Kentucky Fish and Wildlife hosting ‘Mentor to Win’ contest

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has a special incentive available for fishers looking to get new anglers hooked on the hobby.

The KFW is hosting their “Mentor to Win” contest to encourage experienced anglers to introduce more people to the fun of summer fishing in Kentucky. The contest is free to enter and open to anyone 16 and older who is licensed to fish in the state.

The experienced angler will mentor a new angler, also age 16 or older, at least one time now through August 31. Both mentor and mentee must possess a valid Kentucky fishing license, and the new angler must not have purchased a fishing license in the last three years.

The winner will receive a new kayak, paddle, personal floatation device, and two spinning rod and reel combos. To enter, the mentor will use the KFW’s MyProfile portal to enter the name and identification number of the person they took fishing. Mentors can enter as many times as they like by taking multiple people.

The KFW says the state offers many excellent fishing opportunities year-round. Visit the Fishing page at fw.ky.gov for more information.