New York Conservation Officers Association - Handicapped adults attend fishing clinic

27 Handicapped adults attend Fishing Clinic in Ulster County

On a recent, beautiful summer day, a fishing clinic was conducted on a private fishing preserve for a group of handicapped adults. The event was sponsored by the New York Conservation Officers Association, the NYSDEC Division of Law Enforcement, the Ulster County Sportsmen's Federation, and the NYSDEC Region 3 Inland Fisheries Unit.

ECO Meg Filmer and Frank

ECO Myles Schillinger assists successful fishermen

ECO Lou Bello "lends a helping hand"

ECOs Vinnie Bernstein and Tim Canfield pose with a couple of accomplished fishermen displaying their catch

The event was enjoyed by everyone. The participants caught plenty of fish, and learned a lot from the Environmental Conservation Officers and the Inland Fisheries staff.

Our thanks to all those who helped to make this a very special day for some very special people.