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July 7, 2004
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***
WHAT: 5th Annual Fish Festival
WHEN: July 24-25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_28277-22498--,00.html"][#0000ff]Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery[/#0000ff][/url], Hatchery Road and M-43, six miles west of US-131,
WHY: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_28277---,00.html"][#0000ff]DNR's six fish hatcheries[/#0000ff][/url] produce more than 750,000 pounds of fish every year for stocking throughout the state. The annual fish festival at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery is a free, fun and educational way for families to enjoy the out-of-doors and learn about the vital role of hatcheries in providing quality recreational fishing opportunities statewide.
[url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10365_10887-88987--,00.html"][#0000ff]The festival[/#0000ff][/url] features hatchery tours, catch-and-release fishing (kids only) on the show pond, guided nature hikes, children's activities, exhibits and displays by the DNR Fisheries Division and presentations by several local conservation organizations, as well as live music and refreshments.
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July 7, 2004
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***
WHAT: 5th Annual Fish Festival
WHEN: July 24-25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_28277-22498--,00.html"][#0000ff]Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery[/#0000ff][/url], Hatchery Road and M-43, six miles west of US-131,
WHY: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_28277---,00.html"][#0000ff]DNR's six fish hatcheries[/#0000ff][/url] produce more than 750,000 pounds of fish every year for stocking throughout the state. The annual fish festival at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery is a free, fun and educational way for families to enjoy the out-of-doors and learn about the vital role of hatcheries in providing quality recreational fishing opportunities statewide.
[url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10365_10887-88987--,00.html"][#0000ff]The festival[/#0000ff][/url] features hatchery tours, catch-and-release fishing (kids only) on the show pond, guided nature hikes, children's activities, exhibits and displays by the DNR Fisheries Division and presentations by several local conservation organizations, as well as live music and refreshments.
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