By Chris Hannaford

Enid Lake Park Ranger

On September 6, 2008 the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Chickasaw Hill Volunteer Association held the 17th Annual Physically Challenged Fishing Day at Chickasaw Hill Recreation Area. Thirty-two physically challenged individuals ranging from small children to older adults turned out for the event. Over fifty volunteers along with over 100 friends and family members were also on hand for the event. The day was favored with great weather and fellowship.

Everyone enjoyed a beautiful and successful morning of fishing that was followed by a fabulous fish fry prepared by volunteers along with the awarding of door prizes.

Without the sponsors and volunteers, the annual Physically Challenged Fishing Day would not be possible.

National Hunting and Fishing Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Enid Lake would like to invite everyone to “Hunting and Fishing Day” scheduled at Riverview Recreation Area located below the dam at Enid Lake on September 27.  

Activities will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m.

The day will be filled with hunting, fishing, and outdoor exhibits, along with musical entertainment, demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, children events, concession stands, and prize give a-ways.

A youth fishing rodeo will begin at 8 a.m. Young anglers between the ages of 3-15 may participate in the event. Only cane poles equipped with one hook will be allowed during the event. Participants found using casting style fishing poles, treble hooks, or multiple hooks will be asked to leave the event. Enid Park Rangers encourage all participants to bring their own fishing gear including: cane poles, fishing tackle, stringers and bait. A limited amount of cane poles and bait will be available on site.  

Other activities include: retriever demonstrations, musical entertainment, a puppet show, a raffle for prizes (children between 3 and 15 years of age will be eligible to win), a train ride, Putt-Putt Golf, 3-D archery shoot, and pop gun shoots. Free wildlife food plot seed will be given away to the first 200 visitors.

We encourage everyone to come and experience the great outdoors and to recognize the important role everyone has in preserving and improving our natural resources. In return we can introduce younger generations to the outdoors, and pass on skills and knowledge to make sure we do not lose what previous generations have worked so hard to protect.