JACKSON, Wyo. — Last Saturday, June 6, was Kids Fishing Day at R Park in Wilson. The event was hosted by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Jackson Hole Lions Club and Creekside Market.

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Kids flocked on the sunny day to the park to learn about fishing, participate in a scavenger hunt and win prizes. Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer snapped some photos of the event.

Kids were able to borrow fishing rods for the day. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Saturday was also Wyoming’s Free Fishing Day, which allows anyone statewide to fish without a license or conservation stamp.

The warm weather brought plenty of families to the park to try their luck. Educators were available throughout the day to provide tips and skills to the eager participants.

Hannah is a Buckrail Staff Reporter and freelance web developer and designer who has called Jackson home since 2015. When she’s not outside, you can probably find her eating a good meal, playing cribbage, or at one of the local yoga studios. She’s interested in what makes this community tick, both from the individual and collective perspective.