05-28-2009, 11:10 AM
WHAT: DNR will release the first batch of specially tagged striped bass, including Diamond Jim, for the 2009 Maryland Fishing Challenge. Event begins inland and will be followed by a fishing trip to catch and tag the stripers.
WHEN: Thursday, May 28th, 2009
8:30 a.m. -9:00 a.m. Arrive at restaurant<br />
9:00 a.m. -9:30 a.m. Breakfast/Q&A with DNR and sponsors<br />
9:30 a.m. Boats depart**
**MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA PLANNING TO JOIN STAFF FOR THE RELEASE BY BOAT MUST RSVP TO JOSH DAVIDSBURG AT 410-260-8002
WHERE: Chesapeake Beach Resort and Day Spa<br />
4165 Mears Avenue<br />
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
WHO: Tom O'Connell, DNR Fisheries Service Director<br />
Marty Gary, Fisheries Ecologist
BACKGROUND:<br />
On May 28, 2009, 50 specially tagged striped bass will be released at locations throughout the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. One of the 50 will be Diamond Jim, a fish worth $10,000 cash if caught by midnight on June 30, 2009. The other tagged striped bass, Diamond Jim imposters, will be worth $500 each if caught at any time during the contest.
Designed to promote recreational fishing in Maryland, recognize angler efforts and inspire environmental stewardship, the 2009 Maryland Fishing Challenge will begin Friday, May 29th and runs through Labor Day, September 7, 2009. Any angler who catches a citation-qualifying fish will be eligible to win one of the official sponsor grand prizes including a boat, motor and trailer from Bass Pro Shops and thousands of dollars in merchandise and fishing trips from Bill's Outdoor Center.
For more information about the prizes, rules, and where to fish, visit www.dnr.maryland.gov/fishingchallenge.
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 461,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries, and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic, and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic, and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.DNR.Maryland.gov.
Media Contact<br />
Josh Davidsburg (410) 260-8002 or jdavidsburg@dnr.state.md.us
WHEN: Thursday, May 28th, 2009
8:30 a.m. -9:00 a.m. Arrive at restaurant<br />
9:00 a.m. -9:30 a.m. Breakfast/Q&A with DNR and sponsors<br />
9:30 a.m. Boats depart**
**MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA PLANNING TO JOIN STAFF FOR THE RELEASE BY BOAT MUST RSVP TO JOSH DAVIDSBURG AT 410-260-8002
WHERE: Chesapeake Beach Resort and Day Spa<br />
4165 Mears Avenue<br />
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
WHO: Tom O'Connell, DNR Fisheries Service Director<br />
Marty Gary, Fisheries Ecologist
BACKGROUND:<br />
On May 28, 2009, 50 specially tagged striped bass will be released at locations throughout the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. One of the 50 will be Diamond Jim, a fish worth $10,000 cash if caught by midnight on June 30, 2009. The other tagged striped bass, Diamond Jim imposters, will be worth $500 each if caught at any time during the contest.
Designed to promote recreational fishing in Maryland, recognize angler efforts and inspire environmental stewardship, the 2009 Maryland Fishing Challenge will begin Friday, May 29th and runs through Labor Day, September 7, 2009. Any angler who catches a citation-qualifying fish will be eligible to win one of the official sponsor grand prizes including a boat, motor and trailer from Bass Pro Shops and thousands of dollars in merchandise and fishing trips from Bill's Outdoor Center.
For more information about the prizes, rules, and where to fish, visit www.dnr.maryland.gov/fishingchallenge.
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 461,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries, and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic, and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic, and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.DNR.Maryland.gov.
Media Contact<br />
Josh Davidsburg (410) 260-8002 or jdavidsburg@dnr.state.md.us