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New for 2009 is the “FREE” Manitoba Youth Angling Card. The card was introduced to: and build self-esteem; and through provincial partnerships. Cards are available at most hardware and sporting good stores, fishing centres, lodges and other stores who sell angling licenses throughout the province. Kids can then register on-line to win incredible fishing prizes at Manitoba's new youth angling website. The youth angler website is Manitoba's portal to youth fishing programs throughout the province. There are on-line fishing games, stories, and a place to upload your favourite fishing photos. Once registered, you can keep in touch with what's happening! |
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"The Big Chase" Walleye is a freshwater fish native to most of Canada and to the northern United States. It is a North American close relative to the European pikeperch. The common name, “walleye”, comes from the fact that their eyes, like those of cats, reflect light. Walleye grow to about 75 cm (30 in.) in length, and weigh up to about 7 kilograms (15 lb.). The maximum recorded size for the fish is 107 cm (42 in.) in length and 11.3 kilograms (25 lb.) in weight. Walleye can tolerate an exceptionally wide range of environmental conditions from northern Canada to the southern United States. The walleye is a cool water species, meaning that it prefers intermediate temperatures when compared to warm water fish like bass and cold water fish like trout. Walleye generally select clean, hard bottoms rather than bottoms of silt, muck or other soft materials. They favour bottoms with a combination of sand, gravel and rock. This type of bottom produces a great deal of insects and other invertebrate life which in turn attracts baitfish which then attracts walleyes. The best thing we can do to protect walleye for future generations is to insure the habitatremains unpolluted. |
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Jordan Stewart Titled "Master Walleye" |
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Chase Tingey Titled "Lunch Time" |
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Devin Ronald Bourdin Titled "Supper Time" |
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 This fall Fish Futures Inc., in partnership with Manitoba Water Stewardship, will be holding the 2nd annual Youth Angling Card artwork contest for 2011 angling season. Manitoba artists from throughout the province between the ages of 10 and 15 will be able to submit a fish painting showing off their talents and skills. This year's fish species is walleye and organizers are looking for artwork that depicts these fish in their natural environment. The winning design be used on the front cover of the 2011 Youth Angler Card and give the winner a year's worth of bragging rights. 
 Entry forms are available on-line by clicking the icon at the download centre. Please ensure that the entry form is completed correctly with all the information requested. The entry form must accompany your painting when submitted. Paintings received without a completed entry form will not be entered into the contest. 
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 The Youth Angling Card artwork contest is open to all students who live in Manitoba and are between the ages of 10 and 15. Artwork Specifications: If the painting does not meet the above specifications, it will not be entered into the contest. Judging: All entries will be judged on the quality of the painting, artistic interpretation of the fish, background habitat, and originality. All artists will be required to write a short paragraph about their artwork. A panel of judges will determine the winning painting by concensus. 
Submissions: Beginning September 1st, 2010, entries will be accepted. Only one entry per student. All paintings must be received by October 30th, 2010 - 12:00 pm (CST). Please submit your entry to: Manitoba Fisheries Branch Youth Angling Card Artwork Contest Box 20, 200 Saulteaux Crescent Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3W3 Attention: Barb Lysack Unveiling: January 8th, 2011 The Youth Angling Card is made possible through the support of the Fisheries Enhancement Fund.  |
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