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Maine
In previous years there have been more than 300 participants at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge’s annual Children's Fishing Derby. This year, the refuge in Limestone will be stocking the fishing pond with 300 brook trout in advance of the event Saturday, June 7. Registration is from 8 to 9 a.m., when the fishing begins. There will be prizes for all, as well as refreshments. For more information, call 207-328-4634.

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge's 11th Annual Children's Fishing Derby will be held at Cobscook Bay State Park's Headquarters Pond in Baring Saturday, June 14. Children 16 and under will find the pond has been well-stocked. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided as will prizes in various categories. Participants must be accompanied by a parent and bring their own tackle and bait. The derby runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 207-454-7161.

Maryland
The Sixth Youth Fishing Derby will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Hog Range at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge. Youth 15 years old and younger will compete for prizes in three age groups for the biggest fish, most fish and most unusual fish. Youngsters can bring their own bait, lures and fishing poles or use those provided by the refuge. All registered youngsters receive a free hot dog, chips, soda and bag filled with fun things donated by sponsors, who also provided door prizes. Participants are invited to bring frogs for a frog-jumping contest. Demonstrations and exhibits will abound. For more information, contact Maggie Briggs at maggie_briggs@fws.gov or call 410-901-6124 or 410-228-2677.

Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, will hold its kids' fishing day Saturday, June 14. Fishing will be held from 9 a.m.- to 1 p.m. for youngsters 15 and under. The largest fish are weighed and measured, and refuge staff and volunteers will take photos of the youngsters and their catch, regardless of the size of the fish. Youngsters may fish in either Lake Reddington or Cash Lake, which has an accessible fishing pier as well as plenty of opportunities for shoreline fishing. For more information, visit the Web site at www.FWS.gov/northeast/patuxent/events.html, or call 301-497-5766.

Minnesota
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge's Youth Fishing Day will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31. The morning will be devoted to programs for some 200 youngsters from Minneapolis and St. Paul. After breakfast, the youngsters will learn about fishing, bait and the like. After a lunch of hot dogs or fried walleye, open fishing will begin. The young anglers will fish for 90 minutes. Every member of the morning group will go home with a fishing rod, tackle, bait and pamphlets about fishing and the National Wildlife Refuge System. For information, call 952-854-5900.

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