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We represent anglers everywhere who share our interest and concerns for marine and estuarine habitats. We support and represent you. Join us to support, provide leadership and partner with other allied agencies and organizations to:
- Cultivate and educate our youth, fellow anglers and concerned citizens
- Champion habitat development and repair
- Augment angler's sports fishing skills
- Provide activities for children and adults that are both entertaining and educational
- Develop high impact, long term environmental programs
- Design environmental data collection and analysis data bases and tools
- Partner with allied agencies and organizations to enhance environmental program
- Utilize funding from private and governmental sources to accomplish objectives
AFC Profile & Goals
Anglers for Conservation is a 501(c)(3) rated non-profit organization based in Satellite Beach, Florida. Founded in 2007, the AFC’s mission is to create a new generation of coastal stewards using community-based angling education, habitat restoration and applied conservation science. Through funding from individual donors and grants from foundations and the government, the AFC will offer its programs to various aspects of the general public and the community.
AFC Contact Information
The Anglers for Conservation encourages you to examine our website and use its search capabilities to discover how you can join, participate, support and volunteer or program. If you require additional information or have comments or requests, please feel free to use our contact form.
If you would be better served by person-to-person contact, we provide contact information for our Executive Director and the members of the AFC Board of Directors. Please never hesitate to contact us to ask questions, make requests, and share your interests and concerns.
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Sep. 25 - Third Annual Punta Gorda Hook Kids on Fishing Program- The Anglers For Conservation will be conducting their Third Annual Punta Gorda Hook Kids on Fishing Program (HKOF) at Punta Gorda’s Fishermen's Village, September 25, 2010 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Located at 1200 W. Retta Esplanade on Charlotte Harbor, it would be difficult to find a better place to conduct a Hook Kids on Fishing Program. Visit http://www.fishville.com/ for more detail information on Fishermen’s Village!
Kids ages 6 to 16, are welcome along with their parents. The first 100 registered kids receive a free rod, reel and tackle box. Participating kids and parents should show up no later than 10:45 a.m. You can sign up by calling the Kingfisher Charter Fleet at 941-639-2628. Remember it's the first hundred kids who are guaranteed to receive a free fishing rod & reel, plus a tackle box and tackle.
There will be clinics on casting, cast netting, fishing habitat and biology, conservation, fishing safety, knot tying, catch and release tactics, along with fishing with professional guides and knowledgeable anglers.
Bring your smiles, positive attitudes and patience along with you!
Additional community sponsors include the Anglers For Conservation; Fish Florida Foundation; Coastal Angler Magazine, Ft. Myers; Fishermen's Village Waterfront Mall, Resort & Marina; Kingfisher Charter Fleet; Florida Outdoor Writers Association; and DOA Tackle.
The Hook Kids on Fishing program, is a product of the Anglers for Conservation (AFC) which is a non-profit-501-C3 serving fishing communities, with an emphasis on conservation, education, and restoration. Their mission is to create a new generation of coastal stewards using community-based angling education, habitat restoration, and applied conservation science.
For more information call (321) 750-3374. Donation checks should be payable to Anglers For Conservation, mailing address AFC, P.O. Box 373257, Satellite Beach, Florida 32937-1257.
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