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in this issue FREE THIS ISSUE COMPLIMENTS OF • The whisperer • diamond jim on the loose • Mahi - mahi • Gunpowder Bass Challenge 2012 • Pittman - Robertson Act 75 Years of Saving America’s Wildlife

July 2012 www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com 1 $10,000 Diamond Jim on the Loose More than $25,000 in prizes up for grabs during this year’s DNR challenge The hunt is on. The Diamond 600 imposters worth at least $500 passes to the Maryland Fishing Jim component of the 2012 Mary- each and one genuine Diamond Challenge Finale, which will land Fishing Challenge kicked off Jim will be pursued by anglers. be held in conjunction with the today when Maryland Department Each month Diamond Jim goes Maryland Festival at of Natural Resources (DNR) biolo- uncaught the bounty increases ─ Sandy Point State Park on Sep- gists and some eager young an- from $10,000 in June, to $20,000 tember 8, 2012. This year’s Cel- glers caught, tagged and released in July, and $25,000 in August. ebration will include chances dozens of striped bass into the The contest features a guaran- to win a boat, trailer and motor Chesapeake Bay. One of today’s teed $25,000 payout: If Diamond package from Tracker Marine, a tagged fish is the official Diamond Jim is not caught by Labor Day, tropical vacation package from Jim worth $10,000 to the angler the cash prize will be split equally the World Fishing Network, who catches it before midnight on among the anglers who catch im- tackle packages from Bill’s June 30. The other tagged rock- posters this summer. Additionally, Outdoor Center and Bass Pro fish will be known as imposters if an angler catches the August Shops and collectable Maryland worth at least $500 each if caught Diamond Jim they will receive Fishing Challenge shirts from and registered before September a set of one-carat total weight, Under Armour. 3, 2012. round, brilliant diamond stud The Maryland Fishing Chal- “Every year the Maryland Fish- earrings from Zachary’s Jewelers lenge runs annually from Labor ing Challenge offers an added in Annapolis. Zachary’s is also Day through the day before incentive for citizens to get out providing five- to six-carat blue the following Labor Day. To on the water and enjoy our State’s topaz charms for anglers who be eligible for the contest, all natural resources,” said Governor catch imposter fish. fish must be caught recreation- Martin O’Malley. “Whether it’s Now in its eighth year, the ally by rod and reel. To see the your first time fishing or you’re Maryland Fishing Challenge show- Angler Award species list and a seasoned angler, this is a great cases Maryland as a premier sport the official Maryland Fishing opportunity to get outdoors and fishing destination with acces- Challenge and Diamond Jim con- enjoy our natural world.” sible, affordable, diverse and high test rules, visit dnr.maryland.gov/ This year’s challenge honors quality sport fishing opportunities /challenge. the life and times of world re- for anglers of all ages. The fish- Catch a fish is included in the nowned fly-fishing legend Lefty ing challenge would not happen Maryland Children’s Outdoor Bill Kreh. Over his remarkable 75-year without the help of several cor- of Rights, issued by Governor career the Maryland native has porate sponsors, including Bass Martin O’Malley in April 2009. shared his enthusiasm and skill Pro Shops, Tracker Boats, Bill’s The Bill is part of the Maryland for fishing through his columns, Outdoor Center, the World Fishing Partnership for Children in Na- books and presentations. He is Network, and Under Armour. ture, an initiative to ensure all also known for his commitment “We are very grateful to our Maryland young people have to Maryland’s natural resources, sponsors and our recreational the opportunity to connect with promoting conservation and clean stakeholders,” said DNR their natural world and grow to water, and giving back to the Secretary John Griffin. “Without become informed and responsible outdoors. Kreh was honored by their continued support, this con- stewards. Governor Martin O’Malley at the test would not be possible.” Follow Diamond Jim on Face- dedication of the Lefty Kreh Fish- Anglers who catch and register book at facebook.com/diamond- ing Trail in the Hereford Area of any of the more than 80 Maryland jim.md. DNR Fisheries is also Gunpowder Falls State Park on Angler Award eligible sport fish on Facebook at facebook.com/ Rich Bohles Sr. with a nice Golden June 11. species categories will receive cer- MDDNRFisheriesService and and Rainbow Trout. Photo courtesy Over the summer, as many as tificates of achievement and free Twitter, @mddnrfish. of Clydes Sport Shop.

