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March 14, 2018
Contact: Shana Ramsey, 269-668-2876
Wildlife
photography and fly-fishing class, fish-tagging and hatchery tours at Wolf Lake
Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center opens for the season April 3
The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor
Center in Mattawan, Michigan (Van Buren County), will open for the 2018 season April 3. Hours of operation for the spring season,
through Memorial Day, will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The visitor center
will offer a variety of opportunities to learn more about Michigan’s natural
resources this spring. Upcoming programs include:
Fish-Tagging Tours
 Saturday, March 24, at 10 a.m., noon and 2
p.m.
See how Department of Natural Resources staff tag Chinook salmon and other
fish for research in the mass-marking trailer, visiting from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, at Wolf Lake for a just a few days each year. No
pre-registration is required.
Hatchery Tours
Discover how the DNR raises millions of fish every year to stock in Michigan’s lakes, rivers and streams. Tours are approximately 30 minutes. All ages are welcome.
Regular Spring Hatchery Tours:
- Weekdays: Call for availability
- Saturdays: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
- Sundays: Noon and 2 p.m. only
Spring Break Week (April 3-8):
- Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon and 2 p.m. only
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Introduction to Wildlife Photography
Saturday, April 7, from 8 a.m. to noon
 Designed for those with little or no experience
in wildlife photography, this class will introduce photography basics,
equipment requirements, how to photograph wildlife, and managing and editing
photographs. There will be an optional hike on the grounds of the hatchery after
the class for anyone interested in becoming familiar with the trails and learning where to
find the best opportunities for photographing wildlife. Part of the DNR's Outdoor Skills Academy, this class is open to
those 12 years of age and older. No camera is required to take the class.
The cost for the class is $10.
Register
for Introduction to Wildlife Photography online. Payment must be made within seven days of registration
to hold the slot. Cancellations must be made at least one week prior to
class in order to receive a full refund.
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Women’s Fly Fishing – Damsels Fly
Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This all-day workshop offers women the opportunity to learn enough of the fly-fishing basics to get out on the water and fish with confidence. Participants will learn about gear, casting, knot-tying, reading the water and more. Several guest speakers and experts in the sport will teach the class, presented by the DNR Outdoor Skills Academy in partnership with the Kalamazoo Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
The cost for the class is $25. Lunch and giveaways will be provided, and participants will receive a free one-year Trout Unlimited membership. No equipment is needed for the class.
Register for the women's fly-fishing class online. Payment must be made within seven days of registration to hold the slot. Cancellations must be made at least one week prior to class in order to receive a full refund.
For more information about upcoming programs, contact the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center at 269-668-2876 or ramseys2@michigan.gov.
Dedicated to providing quality programming that tells the remarkable tale of Michigan's Great Lakes fisheries and the vital role played by hatcheries in this story, the visitor center is located on the grounds of the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery at 34270 County Road 652 in Mattawan. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/wolflakevc.
/Editors' note: Accompanying
photos are available below for download. Suggested caption:
Visitors can learn about fish tagging, wildlife photography and
more with programs at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center this spring./
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