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Welcome to the 31st Annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular Scott Grimoldby, President Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association

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OUTDOORS ANNUAL is published by the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association,

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Once again it is my pleasure to welcome you on behalf of the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association to the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular.

2018 is the 31st year for this annual event which has grown to become one of the area’s biggest festivals. It is ten days filled with fishing competition, entertainment, good eating and activities for all ages to participate in.

various functions for the duration of the derby. I extend our heartfelt thank you.

If you are visiting our Grey-Bruce region take time to enjoy all the great shopping, dining and tourist attractions available.

Wishing you an enjoyable Salmon Spectacular experience.

Most of all stay safe on the water and best of luck to all contestants.

It would not be possible for us to host this annual conservation fundraising event without the continued support of our many sponsors and our dedicated volunteers who set up, take down and perform all the

Editor Jack Osadzuk

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Welcome to the 31st Annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular The Salmon Spectacular Co-Chairs

Many thanks to the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular’s 250 plus sponsors, the Derby committee, the hundreds of Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association members and all the other volunteers who contribute so much of their time and effort. The moneys raised from this event go toward the funding of a myriad of conservation and youth educational projects which the SSA undertakes every year. From bird nesting boxes, to Wildlife demonstration areas, Pitch-in and clean-up campaigns, Stream Enhancements, spawning channel building & The Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association maintenance, operating a fish hatchery, and (SSA) Salmon Spectacular Committee MON monitoring deer yards are just a few and our sponsors have structured L A S SP D E of the projects we get involved in. what we believe will be the N most sensational derby They all help ensure the natural yet. They have without a wonders we enjoy today will be doubt created the best site here for our children and their activities, boat packages, children in the future. entertainment package I believe that there are many and prizes that are second advantages in being a member to none. During the ten days s.s.a of a conservation club like the of this event, it’s a time to have Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association some fun, relax, enjoy the fishing of and would encourage anyone who is not a course but don’t forget all the excitement, member to seriously consider joining our food and entertainment at the “Molson’s and Club, or one of your local clubs, especially Liuna Local 1059 Salmon Spectacular Tent”. those that are affiliated with the Ontario There are, as usual, well over three hundred Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH).

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On behalf of my fellow co-chairmen Fred Geberdt, Mike Prevost, John Ford, and our 32 member organizing committee it is a pleasure to welcome all anglers, their families and visitors to the thirty-first annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular. This year’s event aims to be bigger, better, and even more exciting than ever. The Salmon Spectacular is not just a fishing derby it’s a Festival and has been specifically designed to have something for every member of the family.

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From myself, John, Mike, Fred, our committee and everyone at S.S.A. want to wish all anglers a happy, safe and enjoyable derby. We look forward to seeing you on the water, and for the non-angling visitors at the “Big Tent” we know you too will have a ‘Spectacular’ time at our 31st. annual event.

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FEDERAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Hello everyone, I am pleased to welcome you all to the 31st Annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular. As the Member of Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, I am amazed year after year at the success of this derby and the community support that it receives.

I would like to start by thanking the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association (SSA) for once again organizing one of North America’s finest sport fishing festivals. The success of this event would be impossible without the support of your dedicated volunteers and strong commitment to the community. Thank you.

Canada is an envy of the world when it comes to recreational fishing. In 2010, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans released a report that stated that Canadian non-resident and foreign anglers made over 2 million trips within Canada. Over half of these trips were made specifically to fish for recreation. I think that it is very safe to assume that this has only increased since 2010.

Recreational fishing is a family tradition and I believe that the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular plays a huge role in encouraging our young people to carry on this tradition. Every year I see more young people out on the water with their moms and dads. It is a local and Canadian tradition that we all should be proud of.

In closing, I encourage all residents and non-residents of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound to take part in the activities that this year’s Salmon Spectacular has to offer. Whether you’re out on the water, fishing off the harbour wall, or just coming down to the fish tents for a social outing, there is something for everyone.

I have been, and am looking forward to remaining, a part of this event for many years to come. I hope to meet many of you over the course of the 10-day derby.

