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New York
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Basom, holds its 17th Annual Youth Fishing Derby Saturday, June 7. The derby is open to youngsters 17 and younger. Onsite registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and fishing is from 8 a.m. until noon. Free fishing-related grab bags will be given to all registrants. Call 585-948-5445 for more information or visit the Web site at IroquoisNWR.fws.gov.

North Dakota
Children of all ages are invited to bring their parents and fish for fun from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge, Dunn Center. A picnic lunch will be served, and door prizes will be given to all children. Only a limited number of rods and reels will be available; participants can bring their own fishing equipment. For more information, call 701-548-8110 or visit the Web site at www.FWS.gov/lakeilo/.

Oklahoma
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Jet hosts its National Fishing and Boating Week celebration starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7. Youngsters 14 and younger can take part in the Annual Youth Fishing Derby at Bonham Pond. Fishing starts at 8:30 a.m. for children 9 and younger and will end at 10 a.m. (Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.) At 10:30 a.m., the 10- to 14-year age group will fish. Contact the refuge for more information: 580-626-4794 or visit the Web site at www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/oklahoma/saltplains/events.html.

Tennessee
Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, Union City, holds a fishing rodeo from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7, at the refuge's maintenance ponds. Youngsters 12 and younger fish free for prizes. Only fishing with live bait will be allowed. The youngsters will get free food, drinks and bait (while supplies last). Grand prizes will be given for the largest fish (length) for the following age categories: 6 and under, 7-9 years old, and 10-12 years old. For more information, call 731-538-2481 or visit the Web site at www.FWS.gov/reelfoot/.

Texas
Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge will host the annual "Free Family Fishing Day" from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Champion Lake Public Use Area. It is the only day in the year when no license is required to fish or crab in Texas public waters. Fishing poles and bait will be provided for those who need them. Experienced fishermen will help children with baiting hooks. All ages are invited. Bring a lawn chair, as seating is limited. Champion Lake is located at the end of CR 417, two miles east of FM 1409 in southern Liberty County, approximately 10 miles south of Dayton. Call 936-336-9786 for more information.

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