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Zone 3 Picnic and Fisheree at Wille Farm in Edgerton

June 9th, 2019
Wille Family Farm, 7206 N. Pennycook Road, Edgerton, WI
DISTRICT 5 SPORTS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR, Cheryl Wille-Schlesser, rogrcher@mhtc.net or by phone: 608-219-4464
Additional Information:

DATE CHANGED to SUNDAY JUNE 9  Due to Rain

Wisconsin fishing licenses will now be required!

Refer to your Friday Freindly Fifth for further updates
Details:
Join us at Wille Family Farm, 7206 N. Pennycook Road, Edgerton, WI, for the first annual Fisheree and Picnic!
The 16 acre lake has two springs and has been in our family for 4 generations. Once open to the public, it is now reserved for private use.
Sons of Norway members and their families within driving distance are welcome to join us.

Date: Sunday, June 2, 2019, Meal at 12:30 PM,
Hiking and fishing to follow. (Little ones might enjoy bringing a butterfly net and/or collection jars for bugs, worms, minnows, or tadpoles.)
*No fishing license is required. The first weekend of June is “free fishing weekend” in Wisconsin, as promoted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

*In the event of rain, the fisheree will be held the following weekend, June 9th.

Provided: private lake access (fishing from shoreline only), an opportunity to meet and greet others from Sons of Norway Lodges, a time to enjoy the great outdoors, fish, take a nature walk, and learn to play or enjoy a game of kubb, look for wildlife

What to Bring: a dish to pass, a beverage of choice, lawn chairs, bug spray, a disposal bag for your refuse, fishing gear, bait, walking sticks, a camera, a hat, sunblock, a book or deck of cards, binoculars, other health or comfort items you require (A grill will be available for cooking meats. Arrive around 11:30, and you’re good to go!)

Dress for Conditions: Comfortable attire and walking shoes needed; the ground is uneven.

A Chance to Win: Registration for the fishing contest will occur for youth and adults, $2.00 per person.

Winners will be recognized in the following categories:
Pan fish: bluegill, pumpkin seed, crappie
Sport fish: large mouth bass, walleye, northern

QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO DISTRICT 5 SPORTS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR, Cheryl Wille-Schlesser, rogrcher@mhtc.net or by phone: 608-219-4464