I wish all anglers the best of luck in their quest for this year’s ‘big catch’!

Safe boating and happy fishing.

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PROVINCIAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Congratulations on 31 years of providing a fun-filled family event and promoting the great sport of fishing!

With the dedication of the organizing committee, hundreds of volunteers, and generous sponsors, and of course the many enthusiastic fisher-men and women, a little derby has grown over the years to become the biggest family fishing festival in North America.

The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular continues to attract participant’s from all over the province of Ontario, across our great country of Canada, as well as our neighbours to the south in the United States (some who have participated from the 1st year until the present) and even international guests. The event draws multitudes of people who do not even fish and has become a very significant economic asset to the area. As a result of the great time they experience, many people make the Salmon Spectacular part of their annual vacation or trip back home to the ‘Sound’.

While the fishing remains a core activity (and lots of fish are caught to the delight of the anglers and those who enjoy the tasty fillets at the ever popular fish fry’s each year) the event has expanded to include kid’s day, ladies’ day, fashion show, Elvis gospel, bingo, raffles, contests and much, much more. It truly is a family festival of fishing, fun and fellowship.

It takes many hands to make such a huge event a success. As such, I extend my congratulations to the Organizers, committee members, the hundreds of volunteers (with special acknowledgement to the Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen Association for their support), entertainers and sponsors for their continued support and efforts. And of course, those dedicated anglers who ply the waters looking for the big one (and the big prize!).

I have had the pleasure to attend and in fact, volunteer at the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular Fishing Derby each year since I have been elected as MPP for the great riding of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound. And, I look forward to seeing everyone there again this year.

Good luck to all anglers and a warm welcome to visitors and friends, both new and old!

Sincerely,

Bill Walker, MPP BRUCE-GREY-OWEN SOUND

Bill Walker MPP Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound

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OWEN SOUND Greetings from Ian Boddy Mayor, City of Owen Sound As Mayor and on behalf of my colleagues on Council, I welcome you to our beautiful City and to the 31st annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular!

Owen Sound is a proud supporter of this annual festival as we welcome thousands of competitors to our friendly community. Our community involvement is a big part of what makes the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular a success.

If you are visiting from out-of-town, take time to enjoy our sights and hospitality. Our community enjoys the pleasure of superb entertainment, shopping, dining, and accommodations that make us a great city. We hope your visit will bring you back with friends!

Have a Spectacular Time!

His Worship Ian Boddy Mayor, Corporation of the City of Owen Sound

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COUNTY OF GREY Welcome & Congratulations On behalf of Grey County, welcome to the 2018 Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular!

We’re pleased to have you in our community joining in one of our most remarkable and anticipated annual events. There’s nothing like enjoying the fresh air while out on the pristine waters of Georgian Bay. I hope you enjoy your time here and wish you the best of luck reeling in this year’s trophy.

The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular attracts both anglers and families. When you’re not out on the water this year I hope you will take in some of the many other experiences Grey County has to offer.

Explore our towns and villages; visit Grey Roots Museum & Archives; taste the seasonal offerings of our exquisite restaurants. You can always find new ways to eat, play and stay in Grey. Visit www.VisitGrey.ca and discover what we have to offer.

Lastly, I want to thank the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association for their hard work organizing this tremendous event and tireless conservation efforts all year long.

Thanks for visiting. Stay safe on the water everyone.

Stewart Halliday Grey County Warden

TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS On behalf of the Township of Georgian Bluffs, I want to personally welcome you to the 31st Annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular.

Each year the number of anglers increases, to a point where we now have hundreds of anglers traveling to Georgian Bay enjoying this outstanding festival. This wouldn’t be possible without the tireless efforts of the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association. I extend my thanks and congratulations to them for another successful event. All proceeds raised will continue to support their remarkable conservation projects.

When you’re not out on the water, I encourage you to explore the countless other experiences Georgian Bluffs and Grey County has to offer. Explore our trails, visit our museums and try our exquisite local dining. Every season there are new ways to eat and play when you stay in Georgian Bluffs and Grey County. Go to www.VisitGrey.ca and discover all that Grey County has to offer.

