Fishing is an activity that gets people outdoors and helps them develop a relationship with water. It provides many anglers with peace and can often have a positive impact on mental health. But for those growing up in segregated central cities, economic and transportation barriers often prevents them from accessing green spaces and water bodies. This is where The Midwest Crappie Hunters comes into the picture. They recognized this problem in Milwaukee and decided to take action. The purpose of this organization is to work with “inner-city youth, the elderly, veterans, and the disadvantaged” to teach them about “the outdoors, safety, fishing and the upkeep of our aquatic resources”. In this episode, we are joined by the president of the Midwest Crappie Hunters, Darrian Perry. We also take a field trip to Milwaukee and go fishing and meet some Midwest Crappie Hunters.  

Special thanks to our guest:

Darrian Perry, Midwest Crappie Hunters

Links:

Midwest Crappie Hunters