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HUNTING What are the advantages of hunting during different hours of the day? by Mike Monteleone Page 8

Pittman – Robertson Act: 75 Years of Saving America’s Wild- Captain Jamie Strong (second from left) was all smiles while holding up the bait during the Maryland Waterman’s Association 2012 tournament. life by Steve Huettner Page 25

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4 www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com July 2012 Rudow … Jonathan Peake caught this strange crab while running his Continued from Page 3 trot line in the Patuxent River tunity to hook into some larger fish? As the rest at Battle Creek on father’s day. of your crew bails, drop a seven to 10 ounce jig He donated the crab in excel- (silver, pink, and blue are all good choices) down to 100’ or 150’. Then crank it up as quickly as you lent condition to the Calvert can, right back to the boat. The larger mahi-mahi Marine Museum, they said as well as an occasional wahoo commonly lurk that they are going to put it down below the main school of fish, and that jig zooming by will bring them up to the surface. on display in an aquarium They usually won’t strike it, but they will follow for viewing. Photo courtesy of close enough behind that you can spot them. Most Maryland Angler’s Log of the time they’ll remain at or near the surface for a few moments, which gives you time to hang up the jig rod and grab for that heavy-duty bail- First choice of Eastern ing rod you already have prepped and baited (a whole ballyhoo is a good choice for this rig, since Shore anglers and hunters! the smaller dolphin usually won’t bother trying to choke it down). When offered the large bait, that big predator will usually go on the attack. One word of caution: when you go hopping from float to float it’s possible to literally slaugh- Kent Island’s Largest Full-Service ter those fish. More than once, we’ve taken a break from the mayhem to realize that we’ve Sporting Goods Store killed 30 or 40 mahi in an hour—more than we FISHING • ARCHERY • HUNTING reasonably needed to put in the box. Of course, this is a good problem to have. So remember to pace yourself and leave some of those mahi out there for next week—bailing can be down-right addictive, and once you’ve had a taste of this Get Your Summer Fishing action, chances are you’ll come back for more. Tackle Here! Bait - Nightcrawlers, Bloodworms, Razor Clams, Frozen bait! Come shoot the The 2012 Matthews Helim: 20 Years in Crabbing Supplies the Making In Stock!

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July 2012 www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com 5 the bank looking for vegetation. He 9:54 Jerry reaches the back of the assesses that the grass is nowhere near cove where there is a decrepit old “Tackle Box Tim” the growth of 2011. He finds adequate wooden barge that looks like prime vegetation and begins to churn the bass territory. He carefully picks it Gunpowder Bass Challenge 2012 buzzbait over it. apart by flipping the Paca Craw. As 7:29 Jerry makes his way into the good looking a large piece of cover as Gunpowder and her creeks and coves feeder creek in the back of the cove. He this is, there were no takers. as Captain Jerry wishes to wander. has enough water to get in and needs to 10:04 He flips the Paca Craw to Jerry has 8 hours to catch as many fish it quickly to have enough water to the outer edges of the vegetations and bass as he can, and the weight from get out. He switches to a Texas rigged piers that line the bank. He loses two his 5 biggest bass will count. Paca Craw crawfish imitator in the craws as something pecks a claw off 6:52 Jerry fires up the outboard at ‘Bama Bug hue and flips it to shoreline of each one. Mariner Point Park and our day starts reeds and arrowheads. 10:19 We leave the mouth of the nar- By Tim Sherman as we meander our way down the 6 mph 7:42 He works in nearly 100 yards, row cove and head to the inner pilings zone. Jerry says that after the heavy then works his way out casting the of Goose Harbor Marina. The poles The upper Chesapeake largemouth rains the prior day he will need to find buzzbait. do not hold any bass so we move on. bass fishery is on fire. Currently, all the clean, fishable water. He will be fish- 7:54 We leave Cunninghill Cove 10:34 Jerry have motored back glory goes to the Susquehanna River ing the falling tide until around 11:00 for and head south to Seneca Creek. across the creek to the grassy cove on and Flats and the Northeast River. 7:03 We pull into the first cove south 8:07 Jerry brings the boat off plain the upriver side of the power plant. However, the Gunpowder River and of the Amtrak bridge near a feeder as we head into Hawthorne Cove at The grass is thin enough that he can its tributaries should not be considered creek. Sersen says, “I hear baitfish the mouth of the Seneca. He works cast the Chatter Bait. He gripes about second rate. This is the second year for flickering. That is a good sign.” He his way into the cove with a buzzbait. the wind while pulling out a backlash, the Gunpowder Bass Challenge. This grumbles about a certain someone on 8:14 “The grass is a little too thick “Nothin’ like casting with a baitcaster year’s angler is Captain Jerry Sersen, a the stern deck and his high pressure to work my buzzbait.” Jerry clips off into a 30 mph headwind.” lifelong resident of the upper bay region systems but ultimately gives praise, the buzzer and ties on a white Stanley 10:49 The grass gets thicker and he who has fished the Gunpowder for as “Thank you Lord for the opportunity.” Ribbit frog. I question him about his casts the frog. He alternated that with long as he can remember. He starts the day with a black buzzbait, choice of color and he says that white a small stick worm. Jerry makes short This year the challenge is intensi- passing it over the clumps of milfoil. will mimic the belly of a frog and most casts with the worm to keep his line fied with less than optimal weather 7:12 With no action on the buzzbait, baitfish. from bowing. conditions (I am known as the human Jerry pulls the trolling motor and we 8:28 “We’re outta here!” Jerry pulls 10:58 We’ve made our way to the high pressure system). The boundaries head deeper into the cove. The area is the trolling motor and about 10 pounds back of Seneca Creek after leaving the for the event remain the same: Seneca exposed to the north wind. He feels of Hawthorne’s greenest milfoil and cove. The tide has all but died and Jerry Creek to the south and Rickett’s Point it’s too choppy for what he wants to eelgrass. is pondering his next step in figuring in the Gunpowder to the north. This do and heads out of the cove. 8:38 We pull into the first cove across out bass that so far have had lockjaw expansive area includes, Dundee and 7:19 We cross the river and head into from the Carroll Island Power Plant He turns the boat around and heads Saltpeter Creeks, and as far into the Cunninghill Cove. Jerry trolls toward and Jerry comments on how clean the into Baynes Cove. He starts with the water and vegetation look. He likes Chatter Bait. “The water looks good his chances. here, color-wise.” 8:50 First sign of a green fish. A bass 11:07 He flips the Paca Craw to a Arundel Firearms & Pawn blows up on the frog imitator but does bulkhead and to pilings in the back not make contact. of the cove. 