Georgian Bluffs is proud to be the home of the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association Clubhouse.

Thank you for paying us a visit. Happy fishing and Good Luck landing the big one!

Alan Barfoot Mayor, Georgian Bluffs

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TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA As the Owen Sound Harbour bustles with activity for the 31st Annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular, it is my pleasure as mayor of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula to welcome participants, residents and tourists to a much-anticipated annual summer event. This fun and exciting angling competition, organized and hosted by the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association continues to grow in popularity thanks to the creativity and dedication shown by its members and the hundreds of volunteers, sponsors and participants who contribute to its success.

The Salmon Spectacular has reached beyond the angling community to include so many other facets of the population. People who love good music, good food, the thrill of friendly, sportsman-like competition and a chance to connect with others in the community, are never disappointed with the variety of events provided throughout these lively days.

The Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association is truly a unique organization with one foot placed in historical tradition and the other foot placed firmly in ecological concerns for the future. Members continue to foster interest and participation in the time-honoured skills of hunting and fishing, which were such an integral part of life in the past. They also recognize the need for environmental consideration of future generations and fulfill this recognition in several different ways. The Salmon Spectacular is an important fundraising event which allows them continued community outreach through education, conservation projects and the encouragement of skills which are still valued for their connection to nature, sport and self-sufficiency – skills that just can’t be learned on a computer! The SSA is a special community which gives back to the community and also reminds us to be self-aware in this wonderful, wild, natural world of ours that we sometimes forget to “see”!

I hope that visitors and residents alike will take advantage of the holiday atmosphere created by the Salmon Spectacular to explore the Town of South Bruce Peninsula as well – come to Sauble Beach to play and swim at the shore and enjoy a spectacular, colour-splashed sunset over the horizon. Hike and bike our many beautiful trails or meander through picturesque Wiarton along the waterfront and through our shops and cafes. We live in an incredible corner of the world and we want to share it with you!

Enjoy the Salmon Spectacular!

Janice Jackson Mayor, South Bruce Peninsula

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ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS HUNTERS P.O. Box 2800, 4601 Guthrie Drive, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8L5 Phone: (705) 748.6324 • Fax: (705) 748.9577 • Visit: www.ofah.org • Email: ofah@ofah.org

Another year, another annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular!

It is once again my great pleasure to welcome everyone to the 31st annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular.

After more than 30 years, this event continues to be first rate. Who would have thought some 30 years ago that this event would have grown into the biggest of its kind in North America? Simply amazing. That growth and success we owe to the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association and the hundreds of volunteers that work tirelessly to make this event possible.

Each year, the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular does great things for the area. It supports the local economy; it promotes recreational fishing; and it raises crucial funds for local conservation projects.

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is proud to call the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association a member club and we can’t say enough about the conservation work they do in the Owen Sound region, as it greatly benefits fish and wildlife in this area.

On behalf of the 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 740 member clubs of the OFAH, our heartfelt congratulations goes out to all of those involved in making this event such a success year after year.

Yours in Conservation,

Angelo Lombardo Executive Director Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

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Editorally Speaking . . .

The times they are a changing!

Perhaps you haven’t noticed, but the faces and shapes of the figures appearing in ads and articles in our favourite outdoors publications have improved recently.

environment, through well structured, no-pressure, fun programs that work.

It took the outdoor industry a while to catch on, but they suddenly discovered that there was a huge market and need out there, and finally began designing and manufacturing clothing and equipment to fit women.

Personally, I feel fortunate to have been born in a generation when opportunities existed.

When fathers still took their Jack Osadzuk sons with them to the woods Editor and passed along their And, if Mom and Dad both knowledge and experiences. hunt and fish – chances are the When mentors in organizations such as Cubs, whole family will get outdoors!

Scouts, Cadets and Junior sections of many More than a decade ago, the Ontario hunting & angling associations provided Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) lessons that built confidence, character, launched their Women’s Outdoor Weekend ethics and skills.

