(Jefferson City, MO) — Missouri’s annual Free Fishing weekend is June 7-8th. No fishing permit will be required for anglers statewide. Missouri Department of Conservation Fisheries Program Specialist Andrew Branson says this weekend could be a good opportunity for those new to fishing to give it a try, before they buy a permit. He says this annual Free Fishing weekend is especially popular with families, introducing fishing to children.

“Fishing gear is relatively inexpensive, you can start out with basic gear and have a successful fishing trip, you can go as simple as a cane pole, just a stick with a fishing line and hook and be successful,” said Branson. He says one of the big attractions of fishing is the excitement of not knowing what might bite on your hook.

He says the state

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