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We weigh the bass back end of Foster’s right fork. It’s the the optimist, his final thoughts were, 11:27 The spinnerbait doesn’t draw -- 4 pounds, 12 ounces -- and release it. end of a truly challenging day. “I was given the opportunity and did any more attention, so Jerry swaps it 12:30 Continuing the pier probing The elements played a big factor in the best that I could given the condi- out for a Power Teams Craw D’oeuvre process, Jerry reflects back to moments this year’s Gunpowder Bass Challenge. tions of the day.” Thanks, Jerry for a crawfish lure and casts it to piers. ago. “I can’t believe it took me that long The day proved that even the most great experience. Who will take the 11:39 Jerry makes a short run across to find a dumb one.” experienced angler can struggle on challenge next year? the creek. He starts a dock hopping 1:19 We’ve made our way back to the pattern to those that he feels most cove where Jerry missed the two bass. confident in. He is keying on old run Neither bass felt the steel of the hook down piers and new docks built over and I am sure Jerry wanted another the remains of old ones. He starts with shot at them. a spinnerbait. 1:24 Content that those two bass 11:45 He puts down the spinnerbait would bite another day. Jerry fires and begins to flip piers with the Paca up the outboard for a run back to the Craw. Gunpowder. With the wind now against 12:00 Jerry swings to set the hook the tide, it could be a bumpy one. but misses a bass that grabs the bait 1:45 We reach the top end of the on the fall. “The bait never made it to Gunpowder and Jerry makes a right the bottom.” turn into Foster’s Branch. He works 12:03 Another bass strikes the over the wood laden shoreline with craw bait. Jerry leans back and misses the Paca Craw. again. In disbelief while looking at the 2:02 Jerry flips the craw down plastic waded on the hook he says, “He through the fork in a sunken limb and absolutely clobbered it.” the craw bait gets hammered. He lifts a 12:09 We move across the Seneca bass into the boat and his line breaks. again hitting the high percentage piers. I jump off of the back deck and coral Jerry admits he is a bit flustered by the the bass so it doesn’t flop out of the windy conditions that do not allow boat. It weighed 2 pounds, 2 ounces, www.catfishmd.Us Your FrEE sourcE For MarYland c atFishing inForMation! Chesapeake Bay Fishing Aboard Karen Ray II

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Be sure not to get to close to the to bed sooner means that they should vides each but in bedding or the feeding area because rise from bed sooner to stretch and different hours of order to keep the as the sections transition later in the get reactivated to their surroundings. By Mike Monteleone theory simple season you’ll need to rely on these It also means they are really hungry! the day? we’ll stick with areas later in the season. Regardless of how smart and wary a the three broad Zone I mid-day hours for me are buck may be at this time, his mind zones mentioned. I was in Niagra Falls, New York for napping. I believe the heat forces is geared toward gaining weight for the deer to stay hidden in thick shady the rut and the winter months. If not in Mid-May with a group of outdoor Zone I – Pre-Rut writers promoting Niagra Tourism. cover until the cooler evening hours. on alert he should give you a daylight Very few deer are on their feet at this shot well before sunset as he makes During our conference we had a round We’ll refer to the pre-rut as the time table discussion forum on Deer and time so I feel I should stay off mine his way to feed. the bow season opens in most states as well. I feel that your chances of killing Turkey Hunting and this question was until the beginning of the 3rd week asked. “What are the advantages of The late afternoon into evening a big buck are better in the evening hunting during different hours of the hours than in the morning hours. day?” I answered the question the My opinion is based on thousands best I could on the fly but probably of hours logged in a treestand or incomplete and not very thorough. As ground blind - morning, mid-day and I drove home, I thought to myself… evening - with most of my big bucks I need to clearly re-answer this ques- being harvested an hour or so before tion because it is a good question and nightfall. Only a very small percent- deserves a descriptive answer. age of my trophies have been killed This is a simple question but the in the morning or mid-day. answer can be a little complex. As the pre-rut continues closer Most deer hunting how-to’s are to Zone II or the rut, the bucks by directed at morning hunting due to now have shed their velvet and have the fact that the majority of deer are become an entirely different animal. harvested in the morning. Is this They are always on alert no matter because deer are more active in the how pressured they might be and morning or is it because there are as a result they have become more simply more hunters in the woods nocturnal. during sunrise? This is the time I only hunt the I’m not sure the answer to this late afternoons and completely stay question but I can tell you that hunting out of the morning woods until the in the morning during certain times rut arrives. of the year can be very productive. However, you should not focus all in October. At the start of Pre-rut or hours are my favorite times to hunt Zone II – The Rut your efforts toward the morning the beginning of the bow season the throughout the season but for the hours. The rest of the day can be hunting pressure is at a minimum first section or pre-rut I try to set my We will establish that this time- just as productive or more productive and the bucks are still in bachelor treestand in a transition zone between frame is from the last week of October depending on the time of the year. groups so they are easier to predict the bedding and the feeding areas. until the third week of November. In order to accurately answer the than later in the season. They are The transition zone is an area where Morning hunting at this time can original question you must dissect the not spooky and if you’ve done your a buck might stop to graze on acorns, be very exciting. Lots of action can season into three distinct zones. Zone scouting correctly you should have honeysuckle or browse. He will usu- be had especially if you have chosen I or Pre-Rut, Zone II or Rut, and Zone narrowed down a location where a ally transition under the canopy of a spot that does frequent. It could be a III or Post-Rut, are the three zones that timber before entering an open area crop field, food plot or a bedding area. such as a crop field or large food plot. My choice would be the downwind Why is the late afternoon my favor- side of a bedding area or a funnel that Macrotech ite time to hunt? I believe that most leads into a bedding area. Archery Pro Shop big bucks go to bed well before the As does head back from feeding sun rises. 