(WOW) program. The weekend is designed Not everyone has been so fortunate. to provide women with the opportunity While there are lots of women who to learn all about fishing, hunting and enjoyed hunting and fishing activities, they other outdoor pursuits in an environment were able to do so because just like most alongside other women with similar men who hunt and fish, they were provided interests. the opportunities to learn and take part.

This year’s WOW weekend will be held at Programs designed by women, for women the Kinark Outdoor Centre, near Minden, that provide the opportunities that inspire Ontario on September 7-9, 2018 and more individuals to participate in outdoor open to all women at least 19 years of age. heritage activities are the best thing to have Registration is $265. + HST and an OFAH happened in the past decade or so. They membership. (Registration includes: meals, allow women who would like to gain the cabin accommodation and the use of all knowledge, confidence and skills to enjoy program equipment. OFAH Membership the outdoors through angling, hunting includes five-million dollar liability and the shooting sports to do so in a safe insurance.)

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Throughout the weekend, participants may experience activities such as: introduction to hunting, firearms basics & safe handling, trap range, archery, fishing, fly fishing demonstration, fish filleting, canoeing, kayaking, high ropes course, night hike, stargazing, pig roast, social evening campfire, guest speakers, evening entertainment, raffle draws and much more.

OFAH Women’s Pheasant Hunt – October 13, 2018: Held at Bird’s Eye View Game Farm and Hunting Preserve, near Colborne, Ont. Open to all women at least 18 year of age. Fee: $150.00 + HST and an OFAH membership. (Fee includes use of firearms, ammunition, pheasants, training, guide & sporting dog.

Only sixteen spaces are available over two time slots: 8 spaces 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

8 spaces 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

You must have the following to participate: Valid OFAH membership, valid firearms licence (PAL), and valid hunting version outdoors card (H1) with valid small game licence.

Registration is available online only: For more details visit www.ofah.org/wow.

Alesha Howran, OFAH Conservation Outreach Coordinator.

Today, there are many women’s outdoors programs in place all across the country.

Perhaps the program most folks around the Grey-Bruce area are familiar with are the “Women’s Range Days” hosted by the founder of the Ontario Women’s Hunting Association and “Just Hunt” TV Host, Amanda Lynn Mayhew and held at the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association’s (SSA) shooting sports facilities. Read more about that program on page 68 Also read about her new women’s program “Take Me Hunting” on page 102 Her passion for what she does is evident in what she writes.

An article by Amanda Lynn titled “Female Firepower” accompanied by photos from Women’s Range Day at the SSA appears in the Nov.-Dec. 2017 Big Game edition of Outdoor Canada. Amanda also receives kudos and high marks for her enthusiasm and ability as a hostess on the Great Outdoors Stage at the Toronto Sportsman’s Show; in an article by Katie Ball in the

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continued from Page 13 Summer 2017 issue of the Ontario Fur Managers Federation magazine.

To provide a more personal input on the value to the outdoors community of recruiting more women to take part, we have relied once more on the sage writings of an old friend, the late Grant Ferris and have reprinted his 2004 article for this magazine on page 65.

ON OTHER MATTERS: Earlier this year, my neighbour asked if I knew what the structures being erected heading north along Hwy 6 were. I didn’t at the time. Perhaps you have noticed them.

They look like an oversized bird house with no bottom and mounted on two posts, complete with metal cones to prevent predators from climbing. Turns out, that is exactly what they are. They are Barn swallow nesting structures.

According to Bird Studies Canada, since 1970 the Barn swallow population has declined by 68 percent. In 2012, Barn swallows were added to the provincial Endangered Species List as threatened.

Barn swallows, like bats, nest mainly in barns, garages and outbuildings as well as under culverts and bridges. As the rural landscape and farming practices continues to evolve, many of these farm barns and buildings have become obsolete, have been removed and continue to disappear.

Concerned about further loss of nesting habitat during bridge and culvert replacement and repair, Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation has erected the swallow nesting structures in an effort to offset the potential nesting loss.

The old barn still stands on my neighbour’s property, minus the horses and dairy cows that used to call it home.

