MARVA NEWS



DNR and Bass Pro Partner to Provide Rewards for Anglers Catching Snakeheads

HANOVER —And then there were 9. The ongoing discovery of Northern Snakehead fish in the Potomac River in Maryland and Virginia has biologists in the two states concerned about the possible infestation of the nonnative species.

Although the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and other conservation agencies are continuing to sample waters for additional northern snakehead fish, all parties involved are also relying on recreational and commercial anglers to catch snakeheads in order to assess the number of fish and the corresponding threat.

In an effort to encourage recreational anglers to continue to catch these fish, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World has partnered with the Maryland DNR to offer rewards to successful anglers.

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World will be offering a 'Snakehead Reward' Gift Card in exchange for any Snakehead caught in Maryland waters or waters of the Potomac watershed. The fish must be caught on hook and line with legal fishing methods by a licensed angler and be reported to DNR or another resource management agency.

Anglers are asked NOT TO RELEASE a northern snakehead fish, but to kill it humanely with a blow to the head and to get it on ice as quickly as possible. Anglers should report their catches to authorities immediately.

If the fish is caught in Maryland, anglers are asked to call DNR at 410-260-8320, or toll-free at 1-877-520-8DNR, ext. 8320.

Once the fish has been reported, the angler should bring the fish to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World at 7000 Arundel Mills Cir. (Exit 10A off Route 100 at Route I-295) in Hanover for measuring and photo opportunities. The snakehead fish will then be turned over to the Maryland DNR.

The 'Snakehead Reward' Program runs from July 1 through Oct. 31. Bass Pro Shops 'Snakehead Reward' Gift Card amounts are as follows:

* $10 for Snakeheads under 12 inches
* $25 for Snakeheads 13 to 24 inches
* $50 for Snakeheads over 24 inches

In addition, successful anglers will receive a 'Snakehead Wrangler' cap from the Maryland DNR Fisheries Service.

To view a fact sheet with a photograph of a northern snakehead fish and illustrations of similar-looking native species that are often confused with snakehead fish, anglers are encouraged to visit the following Web sites:

* Maryland DNR www.dnr.maryland.gov/dnrnews/infocus/snakehead.asp
* U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service http://contaminants.fws.gov

Hey MarVa look at Paul Rosado's first 4 1/2 lbs.
largemouth bass at Potomac River last friday
April 9th, 2004. Click here!

Congratulations to MarVa anglers Bob Sr. and Bob C. has won their 2nd straight champ at
Santee Cooper which is hosted by
S.C. Deaf Bass Anger's Invitational Tournament.

  Bob S. and I were just lucky to win again when the conditionsn were tough
  for everybody with cold temps and windy conditions. Only 4 or 5 teams out
  of 13 brought in fish to be weighed in. Bob S. caught two bass around
  3 p.m. when the weather warmed up somewhat before 4 p.m. check in.
  On Sunday their tournament format was that only one lunker over 15 in. can
  be brought in for weigh in and only one person from NC named Kennedy brought
  in one fish for Sunday which won the lunker prize of $350. None of the rest
  of us caught anything on Sunday. Total weight of Bob S.'s two bass was 4lbs
  eking out the team from NC (Kennedy & Prince).


Greenbrier River & Campground
10th Annual Tournament
Sponsor by
West Virginia Bass Fishing of the Deaf

June 18 - 19 , 2004
Special for 10 th Annual
Big Surprise for prize

Jack pot $ 100.00 June 19 , 2004
20 inches June 19 2004 - Visitor fee $5.00 6am to 5pm
June 18,2004 for cash prizes and more. Fishing Fee $30.00
10am to 6pm Visitors must stop to see office Cash Prize $5.00
Fishing Fee; $5.00 and pay $3.00 for parking all day .
Bass 5 limit 12 inches & up
Bass 1 limit 12 inches & up
Dinner at 5 :30 pm / Doorprizes
1st $400 2nd $350 3 rd $ 250.00 Based on 25 entries
1place $$$$$$$$ will be drawn on saturday at 6 pm .

It's not our responsible for any accidents or Damages .
Parents are Responsible for their childerns safety and behavior.

Please make your camping reservation in advance before in notice by 2 weeks
June 18, 2004 here is phone number 1 800 755 2203 or use the internet as
contact hanshaw@Greenbrier,net and www.Greenbrier.com
Camp Rates : $18.50 a night. RV.
Camping trailer with water and electric : $24.50
Rental : Canoes , Kayaks & Duckies Groups with 12 or more people recieve a 10 percent discount on the group oraganzier.
Motel at Lewisburg Super 8 : $55.00 a night phone number 304-647-3188
Brier Inn : $55.00 a night phone number 304-645-7722
Director: From I-64 take the atla exit 161 and follow route #12
south for 10 miles to town alderson, As you enter Alderson and
turn left hand on route #63 east. Our campground is location 4 miles east of alderson #63 watch for sign say .

Come on & join for fun & Free food
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