October 15, 2017

Fishing Rodeo at Elks Lake

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 51 and the Boys and Girls Club sponsored the inaugural Fishing Rodeo Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Jake Scheper helps his son, Peyton, 3, release a fish during the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct.15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Levi Newton, 3, receives help from his father, Chris, during the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held at Oct. 12, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau police officer Orrin Hawkins, right, throws a hamburger patty on the grill while his fellow officer Cary Dunavan seasons burgers at the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Lexi Alsdorf, 13, fires a BB gun while visiting a gun safety stand at the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Gracie Hann, 6, holds a bunny while visiting the petting zoo at the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Jaden Hann, 3, pets a bunny while visiting the petting zoo at the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Peyton Scheper, 3, lets out a scream after seeing a fishing lure at the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Mateo Mondragon, 4, waits at the registration area during the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Nathan Crowe, 13, releases a largemouth bass during the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Nathan Crowe, 13, left, holds a largemouth bass caught with Tom Hess at the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Salvador Mondragon and his son, Andy, 5, stand in front of Elks Lake during the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

during the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Jordan Burnett, 7, learns about fishing lures while visiting a booth at the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Charlie Rogers teaches 7-year-old Jordan Burnett about fishing lures at a booth during the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Children choose from prizes to win with raffle tickets at the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

Peyton Scheper, 3, reels in his line with help from his father, Jake, during the inaugural Fishing Rodeo held Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

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The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 51 and the Boys and Girls Club sponsored the inaugural Fishing Rodeo Oct. 15, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

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