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July 2012 www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com 9 Maryland DNR enacts new boat noise regulations West Virginia game officials Annapolis, Md. − Boaters traveling in Deep Creek Lake, the Bohemia River, the Elk and Northeast Rivers and tributaries, and the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal must adhere to recently updated boat noise say turkey harvest down regulations. The State is providing citizens with free tests to determine if their boat is within the legal limit. South Charleston, W.Va. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) established the regu- (AP) - Game officials say lations, which went into effect November 28, 2011, because of increasing citizen West Virginia hunters har- concern in these areas. vested 8,332 bearded turkeys These locations feature high banks and bluffs that magnify noise and carry during the spring hunting it over long distances, accounting for more than 50 percent of boat noise com- season. plaints statewide. That's a 10 percent decline New for this summer, the regulations prohibit boats with mufflers and muffler from the 2011 harvest and a 15 cut-out systems from exceeding the following noise levels. percent decline from the pre- For engines manufactured before January 1, 1993, the noise level may not vious five-year average. The exceed 90 decibels (a). 2012 spring kill is the lowest Those manufactured on or after January 1, 1993, the noise level may not since 1989, when 7,245 birds Brood production in 2010 was 28 exceed 88 decibels (a). were taken. percent lower than the previous year, Boats manufactured after January 1990 must operate with a continuous muf- Biologists say the brood counts two so the spring 2012 harvest was lower fler system and may not be equipped with any device that bypasses, reduces or years prior are reasonably accurate because fewer birds were available. eliminates the effectiveness of a muffler or noise suppression device or system. predictors of harvest since most of the Brood production was higher in The full regulation is located in COMAR 08.18.03 and may be accessed from kill is composed of two-year-old birds. 2011, but still below average. the Maryland Division of State Documents website: Vessel Noise Regulations. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) will be conducting courtesy tests so boaters may determine if their vessel meets regulation guidelines. The St. Croix introduces a new line of rods in July test is done at idle, with all engines running and at the loudest level with any bypass device engaged, and is not a law enforcement action. Participants with boats that are over the noise limit will only be advised of the decibel output. Testing dates, times and locations are being scheduled and will be listed at dnr.state.md.us/boating/ and dnr.state.md.us/nrp/. The new Rippin’ Rap from Rapala The new Rippin’ Rap from Rapala – with its thin-bodied, lipless design – cranks, swims and rips its way in weeds, along rock cover, structure and anywhere in between. It gives off a hard vibrating, fluttering action that bass can’t resist. And when you “kill” it, it gets Once again, Park Falls, Wisconsin-based St. Croix brings fishermen the bites too as it flutters through the water column like a wounded baitfish. "Best Rods On Earth." Slated for an official launch at ICAST 2012 in Or- It’s available in three sizes in 12 diferent colors. lando, Florida, on Wednesday, July 11th, St. Croix will be introducing their most innovative rods to date. Bringing strength, sensitivity and ergonomics together in an entire family of new rods with breakthrough, revolutionary design, St. Croix proves once again that old world craftsmanship and cutting- edge technology trumps overseas manufacturing.

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By Jim Gronaw carp fishing since he was a kid, and at carp lake and chum several areas with Entry-level options would include 8 the age of 61 and retired, he now has softened corn… feed corn that has to 10 foot spinning rods such as Ugly Have you ever encountered an even more time to perfect his sport. been soaked in water for several days Sticks or Cabelas Predator Series angler who was a one-specie kind of His current venues include several to soften up and make it easier for the match and Euro-style rods. Eight-foot guy who seldom ventured out for other Mason-Dixon area lakes and river fish to digest, and pass, through their is as short as you want to go, because than his favorite quarry? Say, this an- systems, with a preference to Marburg system. Chum an area about 3 to 4 sometimes long casts are needed to gler was so enthused by his sport that Lake. But he has fished many of the times within a ten-day period and it get on the fish. Many light surf rods he would devote literally his entire northeast’s top carp waters. should be ready to fish. Chum weekly will perform well. Specialized carp angling career to that one, favored For those out there who have never throughout the warmer months to keep rods are an option if you get the ‘carp specie? Not only that, but maybe you even considered carp fishing with fish in the area. Purchase a ‘spod’ or bug’ bad. know such a specialist that they were hook and line, I will tell you… you a small shovel for these tasks. Make ANGLER COURTESY…Elias able to be a great teacher and advocate can make it as simple or as complex sure this is legal in your chosen lake points out that some carp fishermen of the sport as well. Sure, we can all as you want. There are websites, carp or river. fish behind him after he has made the think of bass or trout anglers in that guides, European carp vacation des- BITE ALARMS…Make the pur- effort to ‘bait’ an area to draw the fish. mold. Maybe some midwest walleye tinations, complex and simple baiting chase of bite alarms that signal strikes Although it is in public venues where freaks or some deep south