'Take a Kid Fishing Day' on Saturday at Big Oaks

There will also be contests and cane pole building

(MADISON, Ind.) -- Big Oaks National Wildlife Reserve will host ‘Take a Kid Fishing Day’ from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8.

The event is open to kids under the age of 15 along with an adult.

It will also feature activity booths that include a kids casting contest, make your own cane pole, hover archery, and learn about reptiles and amphibians.

"The purpose of this event is to promote youth recreational fishing and public use on the refuge," said Joe Robb with Big Oaks NWR.

There will also be some fishing pole and bait for those who do not have fishing equipment.

Contact the refuge office at (812)273-0783 for further information.

Big Oaks NWR is on the former Jefferson Proving Ground which is located in Jennings, Ripley, and Jefferson counties. The refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and provides public use opportunities, such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, interpretation and environmental education.