2023.200 DEEP SAFE BOATING CLASS
Successful completion of the class qualifies a person to purchase for
$50 their Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) on
the Online Sportsmen Licensing System. The CPWO allows an individual
to operate any recreational vessel up to 65ft. including a personal watercraft.
Please check age restrictions for operating vessels with engines greater than
10 horsepower and personal watercraft. As part of this instruction, a proctored
exam will be administered and graded at the end of the class.
Conservation ID:
All students must bring their Conservation Identification number to the class.
Students who have a fishing or hunting license will find the Conservation
Identification number on their license. Students who do not have a fishing or
hunting license can create a free Conservation ID number at https://ct.aspirafocus.com/internetsales
Location: Room 1
When: April 25th 9:00 - 1:00pm, April 26th 9:00-1:00pm (PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND BOTH DATES)
FEE: $20
2022.200 Hook A Family On Fishing
Learn to fish for free at Wharton Brook State Park with the support of
certified fishing instructors from the CT DEEP's CARE (Connecticut Aquatic
Resources Education Program). The lake will be stocked with trout in
the days just prior to this event. These classes are aimed at increasing
your fishing skills and building confidence with a positive first fishing
experience (but repeat attendees are welcome). The classes are designed
for adults ages 16 and up, as well as families with children 8 years old and
above. The CARE program will provide loaner fishing equipment, bait, and
expert instruction. All participants should first review the online Let’s Go
Fishing class prior to the fishing trip: https://depdata.ct.gov/fishing/gofishing/story.html. In addition to registering
at the Park & Rec, please go to the following link which will be active 60 days
prior to the class date and register with the DEEP program.https://he.aspirafocus.com/huntersafety/Account/Register?controllingSpc=9
Place: Wharton Brook State Park
When: Tuesday, April 21st – Check DEEP Fishing site for registration and program information
Instructor: DEEP CARE Instructors
Fee: FREE