catfishers. rigs, custom rods and specialty hooks from a hooked carp that streaks off the shorelines are all open to the an- But can you recall anyone who is such and sinkers, flavored corn and , and takes line from ‘bait-runner’ gling public, it is not ethical to swoop a specialist on the lesser-known, and bivies, weigh-slings, spods, bank style spinning reels. Bite alarms are in and take advantage of someone less appreciated species? sticks, hair-rigs, pack bait, hook bait, mounted on bank sticks that will al- else’s’ hard work at drawing the fish. Well, for the past year I have been bite alarms and on and on and on. You low the line to run through a sensitive can go deep into it, like Elias does, or trying to learn the ins-and-outs of wheel on the alarm, indicating a strike. See Gronaw page 13 European-style carp fishing. I thought you can get by with some of the gear ‘what the heck’, they’re big, they’re that most of us already own. For teach- everywhere, and they are the number ing purposes, Elias prefers to keep it one freshwater sportfish throughout simple and to focus on a few basics that just about anyone can master in a seasons’ duration. He is quick to point out that keeping the ‘mystique’ out of carp fishing is essential to gaining converts to this great gamefish. This past February, at the annual Lake Marburg Fishing Symposium at Codorus State Park, Elias was re- quested to give a talk on ‘Carp 101’, focusing on just a few of the major checklist items for beginning, yet successful, carping. Yes, we had bass and walleye experts and other, more ‘popular’ topics. But we had about 70 anglers attend the carp seminar, which I believe was the first of it’s kind, ever, in the Mason-Dixon area. 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The Carp Whisperer Continued from Page 12 Clearly, Bob Elias is at the top He likes to work together with several of his game in the carp-fishing gig. anglers who can share the workload Yes, there are anglers out there that Bob Elais and expense of pre-baiting an area. might catch more fish over the course He also suggests to bait three or four of a season, but I have seen no one different areas so you’ll have options catch as many per hour on the wa- if one of your prefered spots is taken. ter as he does. During last winter’s If someone can’t actually disperse the extremely mild conditions, I joined corn then they can share in the cost of Elias several times when every body feed corn from the local farm co-op. else was home watching football. We HAIR RIGS AND BAITS… got numerous fish up to 22 pounds Lot’s of options here from several and Elias personally banked well American based carp companies over 100 fish, with about a 14 pound that we will list later. 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Size does matter during the Maryland Waterman’s 2012 Tour- Spring Turkey harvest increases 11 percent in 2012 in Maryland nament when money is on the line Annapolis, Md. — Hunters re- “The pleasant weather early in the have come from the three western and bragging rights. Photo by ported harvesting a total of 3,132 season also encouraged hunter par- counties. Garrett County reported the Marie Grulkey wild turkeys during the 2012 spring ticipation and aided in locating gob- highest harvest (368), but a 37 percent turkey season, an 11 percent increase bling birds.” increase pushed Charles County to from last year’s harvest of 2,826. The Hunters in some regions benefitted the second slot with 303 turkeys. MWA 2012 results 2012 numbers nearly surpassed the from an abundance of two-year-old Washington (292), Allegany (257) and Friday Results record harvest of 3,136 set in 2005 gobblers. DNR turkey brood surveys Dorchester (219) rounded out the top and was well above the 10-year av- showed good reproduction in the five counties. Marc McNeil $1,481.00 32 1/8 erage of 2,903. The results indicate summer of 2010 in areas where large Hunters were able to pursue tur- Wayne Fletcher $740.00 31 3/4 that Maryland’s turkey population harvest increases occurred this year, keys on Sundays in seven counties Robert Jamar $370.00 31 3/4 remains healthy. such as in Southern Maryland. One- this spring. Sunday turkey hunting “The abnormally warm and dry year-old toms (male turkeys), called was limited to April 29 and May 6 in Bill Kramer $123.00 31 5/8 spring may have encouraged some jakes, comprised 24 percent of the Allegany and Garrett counties, but James Miller $123.00 31 hens to begin nesting early, leaving harvest, below the long-term aver- was allowed throughout the season in gobblers more receptive to hunters’ age and in agreement with surveys Calvert, Caroline, Charles, Dorches- Frank Filling III $123.00 30 1/4 calling,” said Bob Long, Maryland conducted last summer that indicated ter and St. Mary’s counties. A total Youth Friday Department of Natural Resources’ lower than normal reproduction. of 102 turkeys were harvested on Brody Pierce 25 3/4 (DNR) upland game bird biologist. The highest harvests traditionally Sundays. Will Pileggi 23 1/2 County 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Daniel Parent 23 Allegany 331 259 345 342 327 287 257 Saturday Results Anne Arundel 65 47 61 39 56 38 58 James T. Price $1,606.00 32 7/8 Evan Wilfong $803.00 31 1/4 Baltimore 28 27 34 19 39 25 29 Robert Jamar $402.00 30 3/4 Calvert 59 40 53 49 35 40 50 Wayne Fletcher $134.00 30 1/2 Caroline 75 79 107 105 118 132 164 Mark Elburn $134.00 30 3/8 Carroll 24 15 20 27 20 22 30 Jesse Walls III $134.00 29 5/8 Cecil 10 24 27 29 30 34 43 Youth Saturday Charles 227 209 193 186 215 222 303 Faith Bradley 28 7/8 Dorchester 265 205 242 236 213 210 219 Kyle Spencer 27 3/4 Frederick 148 115 152 115 113 122 140 Samantha Jayne 24 1/4 Garrett 342 303 327 364 345 339 368 Sunday Results Harford 59 37 61 68 67 69 98 Jack Jester $1,319.00 32 5/8 Howard 7 1 2 5 10 16 16 Ron Jayne $659.00 32 3/8 Kent 50 47 62 85 88 97 103 Charles Clark $330.00 31 1/2 James Miller $110.00 30 1/2 Montgomery 56 50 37 53 42 47 51 Mitch Arden $110.00 29 1/2 Prince George’s 95 55 70 73 79 79 92 Robert Gears $110.00 28 1/4 Queen Anne’s 82 73 127 124 125 114 152 Youth Sunday Somerset 204 137 132 142 106 114 122 Samantha Jayne 28 7/8 St. Mary’s 62 59 59 84 67 83 99 Kyle Spencer 25 1/4 Talbot 80 74 102 105 110 98 102 Marina Bradley 24 3/4 Washington 322 269 281 308 303 285 292 Overall Combined Length: Wicomico 164 134 133 150 148 162 152 James Miller $1,000.00 91” Worcester 253 196 206 202 191 191 192 Total 3008 2455 2833 2910 2847 2826 3132

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Daryl Haman pictured above and below with his two Turkey’s this past spring. Pic- tured to the left is Joshua Haman with a Turkey that has a 10” beard, 1 1/4” and 1 3/8” spurs. All the Turkey’s were called in with Daryl’s homemade call.

