An 'ice' time for kids

While the 37th Annual Ice Fishing Derby is still a week away, another ice-bound event will be taking place this weekend. For the past three years, Mother Mountain Anglers (MMA), an Encampment-based non-profit, has been holding an ice fishing clinic aimed at young anglers. This weekend will mark the fourth year that the clinic has taken place.

The intention of the clinic is to not only teach children to ice fish, but also to educate on the importance of ice safety, how to set up an ice rod, how to handle a fish and fish biology. While pre-registration is required, the clinic, intended for child...