According to the 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation of Kentucky Survey, there are 347,000 hunters in the state of Kentucky, and unfortunately, that is a decrease of 7% of hunters in from 2011 to 2001. Due to this decrease, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife started working with the University of Kentucky Extension Agents to help in the recruiting process of new anglers. In 2022, the Clark County Extension wanted to help increase youth participation in fishing, and decided to try to increase youth participation by offering fishing at 4-H Camp, 4-H environmental camp and teaching youth to cast during the 2024 Extension Fallfest. While at camp the camps, over 75 youth had the opportunity to try and learn about fishing by experienced mentors and other youth instructors. Also at camp, youth were able to learn how to tie fishing knots, read regulations, bait their own hooks, and ultimately learn to fish. Clark County Extension Agents also taught casting to youth during the 2024 Fallfest. During this informal setting, over 250 youth learned about how to cast a fishing pole, and play in a fake fish catching game. This was a way for youth to try fishing without needing all of the gear. The youth whom participated were also added into a drawing for one of 10 free fishing poles donated by the Clark County Fish and Game Club. Over 7 of the fishing poles went to youth who have never owned or gone fishing before.