Sports in brief …
Safety course for trapping slated
A trapper safety course is being offered at the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club Friday, May 10 from 6-8:30 p.m. and at Aroostook State Park Saturday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
For more information, call Rick Tidd at 532-5658.
Anglers sought for brook trout survey project
Maine Audubon, Trout Unlimited and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife are seeking volunteer anglers to survey remote ponds in western and northern Maine for brook trout this fishing season.
Survey information collected by anglers will be used by the non-profit organizations and the fisheries department to help identify populations of brook trout to be eligible for conservation management practices.
“Volunteers should be enthusiastic about fishing for brook trout, be comfortable in remote settings and have a sense of adventure,” said Jeff Reardon of Trout Unlimited.
Last year, 66 anglers contributed nearly 1,200 volunteer hours to the brook trout pond survey project.
Volunteer anglers are needed to survey 307 ponds, spread from south of Rangeley to Caribou.
Surveys can be completed any time before Sept. 30. Project partners will provide maps, data sheets and instructions on how to survey each pond. To sign up to volunteer, contact Emily Bastian at 207-781-6180, extension 207 or e-mail ebastian@maineaudubon.org.
Mother-son dance to be held at rec center
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting a Mother/Son Dance on Friday, May 17 at the William V. Haskell Community Center. This event is from 7-9 p.m. with a cost of $7 per couple. Tickets are now on sale at the community center.
Pitch, Hit and Run coming to Star City
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will host its annual Pitch, Hit and Run event on Saturday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. This free event will be held at the Presque Isle outdoor pool field. All kids between the of ages 7 and 14 are eligible to participate.
