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(Polk City, IA) -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is calling on Iowans interested in learning more about Ice Fishing to join a Zoom call Wednesday evening.
“We’re sitting on about 8 to 9 inches [of ice] right now,” Travis Burleson of Johnston tells WHO 13. “Last week has been really good for the ice. You got to definitely be careful you know what you’re doing.”
The news release from the Iowa DNR reads:
"The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a free ice fishing basics webinar on Jan. 12, from 6 - 7 p.m., via Zoom, for those who have little to no ice fishing experience and would like to try it.
'If you have not tried ice fishing, or if you are just getting started, this webinar is for you,' said Barb Gigar, Fish Iowa! coordinator with the Iowa DNR.
Join the online event to learn about basic ice fishing equipment and tactics with Scott Grummer, fisheries biologist in north-central Iowa, and Tyler Stubbs, community fishing biologist. Participants will be introduced to basic ice safety, ice fishing gear and tactics, cold weather fish behavior and where to fish. The general presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
The webinar is geared for participants ages 16 and older. Those under 16 may attend, but must have an adult register and participate as well. Space is limited, so register right away to secure your spot. To register, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QrVSeUV7Rzqv4fI0QrrJKQ."