{"id":17082,"date":"2026-02-20T15:35:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/ftbend4h\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=17082"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:00:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:00:13","slug":"virtual-freshwater-fishing-tournament","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/ftbend4h\/event\/virtual-freshwater-fishing-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Freshwater Fishing Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Virtual Freshwater Fishing Tournament -FREE<\/div>\n
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\"\ud83d\udcc5\"<\/span> March 29 \u2013 April 30, 2026<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc67\"<\/span>\"\ud83e\uddd2\"<\/span> Youth Ages 1\u201318<\/div>\n
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Get the kids outdoors this spring! Youth can fish with family, learn about conservation, and show their creativity through art and short educational videos.<\/div>\n
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\"\ud83c\udfaf\"<\/span> Age Divisions:<\/div>\n
\u2022 Juniors: 1\u201311<\/div>\n
\u2022 Seniors: 12\u201318<\/div>\n
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A fun, low\u2011cost way to enjoy nature and build environmental stewardship. \"\ud83c\udf31\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Benefits to Fort Bend Kids:<\/p>\n

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  1. Removes Barriers and Creates Access<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Making the tournament free<\/em>\u00a0ensures that all kids can participate<\/strong>, regardless of family income, access to equipment, or prior experience. Fishing can sometimes feel out of reach due to costs, so removing entry fees helps level the playing field and encourages first\u2011time anglers.<\/p>\n

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    1. Promotes Outdoor Skills and Healthy Lifestyles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Fishing gets kids outside, active, and engaged with nature<\/strong>, which is especially important as screen time increases. Youth learn patience, focus, and responsibility\u2014skills that carry over into school and life\u2014while developing a positive connection to natural resources in Fort Bend County.<\/p>\n

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      1. Encourages Learning Through Multiple Ways to Participate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        By including:<\/p>\n