Sportfishing

Description: The 4-H sportfishing project teaches safe habits and youth develop an appreciation for natural resources.

State Fair Entries: 3 per county; one per level

Exhibit Guidelines:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used, with parental permission, when creating this exhibit and is to be documented as a reference. A majority of the work to create this exhibit is to be the 4-H member’s original work. All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the way references are listed. Posters are to be 22”x28”, displayed horizontally, and placed in a clear plastic sleeve or covered with clear plastic to protect contents. Display boards should be designed to sit on a table using no more than 36” of tabletop space. Space should be left in the lower right-hand corner to place an exhibit tag provided by Purdue Extension staff. Judges evaluating exhibits should recognize individual differences and creativity, therefore using information in this document as a guide rather than a requirement.

 Exhibit Class Guidelines:

Beginner (grades 3-5 suggested)

Create an educational poster, notebook, or display about a sportfishing topic of choice that is age/grade appropriate.

 Intermediate (grades 6-8 suggested)

Create an educational poster, notebook, or display about a sportfishing topic of choice that is age/grade appropriate. Another option is to create an item to be used when developing sportfishing skills.

 Advanced (grades 9-12 suggested)

Create an educational poster, notebook, or display about a sportfishing topic of choice that is age/grade appropriate. Another option is to create an item to be used when developing sportfishing skills. Youth can also design and complete an independent study activity.