18 www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com July 2012 Lisa Yerkes a long time customer with Fish Fear Us Charters has Doug and his good friend Edddie Sullivan were on the ducks last fall. Pictured with them are Eddie’s daughter, added another impressive Striper Morgan Sullivan and her friend Cody Sheltz. to her resume. She was out with Captain Bob Ritchie this past spring and her luck continues.

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20 www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com July 2012 Coastal Report yon to Hatteras Canyon and out waters out to 20-miles offshore, it’s coming too rough. The key, however, 100-mile report,” known as the usually a safe bet that the wind speeds is not to get too far from land. Every “offshore report.” Anglers can often out in the canyons won’t be much (if season a lot of novice fishermen are look at the inshore report and get a any) more than about 5-knots. lured into running too far offshore good idea what it’s going to be like Everyone has their own comfort during strong westerly winds because even if they’ll be fishing as much as level, but as a rule of thumb, when they have a following sea on the way By Capt. Mark Sampson 60-miles out because the winds 1-20 they call for winds that are “light and out. The problem is, at some point miles out aren’t usually going to be variable, 5-10 knots,” or “10-knots they’ll have to turn around and pound Keeping abreast of what the weath- much different from what’s going on or less,” you can expect very calm their way home straight into that same er is supposed to do for any outdoor 50-60 miles off. However, sometimes and pleasant conditions. A 10-15 sea, which by then could be quite activity is important, but it can be conditions are very much different, knot forecast will means it’s going formidable. Throughout the summer downright critical to those involved so anyone heading out to the canyons to be choppy but not so much that the predominant winds tend to be in offshore fishing, particularly if should definitely review the offshore many folks would likely reconsider from the southwest. Unfortunately, their adventures take them many report and see what’s called for while because our coastline doesn’t miles and few hours away from the keeping in mind that the offshore run exactly north and south a inlet. A beautiful day can turn ugly report covers a very large swath of southwesterly breeze gets al- real fast, and while it’s one thing to be ocean and it’s not uncommon to have most no break from the land out in the bay when a storm blows up strong winds and rough conditions in so there’s no place to hide and you get soaked to the skin during one part of the forecast area and calm from it except just north of a 15-minute ride back to the dock, conditions at the other. the inlet and very close to the it’s a whole other story when you’re Reading the offshore report can beach. Likewise, there’s no 60-miles offshore, and the wind kicks be downright scary at the times, hiding from winds out of the the seas up to monstrous size and you particularly when it’s reporting 20- northeast, east, or southeast. have to beat your way home in it all 25 knot winds and seas at 10-15 feet. Finally - when interpret- the time hoping that nothing critical However, anglers must consider that going out unless the actual breeze is ing marine weather reports, boaters on your boat breaks or malfunctions! the forecasters are taking into account holding more at the 15-knot side of must keep in mind that the “pre- Thankfully these days weather waters 100-miles offshore and well the scale. The resulting seas from a dicted” wave height might have very reporting has evolved to a where beyond the edge of the Continental steady 15-knots breeze would likely little to do with the comfort level it’s rare that boaters get caught in shelf, so much of the predictions are have more boaters calling condi- of an offshore voyage because even severe conditions that aren’t forecast. for areas that few anglers will ever tions “rough” than just “choppy.” A though wave heights are usually cre- Anglers fishing off Delmarva pretty find themselves. That’s why the 20- true15-20 knot breeze will usually ated by local winds, they can also be much have two marine forecasts to mile nearshore report tends to be a keep many at the dock because at the generated by sever weather far away. take into account: the first would more reliable indicator of what it’s go- very least it’s going to be rough and if For instance; a tropical depression be the “Cape Henlopen to Virginia ing to be like in the waters that most the wind actually hits 20-knots most hundreds of miles offshore can create Beach and out 20-mile report” which are likely to fish. Even though the will figure it’s going to be downright huge swells that travel into our fore- most of us call the “inshore report,” forecast is supposed to only be for the miserable offshore and not worth the cast area even if there’s no appreciable and the other is the “Baltimore Can- effort or the pounding. But these de- local wind. 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July 2012 www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com 21 Mid-Bay Report can swallow as they compete for blue crab. It’s been a while since we food. I catch them on lures that I have seen this many crabs and it’s not In July be caught almost anywhere. throw for their much larger brothers. just people that enjoy the benefits of of 1956, my Now we are experiencing a sce- Along with the stripers that we’re a healthy crab fishery. brother Bud nario that reminds me of the circum- catching in the shallows, are some Any fish that feeds on the bottom, and I were stances in the mid 1950’s. Croaker monster perch. Many of them ex- even sporadically, will consume croaker fish- did not show in the Honga or the Big ceed 11”. They’re brownish in color some blue crabs. I usually check ing just south Choptank until June of this year, and and as broad as your hand. rockfish stomachs when I fillet them of Coaches Is- then in numbers far less than in the We are finding them along with and probably more than