Back then, barn doors in daytime were always open except during severe storms and winter. Barn swallow nests abounded throughout the structure and Al, my old dairy farmer neighbour (my uncle’s brother) used to write on an overhead beam, the date the swallows returned each year. Amazingly, the dates were usually within a day or two.

These days the barn doors are closed most of the time and I got to thinking about the swallows and took a look-see. The nests are still there as remembered and amazingly as I

was pleased to see, so are the swallows.

They are a beautiful mid-size songbird that consumes hundreds of insects each day. I fear for their future.

Thanks to the support and generosity of Honda Canada, the SSA Fish Hatchery was presented with a new Honda generator at the Owen Sound Honda Dealership. It replaced the old hatchery generator that served the SSA fisheries program for the past 23 years. The new small high tech inverter generators are amazing. Digital technology and efficient small engines encased in engine noise muffling casings make for quiet and more efficient operation. Honda is one of the two companies that use a system called dual wave control to ensure both the amperage and the voltage delivered by the generator stay steady through changing power demands.

Ontario Fish & Wildlife News – April 2018 was the first issue of what is to become a Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) newsletter, taking a “quarterly peek at how your licence dollars support Ontario’s fish and wildlife resources”.

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fees go directly into the Fish and Wildlife Special Purpose Account (SPA). It costs over $100 million annually to pay for our fish and wildlife programs and services, of which the SPA pays for about two-thirds. Programs supported by the SPA include fish culture and stocking, wildlife population studies, research and enforcement.

Fourteen months after the passing of her husband Lorne Smith “Mr. Bluebird”.

Mabel was a faithful SSA volunteer as she accompanied and assisted Lorne on their Bluebird trails, cleaning, repairing, replacing and recording nesting boxes. Mabel and Lorne are both greatly missed in the Bluebird nesting box program as well as at SSA club functions. (See more about the Bluebird program on page 18-19 of the 2017 Outdoors Annual.)

Topics in this first edition were: Ontario’s lynx and bobcat mystery. Renewing Ontario’s licensing service (new service coming November 2018). Fish ON-Line. Moose aerial surveys. Muskie tagging, Draw dates.

Contact information.

Follow Ontario Fish and Wildlife News on Twitter and Facebook to stay up-to-date between newsletters.

Firearms Courses at SSA Clubhouse Hunter Safety Course: September 8 and 9, 2018.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (Restricted): September 30, 2018.

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IN MEMORY OF PASSED FRIENDS Sadly each year, but grateful we have this magazine to help pay tribute to friends who have passed on.

Ronald William “Ron” Wray – Born in Stratford on July 17, 1937, Ron passed away peacefully in Owen Sound on December 17, 2017 at the age of 80. Well known in the community as a CFOS radio broadcaster, Ron was also a man of many talents, and interests who prior to his failing health was a long time SSA and Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular volunteer. As a matter of fact going back long before the big top tent arrived on the scene. John Ford chuckles when he recalls the 1988 awards presentations. “It rained and since we had no stage, we had to improvise. Ron Wray and I both had vans, so we parked them fairly close together and used a huge tarp provided by Mike Garvey to make a roof between them. That was where we presented the first derby prizes.” Anyone of us who knew Ron has a great memory or story to recall. Ron, with his wonderful sense of humour, never-quit attitude and ability to take most everything in stride, has been missed by his many friends for a long while.

We miss him even more so now.

Photo by Arnie Clark Lorne Stanley Fletcher – “Fletch” passed peacefully in Owen Sound on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the age of 91.

Hazel Mae Fletcher – Suddenly in Owen Sound on Tuesday April 10, 2018 at the age of 93; thirty-one days after Lorne’s passing.

Many were shocked and sadened, to lose two wonderful people and outstanding supporters of the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association and many other conservation organizations.

Arnie Clark wrote an article appearing on page 83 in the 2009 edition of the Sportsmen’s Annual, titled ‘Fletch’ Too Busy to Retire. Find a copy and read it. It would be difficult to do better in capturing the character of Lorne and the relationship he and Hazel shared.

