Bemidji State University’s angling aficionados were schooled by local fishing experts, law enforcement and search and rescue agencies at an ice fishing seminar at BSU’s Lakeside Food Court on January 18.

Local fishing experts Dick Beardsley, Bryan Sathre, Bob Strand and Will Pappenfus taught attendees how to catch more fish on Lake Bemidji and other Bemidji-area lakes during hourly seminars. Students also learned ice safety, fishing regulations, common fishing equipment and ways to reduce their impact on wildlife and the natural environment while in the outdoors.

Giveaways included lead-free fishing tackle, decals and a one-day rental of BSU’s fossil fuel-free fish house.

The event was sponsored by Clam Outdoors, Strikemaster, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Toward Zero Death, Northwoods Bait & Tackle and BSU’s Outdoor Program Center, Sustainability Office, Student Center for Health & Counseling and the Lifestyle Educators Student Organization.