any other land near the past. Though we might see rein- rockfish feeding right in with the forage, I find small crabs. The one mouth of the forcements arrive in July, hardhead cow nose rays which seem to be ev- to two inch sizes are most common Big Choptank. (croakers) are at this writing very erywhere. Apparently, the rays are since they are easily caught and We had sailed scarce. grubbing for clams while the perch digested. there from The fact that the Bay successfully and rock are chowing down on the In 2011 we had a huge young of By Chuck Prahl South R iver supported such a huge population of worms and other debris stirred up the year index for rockfish. Last to fish for the bottom feeders suggests that in their by the rays. year they were too small for the rem nants of absence we will see another spe- Here we are for the “nth” year most part, to be caught on hook and these fast disappearing bottom cies fill the vacuum. It may be our complaining about an out of control line. This year however, they have feeders. beloved and long missed yellow fin. stingray invasion. They’re here by reached a size (6-10”) which puts I believe we caught six or seven Remember when the striper popu- the millions with each one weighing them in jeopardy of being damaged croakers that day. That was the last lation faded in the seventies, they in at about 35 lbs. Can you imagine when caught on bottom rigs used for we saw of them for nearly 25 years. were replaced by huge bluefish like the amount of forage it takes to sup- perch fishing. Then, in the early 80’s, they began we’d never seen before or since. port such a huge population. When handling these important to show up again in the Middle and Then, when the big blues dwindled, young game fish, care should Lower Bay. Small at first, but in- the trout came on strong until the be used when unhooking. creasing in size and numbers until stripers made a comeback in the late Wet your hands and do not they reached their former promi- 80’s or 90’s. use a rag. Do not squeeze nence. Bottom forage is especially im- the body, but rather hold the Incidentally, on that day in July portant now that the menhaden are fish by the mouth with your ’56, we noticed a grassy island, bare- becoming less available to predator thumb and index finger when ly a few acres, in the Bay just south species. Rockfish studies show their dislodging the hook. west of Black Walnut Point. It was feeding habits trending more often These fish will be legal the last vestiges of Sharp’s Island. to bottom dwelling forage in the rockfish in a few years and My purpose in relating this event absence of menhaden. if they survive that long, we is to point up the fact that a fishery Anglers that have targeted strip- will experience one of the can totally disappear and then come ers in the estuaries in June are find- best seasons in over a decade. back without any real explanation. ing adequate numbers of legal strip- I recently watched a young We saw the same thing happen with ers and an inordinate a number of 12 There must be a way to control angler at Long Wharf here in Cam- the weakfish (yellow fin trout). I to 15-inch fish. That certainly is a these destructive animals. Granted, bridge land a small striper. Rather hope they also return. good sign and hints of a better year they originally must have had a pur- than unhooking it in the manner I When croaker were at their peak a class than the index had predicted pose in God’s scheme for the Bay, but described, he put his foot on it to few years ago, they showed as early three years ago. like anything else, it’s just too much unhook this tiny fish and then threw as late March and left in September. The striper index for 2011 was of what at one time was a good thing. Bottom fishermen could fill a very high and we are seeing these A lot of people are seeing the cooler in short order and they could 7-10 inch fish striking anything they fruits of good management of the See Prahl Page 23

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22 www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com July 2012 Prahl … Potomac River recreational catfish Continued from Page 22 tournament set for July 14th. it overboard. He may as well have thrown it in the dumpster. The PRMC will be Some things that I see happening sponsoring a recreation- to the Bay hurt me deeply. When al, “no points” tourna- I was a youngster, I could not get ment on July 14th from over what a wonderful world I had 7 pm to 7 am. Entry inherited. The water was clear, grass fee is $50 per team; $10 beds were lush, rockfish were legal per team for the big fish Kenny Marshall of Fredericksburg, at 11 inches, Route 50 was two-lanes VA caught a small red drum on the and to get on or go off of the Eastern pool. Potomac near Coles Point on June 17th. Shore, you needed to take a ferry. If you have ever won- DNR Info: Red drum grow very rapidly There were no crab pots, clam dered what the PRMC in their first few years of life, and spawn in late summer through fall, so 6-9 inch rigs had not been invented, a big is about, we invite you fish this time of year would be less then outboard motor was 12 HP, and they to come out to the Fort one year old. They will not however reach were totally unreliable. And guess Washington Marina on 18 inches by the end of this year. Most one what, no personal watercraft! July 14th or July 15th year old drum will be in the 12 to 16 inch Most boats were built to row range during the winter. Individuals grow (weigh-in) to experience (PRMC) tournament trail was started at different rates, but the majority of the and when you hung an outboard on the excitement and camaraderie first- in 2012 by Joe Sanbower, Jacob fish in question will exceed the 18 inch the transom, the bow would rise up hand. Lehman, and Greg Belknap. It was minim size limit by mid summer next year. so high you couldn’t see. My first They will then exceed the 27 inch maxi- created to provide anglers of all skills outboard was a 1 HP Sears “Water- For more information, contact Joe mum length when 3 to 4 years old. Most witch” at $29.95. I remember dur- Sanbower at 410-984-0139 or visit the levels