The mission of the New Jersey Division This is an excellent program for helping WHAT IS of Fish and Wildlife is to protect and manage young people develop a positive sense of the State's fish and wildlife to maximize HOFNOD? self-worth by: their long-term biological, recreational and • building self-esteem and confidence; economic values for all New Jerseyans. • developing critical thinking and problem- Hooked On —Not On Drugs solving skills; is a unique, nationally recognized drug Agency Goals • nurturing activities for young people instead - To maintain New Jersey’s rich variety of fish and prevention program of the Future of the pitfalls of drug and alcohol use; Foundation (F3). It is presented by trained wildlife species at stable, healthy levels and to • fostering opportunities to learn about fresh protect and enhance the many habitats on which instructors at the grassroots level in lessons water & marine careers they depend. that are geared towards K-12 students. - To educate New Jerseyans on the values and The goal of New Jersey’s program is to During the program, students learn about: needs of our fish and wildlife and to foster a support schools, faith- and community-based • freshwater and marine environments; positive human/wildlife co-existence. youth organizations interested in providing • outdoor ethics and stewardship of their local - To maximize the recreational and commercial use of New Jersey’s fish and wildlife for both outdoor recreational opportunities like fishing, environment and water resources; present and future generations. learning about and appreciating natural • respect for themselves and others; resources as an alternative to tobacco, drug • how, when and where to fish; and and alcohol use. • preparing and cooking their catch. For more information about how to get hooked, call NJDEP Division of Adult-led sessions provide students with 908-637-4125 or e-mail Fish & Wildlife seeks to hands-on experiences and incorporates peer partner with youth teaching and mentoring in the process. Guest [email protected]. organizations willing to experts can be used to teach classes on fly provide on-going and tying and fly , , SCUBA You may also visit us on the web sustained engagement in diving, kayaking and boating safety. HOFNOD activities at www.njfishandwildlife.com throughout the year or Available funding through program cycle. Division of Fish & Wildlife can be Fishing is an outdoor recreational requested to offset the cost of staff activity that can be started at any age and by training and materials, fishing and any person regardless of gender, physical program gear, and transportation size or athletic ability. It can be enjoyed with for youth fishing trips. family and/or friends and allows all Established in 1986, the Future Fisherman participants to be treated as equals. Fishing The core message of the program is that Foundation unites the sportfishing industry can foster positive social behaviors and life you don’t need to use tobacco, alcohol or and a nationwide network of state outdoor skills. And there is no better way to introduce drugs to have fun! "Hooked On Fishing—Not educators, national conservation groups and a young person to fishing than through the On Drugs" has been a huge success youth organizations dedicated to introducing "Hooked On Fishing—Not On Drugs" nationally. It’s the type of program that not America’s youth to and the outdoors. (HOFNOD) program. only will help reduce drug and alcohol use in These efforts help people of all ages have youth, but will also bring families closer, by safe and enjoyable fishing experiences “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” giving them something they can all participate that foster conservation ethics. For more -Chinese Proverb- in together. information, visit www.futurefisherman.org. HOW CAN I GET Pequest NaturalResourceEducationCenter NEW JERSEY

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program is flexible enough to be offered in HOFNOD Program different ways, such as: FISHING- • a weekly enrichment activity in summer youth programs; NOT ON DRUGS • an on-going educational PE activity during school time or in afterschool settings; • integrated into school curricula; or • as a year-round supplemental program by community-based youth organizations.

HOFNOD Facilitators Facilitators train and support Group Leaders in using the HOFNOD program with youth. HOFNOD Facilitators attend in-depth training in aquatic natural resources and using the environment as a context for teaching and learning. Through training sessions, prospective facilitators become versed in how to teach and engage youth in fishing and hands-on conservation education that ultimately fosters appreciation for their local environment. Facilitators recieve a kit chock full of teaching materials and supplies. facilitators are also compensated for workshops they lead. HOFNOD Group Leaders Group leaders are affiliated with community- based youth organizations to engage them at the grass-roots level in a multi-session approach in a HOFNOD program. During a 1-day training, leaders experience the program by sampling lessons, learning about habitat and aquatic resources, doing hands-on field investigations and learning or improving on their fishing skills. Group NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife is leaders have the opportunity to request small Stamp

Place dedicated to developing youth grants for program support. Here fishing programs in every county in To learn more about the program, visit New Jersey. njfishandwildlife.com/hofnodnj.htm