Do you know where fish hide? Knowing where to cast your reel can be the difference between a successful fishing day and a bust. Learn where to drop your line from our Adventure Team experts as they explain where the fish are hiding and why! You’ll have all the tools to spot a fish on your next adventure into the outdoors!
Do you know the difference between a spincast reel and a cane pole? How about using them? Our Adventure Team members do! Learn which combo is best for you and your fishing adventure by comparing the advantages and disadvantages for each type when fishing. Happy fishing!
If you are about to start operating a vessel that's new to you, what steps would you take to ensure you and your passengers are safe? Join the Into the Outdoors adventure team as we create a plan and list of best practices out on the water!
What do you need on your vessel to be a safe and legal boater? And, why does having the right gear matter for being safe on the water? Learn what it takes, as we go Into the Outdoors!
Join us in this episode of Into the Outdoors episode, we learn about vessels! What are they? How can they be safely operated?
Being out on the water is a great way to get into the outdoors. And learning to be out there safely can be half the fun. Watch as the Into the Outdoors Adventure Team members Phoebe and Zack head to Sheboygan, WI, to talk to the US Coast Guard and other boat safety experts. Join them as they embark on an adventure to discover the ins and outs of operating a vessel.
Find links to the Into the Outdoors @Home topic videos. These custom learning videos are designed to share with your entire classroom. you'll also find other educational content, including custom lesson activities that blend peer-driven learning and hands-on activities.
In this Into the Outdoors episode, we learn about fishing with a spincaster, boater safety, and how to catch a fish like a pro. Watch as Into the Outdoors Adventure Team members Solomon and Gracie work through everything you need to know to get started as they spend a day on the water. Come along for the fishing adventure and the fun! Are you ready?
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In this Into the Outdoors episode, we learn about fishing with cane poles, the basics of different bait types, and safety tips for when fishing around a body of water. Join Into the Outdoors Adventure Team member Ben and his friends Ashten, Lucy, and Antonio as they head Into the Outdoors for a day of fishing with friends.
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Share the fishing adventures and personal discoveries that this father-son team makes as they try angling on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin.
How many glaciers advanced across the landscape and retreated back? Discover the answers by watching the four parts of this science show and reading the information below. And to take this learning adventure into your classroom, have your teacher download the free Discussion Guide at the bottom of this page so everyone can share in the fun of this inquiry based learning.
All this glacial activity started about 2.5 million years ago, and ended about 12,000 years ago. During that time, we had four major periods of glacial activity that shaped and reshaped our land surface. When the ice sheets finally retreated, they left behind some really interesting features. So in the end, the glaciers changed much of our surface geology. And it's the geology of the land that affects a great many things in our lives today - from the water we drink to what forests grow where. The coolest news of all is that some scientists think we may be living in an "interglacial period". Should we consider getting out our cross country skis?
The four parts of Trailing Ice Age Mysteries from Into the Outdoors and their companion Discussion Guide below, will help guide you and your classroom into unlocking many of the ice age mysteries the glaciers left behind. This is seriously COOL science, so just chill.
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Imagine that you're on a family vacation somewhere stuck in what appears to be the middle of nowhere but you want some angling action. What are your options?
No sense in pouting when you've got the Internet and local bait shops to help decode some of the pathways to going fishing in new locations. Take the Florida Everglades for instance. The 10,000 Islands area where the fresh water of the vast Everglades meets the ocean is a daunting maze that seems impossible to figure out. Yet like most places, there are clear pathways to angling action if you know where to look.
Local Guides - One surefire way to learn how to catch fish in a new area is to hire a local guide. They make a daily living showing people where and how to catch fish. Plus, they can offer years worth of advice on refined fishing techniques and baits that you can use to broaden your fishing savvy. Admittedly, the drawback is getting your parents to pay for a guide. So propose the trip as a family adventure that might cost less than taking everyone to Disney. And unlike carnival rides, you'll likely end up with the fixings for a great fish dinner at the end of the fishing adventure.
Local Bait Shops - Now you might think that local bait shops would be tighter-lipped than a catfish about spilling the beans to strangers on where and how to catch fish locally. So we actually had some of our anglers wander into a bait shop and explain they were vacationing and would appreciate a some expert advice on where and how to catch something. Guess what? Most bait shop staff consider themselves fishing "experts" and freely offer solid info on where to catch fish. Many will even offer "what they're biting on this week" in hopes of you catching something while they get to sell you a certain lure or bait. It's a win-win for both parties.
Government Websites, Offices & Officials - You have some very productive options here. First, you have free and easy online access to fishing on state and federal waters. For instance, a quick search on "Fishing the Everglades" reveals over 6 million hits with a number from Everglades National Park and Florida Fish & Wildlife. We've had our youth anglers actually stop into ranger stations and information offices to get detailed maps and friendly advice on where to catch fish. Some rangers in the field even told us their secret baits and how to fish them. Bingo, fish on! And don't forget solid online resources such as https://www.takemefishing.org/where-to-fish-and-boat/
Other Anglers - Bait shop staff aren't the only ones who consider themselves "fishing experts". Most other anglers will freely offer helpful "expert advice" to newbies, especially young anglers looking to learn how to catch fish. We've tried this "inter-personal" research on Florida piers, boat launches, beaches, and near river mouths and universally, most seasoned anglers are happy to share some where-to and plenty of how-to on catching local species.
Now that you have some simple and clear pathways to help you learn how to catch fish wherever you go, let's dive into the interesting dynamics in the Florida estuary food webs that will help you fill your tackle box with fishing smarts. Because knowing what fish eat when and how will help you choose the right bait, place and fishing techniques. Makes sense, right? So click on the Learn More tab below. And don't forget to share all this fun fishing detective work with your classroom using the free lesson activities below. Print a copy for your teacher today. Who knows, you might get an A!
But remember, wherever you fish, always check and follow local regulations such as these you'll find on; https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/