a competitive, yet friendly, anglers do not realize female red drum do PRMC web site at www.potomacriv- environment by which to enjoy the not reach maturity until age 4 to 6 (males ing the first year after World War II 3-5), so most of the legal fish (18-27 inches) started, I was issued 3 “E” Ration ermonstercats.com. excellent blue catfishing afforded by are immature sub-adults and have never Stamps for the year, which were good The Potomac River Monster Cats the tidal Potomac River. spawned. Photo Courtesy of Angler Log. for 1 gallon of gas each. The older I get, the more stuff I recall, and most of my memories of Catfish fact the Bay are what I cherish the most. One catfish can lay up to 4,000 eggs Tuckahoe Sportsman a year per pound of body weight. Hunting • Fishing • Archery • Live Bait • Clothing Casey Michelle Charters Captain Brady Sweitzer Full Line of 2012 Fishing Tackle Full/Half Day Trips for Rockfish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackeral “YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE STORE” Leaving from Kentmorr Marina 22145 Shore Highway • Denton, Maryland 21629 Kent Island, Maryland Cell 410-829-9816 410-364-9005 [email protected] Corner of Route 404 & Route 480 www.caseymichellecharters.com USGC Licensed & Insured for up to 6 passengers

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24 www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com July 2012 “The last word” A. Willis Robertson was a ertson act pays up to passionate sportsmen and 75 percent of program Pittman - Robertson Act 75 conservationist; and served and project costs with as Chairmen of the Virginia the States contribut- Years of Saving America’s Department of Game and In- ing the rest. These Wildlife land Fisheries before serv- monies allow for a ing in Congress . Both dedicated stream of “I feel that the high Pittman and Robertson earmarked funds that tension at which the realized the importance enable federal and average man has been of protecting wild crit- state governments to living is wrecking By Steve Huettner ters and places. plan wildlife related entirely too many Looking over the projects. A majority nervous systems. landscape made all par- of PR funds are used Hunting and fishing is the best nerve tonic ties realize that wild- to buy, maintain and I know, and I believe that a greater op- life needed a dedicated Key Pittman operate wildlife man- portunity for the average citizen to engage funding source in order agement areas. in this type of outdoor recreation would ensures its survival. To date, roughly 4 million acres have greatly promote both the health and happi- The idea was to take been purchased since with fund via the PR ness of our people.” Absalom Robertson the 11% excise tax that Act. Over two billion dollars of federal aid —A. Willis Robertson to Dr. Warren was levied on firearms has been generated through this program, F. Draper, Virginia Health Commissioner and ammunition and re- which in turn means that states have kept July 14, 1932 direct it to where it was needed, wildlife up their 25% contributions with another In today’s world you would be hard and habitat. Instead of the monies going $500 million dollars matched by the states. pressed to hear someone say anything pos- into the US Treasury where it could be si- The initial model proved so successful itive about a government program, but if phoned off and used anywhere, it moved that in 1969 the law was expanded to in- you love wild things and wild places, the the money into a separate account overseen clude handguns and ammunition, and in Pittman-Robertson Act (PR) (also known by the Secretary of the Interior. Funds 1972 archery equipment was included into as Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act) would then be transferred by the Secretary the act. is one that defies that argument. to individual state game department . Get- This legislation has stood the test of time 75 years ago, wildlife in the United ting the federal government to give up dis- over the course of the last 75 years and has States was in dire straits. 11 states did cretion of monies was a difficult task, but given hunters and conservationist’s wild- not have any deer seasons at all, and the due to the efforts of all involved, the act life numbers at an all time high, longer and states that did offer deer hunting limited was signed into law by President Franklin more generous bag limits, and millions of it to less than 7 days. The thought of a Roosevelt in September of 1937. acres of public land to enjoy. I believe I season for muzzleloader or archery was The PR Act stated that monies collected would be hard pressed to find another user not even a thought in the mind of game de- from the sale of firearms and ammunition group (besides fisherman) who lobbied to partments. Species like elk, turkey, ducks, was to be used exclusively by state wildlife have a percentage of the sales tax they pay black bears, sheep and antelope had almost agencies for improving wildlife popula- on items they purchased to be dedicated to- been hunted to extinction and their habitat tions, hunter education, and public access ward the benefit of not only themselves but degraded. The future for wild game and to the outdoors. Another great component all of society. hunters was bleak. of this legislation mandated that monies So the next time you are sitting around Hunters, sportsmen, and conservation- from state hunting licenses could not be after a day a hunting and someone is com- ists realized that if something wasn’t done used for any other purposes that fish and plaining about this government program or the American model of wildlife would be game. Prior to that, state hunting license that government program, you might want a thing of the past. Enter into the equation dollars were added to the general fund and to remind them that one program in par- Senator Kay Pittman of Nevada and Con- used on non-wildlife expenditures. ticular is the reason there were hunting in gressman A. Willis Robertson of Virginia. Federal funding from the Pittman-Rob- the first place.

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