 Though it may be hard to imagine, at some point, the pandemic will subside and we'll be able to slowly get back to our lives. Until then, we ask for all volunteers to play safe. In other words, self-care is incredibly important at a time like this, and ensuring that you're making safe and smart choices. We have 6 tips to keep all volunteers safe while doing volunteer duties.
1.Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
2. Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
3. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
5. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
6. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Flat Creek PFA Fish Attractors
 Rain and low temperatures caused a slow start to a day of building fish attractors and habitats for more than 200 children from Perry, Georgia. Flat Creek PFA staff and volunteers hosted the elementary school students along with local police and military personnel. The slow start didn’t last long. A few hours of moving buckets and bamboo sticks quickly turned into a day of laughter and fun. It’s amazing how much energy children have! Great Job to the Go Fish and PFA staff.
Volunteers Teaching Archery
 Every year the Georgia Wildlife Federation hosts the Fisharama/Turkeyarama in Perry, Ga at the Georgia's National Fair Grounds. This is a premier sportsman's trade show, one of the top shows in the nation. This event features products from hundreds of vendors across the globe. We ask our volunteers to help with the blow up archery for kids. Teaching kids the safe way to use archery is our main objective. There are many benefits for kids to learn archery.
Top 10 benefits of Archery
1.Improves hand eye coordination
2.Strength building. All body components are used when practicing.
3.Open to all. Archery can be done by able bodied and disabled people.
4.Improves Focus
5.Improves Patience
6.Archery is relatively inexpensive
7.Teaches the importance of safety
8.Improves Confidence
9. A very social sport
10. Both an indoor and outdoor sport
Building Crappie Condos
 A local nursery donated supplies for building Crappie Condos which consist of bamboo stalks and pots that house them. Concrete was also purchased to create a weight. Bamboo lasts significantly longer than many other natural structures against deterioration. Ogeechee Tech's fish pong management class helped construct 100 structures and helped assist in deployment the following week. The Crappie Condos are placed in specific areas to bring fish closer to the bank and provide structure for many different species. Anglers have enjoyed the new structures and benefits provided by their installation.
Thank you Ogeechee Tech students and the Evans Co. PFA Staff.
 Go Fish Summer Camp
This introductory-level camp is designed for youth, ages 7-15, who would like to get outdoors and learn the basics of fishing. In addition to learning how to fish, campers will also receive instruction on fishing equipment, safety, casting, and cleaning fish. Topics such as fish biology, habitats, and conservation will be explored through guided tours and fun educational activities.
Volunteer Duties:
- Provide assistance and instruction to campers participating in camp activities.
- Preparing supplies and materials for camp activities. Cutting and preparing hot dogs for bait. Repairing fishing poles with tangled, broken, or missing components.
- Assisting staff in ensuring all government guidelines created to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during summer camps are being followed at all times. This would include, 1) Assisting with sanitization of various surfaces, equipment, and facilities, 2) Monitor and guide campers to help ensure they are meeting behavioral and social distancing expectations.
Contact Michael Sellers if you are interested. michael.sellers@dnr.ga.gov
 Evans Co. PFA
Evans County Public Fishing Area is a 372-acre area that offers 3 different lakes for anglers to fish for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish, and Crappie. Lakes Longleaf, Wood and Bidd Sands attract more than 5,000 anglers each year with an additional almost 4,000 guests visiting the PFA. Bidd Sands Lake offers the best opportunities for anglers to get their hands on some bass in the upper end of the lake during the warmer months along with great hybrid bass. Lake Longleaf is best for Crappie halfway through November to March.
The campground consists of 22 campsites, all containing electricity, water, a picnic table and a fire ring. Of the 22 sites, there are 8 tent-only sites, and 14 full-size RV/tent sites, five of which are premium sites offering full sewer service and pull-through parking pads. The daily cost for reserving these sites is $20 for tent-only, $30 for standard full-size RV/tent sites, and $35 for Premium RV/tent sites. Additionally, there is a community restroom and shower facility available.
If you are interested in becoming a campground host please contact Michael Sellers. michael.sellers@dnr.ga.gov
How to Become a Volunteer
- Go to www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com
- Click "Events and Hunter/Boater Classes & Volunteer"
- Click "Enroll Now"
- Create Account. Fill out information, then click "Create Customer"
- Click "Event/Volunteering"
- Create Volunteer Application
- Once your application is approved, you can then look for volunteer opportunities on the calendar
- If you are looking for a specific opportunity, contact Michael Sellers at Michael.Sellers@dnr.ga.gov or 706-557-3101
May 26, 2020
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Cedar Creek WMA Shooting Range
242 Bradley Rd.
Eatonton GA, 31024
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