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2/13/2006

Still Time for Kids to Enter the 2006 State-Fish Art Contest

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota kids have until March 31 to submit their entries for this year’s Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest. The contest is an opportunity to win recognition and prizes while learning about the walleye and the conservation of aquatic habitats.

            The 8th Annual Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest is open to all students in grades 4 through 12. Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2006. Winners will be announced Earth Day, April 22. 

            "This is a fabulous, educational connection tool where teachers can combine art, writing and science into one activity for their students," said Chad Tussing, education services coordinator for the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. He encourages educators to visit the State-Fish Art website at www.statefishart.com for complete details and to download the free lesson plan.

            Students can also learn more about South Dakota's state fish, providing young anglers with a greater understanding of the walleye’s life history. "Hopefully, this learning will translate into more informed and successful anglers," Tussing noted.

            Entries will be categorized by grade level: 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. All contestants will receive a certificate of participation. Three winners from each state will be selected on Earth Day, April 22, 2006, plus one winner per grade group (4-6th, 7-9th, 10-12th) for a total of 150 winners.

            State winners of the 2006 State-Fish Art Contest will be recognized at Mall of America for their outstanding artwork of their state-fish. A massive art display will feature all the winning artwork from across the country and an Award Ceremony on July 29th will recognize the talented young artists.

            Winning designs will also be featured on the official State-Fish Art website, www.statefishart.com. An outstanding piece of artwork in each grade category will be awarded the top honor as "Best in Show" for 2006. One "art-gallery caliber" entry will win the 2006 Art of Conservation Stamp Award and become the 2006 release of Wildlife Forever's conservation stamp program.

            For more information, call toll free (877) FISH-ART (877-347-4278) or visit the website at www.statefishart.com.

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