Topeka ? An essay contest on “Why I Like Fishing” is part of this year’s Governor’s Fishing Classic on May 24 at Coffey County Lake near Burlington.

Open to all Kansas youths 16 and under, the winner will be honored by Gov. Bill Graves during a luncheon at the lake. Also, the winner with receive a $100 and a plaque.

Essays must be submitted the office of the Kansas Wildscape Foundation, 1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 123, Lawrence, 66044, by May 10.

Participants can also fax their entries to 785 843-6379 or email them to kansaswildscape@aol.com.