Evart Parks and Recreation issued the following announcement on Feb 15.
Curious about ice fishing? This weekend is your chance.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting a free fishing weekend Saturday and Sunday. For two days, all fishing license fees will be waived for all residents and nonresidents. In addition, recreation passports will not be required to enter all state parks or the 1,300-plus boating access sites that the DNR manages.
All fishing regulations still apply, so visit Michigan.gov/freefishing for more information.
State officials remind anglers who venture out on the ice that safety is their responsibility. Dress in layers with extra gloves in case one pair gets wet, waterproof boots with ice cleats and a life jacket; and bring along a two-way communication device that receives a signal.
Remember that not all ice is safe, and there is no reliable “inch-thickness” to determine which is safe and which is not. The DNR suggests checking with local bait shops for conditions and visiting Michigan.gov/fishing for the latest fishing report.
Original source can be found here.
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