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Martin, the Wyoming Game and Fish
Department's social media manager, has paid
the favor forward many times. After multiple
successful outings with the fly-and-bubble
technique, he created a video for online viewers
to learn it, too. He's even shared the method
with other families in a similar position during
his first outing and has given flies to kids to
try on their own.
To learn more about the fly-andbubble
technique Chris Martin
learned while fishing with his son,
visit https://youtu.be/pmPNumC6G3M
Martin, like others who work at or volunteer
for Game and Fish, now has plenty of
experience inspiring kids to get outside. Like
many who love the outdoors, sharing that
knowledge can inspire the next generation of
conservationists. Whether parents themselves
or mentors for local programs, experts weigh
in on the best ways to get kids interested in
the outdoors.
GET OUTSIDE
When it comes to getting kids outside
there's no specific activity or age to start with.
However, it's important to engage kids with
nature and connect to the world around them.
" I want kids to learn about our natural
world and begin to identify with some part of
it, " said Rene Schell, Game and Fish regional
information and education specialist in the
Lander Region. " If they grow up learning
about the natural world, they can relate to it
their whole life. "
As part of her job with Game and Fish,
Schell visits classrooms and events to teach kids
and the public about conservation, wildlife
and the outdoors. Her experience with kids
doesn't end with her work day, though. The
mother of three continues the lessons at home.
" As a parent I have the ability to influence
them for 18 years, " Schell said. " I can model
what we do as a family, get everyone active
outside, hunt, fish and harvest the meat we
eat. They grow up embodying those values. "
Ian Tator, Game and Fish terrestrial habitat
program manager, said getting kids started in
the outdoors is about exposing them to opportunities
around them. Although nature can
be intimidating for newcomers, introducing
people to the outdoors can make it easier and
give them life skills for when they get older.
Once a kid has a positive experience with fishing or other outdoor activities, chances are they will want to do it again.
(Photo by Chris Martin/WGFD)
Rene Schell, Wyoming Game and Fish Department regional information and education specialist in the Lander Region,
speaks to a classroom of third-graders about Jupiter the owl. Schell said safely showing kids animals is one way to get
them interested in wildlife. (WGFD photo)
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