- The all-tackle world record for black crappie is 4 pounds, 8 ounces taken in Virginia in 1981.
- The black crappie's mouth is so thin and delicate that anglers often pull hooks free while setting the hook. This also led to one of the black crappie's common names: "papermouth"
The purpose of the NATWC is to support the establishment and continuation of Therapeutic Wilderness Camp organizations, with the attendant responsibility to educate the public as to the existence of such organizations and their success in helping troubled young people change their lives for the better.
Type of Organization
Believes therapeutic wilderness camps represent one of the most effective methods of helping troubled young people change the way they deal with their parents, schools, and other authorities.