and diversity. Each of us has an opportunity to encourage and support our passion for the outdoors and for water sports by expanding opportunities for all. paparksandforests.org/our-work/recreation/ outdoors-for-everyone November/December 2023 29 fishandboat.com/About-Us/Affiliates/Loaner-Program/ Pages/default.aspx ADA-accessible recreation facilities:http://explorepawaters.com/find-a-waterway/ http://fishandboat.com/About-Us/Affiliates/Loaner-Program/Pages/default.aspx http://fishandboat.com/About-Us/Affiliates/Loaner-Program/Pages/default.aspx http://paparksandforests.org/our-work/recreation/outdoors-for-everyone http://paparksandforests.org/our-work/recreation/outdoors-for-everyone