Saturday is Hunting and Fishing Day in Ga.

Here is a reminder for hunting and fishing enthusiasts.

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day and there are plenty of events, activities and recognition taking place throughout the state all day, geared for outdoor enthusiasts.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Officer Craig Fulgum said the day was established by Congress in 1973 to spotlight the importance hunting and fishing has on the economy.

“It gives awareness to the economic impact in the State,” he said. “In Georgia, hunting and fishing brings in millions of dollars to the state.”

One of the places where activities will be taking place is Unicoi State Park in Helen.

Fulgum said events Saturday at Unicoi State Park will include something for every member of the family, but many are geared toward introducing children to the sports of hunting and fishing.

“Unicoi State Park will be holding an Outdoor Adventure Day Saturday,” Fulgum said. “It starts around 10a. The streams will be stocked with trout, there will be skeet shooting and a lot of things for the kids to get involved in that highlight the resources we have in this area.”

Not only will trout fishing be free at Unicoi State Park, but on Saturday Georgia anglers will not need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing areas.

Anglers also will not need to obtain a wildlife management area license to fish on a public fishing area, WMA or on Waters Creek on this day.

In addition to all of that, Saturday is also National Public Lands Day and in recognition of that, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waving day-use fees at Corps-operated recreation areas, meaning fees will be waived for things like boat launch ramps and swimming beaches.

Meanwhile, the state of Georgia is also offering free admission to State Parks and Historic Sites in honor of National Public Lands Day.