An SSA member himself, Lorne has always been generous in supplying fishing rods and reels and equipment for SSA Junior programs and Kid’s Day at the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular.

Terrence Warrington “Terry” Faulkner – Born in Owen Sound on October 17, 1935, Terry passed away suddenly in Meaford on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the age of 82.

A long-time volunteer and supporter of the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular, he was well known locally as the distributor of A.C. Shiner and Silver Fox Fishing lures. Terry is missed by his fellow volunteers and friends.

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Mabel Sutherland-Smith – Peacefully in Owen Sound on December 26, 2017 at the age of 96.

When the late Grant Ferris decided to start having monthly raffles at SSA general meetings, Lorne was his first call and he responded by donating merchandise much more than equal to dollars spent. Grant also got a lot of what’s happening information for his newspaper columns from Lorne. Anyone who spent time at Lorne’s, were always amazed at the number of people from near and far dropping in to buy or pick up an order and staying a while to chat.

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When SSA member Jack Doherty and I were talking to Hazel at Lorne’s visitation, both were surprised to learn that the Feltcher’s and Doherty’s came from the same neighbourhood in Hamilton. Over the years that we have operated the “Fishing Machine” at the Salmon Spectacular, Jack kept Lorne busy repairing the level-wind fishing reels that the kids manage to mangle.

A lot of people have Lorne stories and I have more than a couple myself. I was at Lorne’s just prior to Christmas a few years ago and Lorne was busy as usual but not in his normal good mood and the Christmas spirit was not in the air. I was soon told the reason for his agitation was that with only a very short time to go, he still had a few Christmas fishing rod orders to finish and Hazel had been pressuring him to put up some Christmas lights. I wisely remained silent – torn between business and love is a terrible place for a man to find himself.

I don’t believe Fletch got the lights up for Hazel that year, but if you look up in the sky tonight, I’m sure you will see a couple of stars shining brightly together.

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SSA Wildlife Demonstration Area Host Site For Motus Wildlife Tracking System Project Motus Wildlife Tracking System: Determining landscape use of migratory animals in Eastern Canada.

The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is a joint project of Bird Studies Canada, Western University, Acadia University and the University of Guelph. The primary goal of the project is to establish a network of automated radio telemetry arrays throughout the Americas that will allow the real time tracking of radio tagged flying migratory animals throughout the land and seascape.

In 2014 The Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association (SSA) was asked to be part of this unique program by allowing for the placement of a radio telemetry tower on our property. This 24 foot tower now sits on the R. Blake Smith Conservation property that we like to call our wildlife demonstration field.

Some of the largest barriers to effective conservation and management of migratory animals is our ability to determine the importance of various landscapes and how they are utilized throughout their

annual cycle. Southern The tagging process varies depending on the species and Ontario and Atlantic Canada the project. Motus acts as an have numerous geographic organizing body and all the tags features (e.g. the Great Lakes, are put out by separate projects Niagra Escarpment, the Bay of Fundy) and anthropogenic that tap into their network of receiver stations. features (major urban centers, industrial, utility, and Many songbirds are captured transportation infrastructure) using mist nets. The vertical by Mike Prevost, that might influence migratory nets are set up in wooded areas SSA Member animals use of and movement and as the birds fly by they throughout the landscape. get tangled and then you can Getting a better understanding of these remove them safely and attach a tag. In processes will help decision-makers and terms of timing for songbirds, you generally other stake-holders make informed and do it first thing in the morning when birds ecologically sound decisions with regard to are most active, and you wouldn’t do it in wildlife management, policy and regulation. heavy rain or high winds so as not to hurt A major portion of their funding is directed at the development of automated telemetry arrays, which will allow researchers to track the movements of radio tagged birds, bats and insects throughout the land and seascape with unprecedented precision.

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Other species are captured in other ways, for example, some seabirds are captured while they are on their nests using a number of live trap methods. There are also some species that can be captured by shooting a net at them. You can capture seabirds this way from a small plane or helicopter. In these cases you would have a large group of people ready to remove the birds as quickly as possible to reduce stress and injury. Of course all of this capturing and tagging requires a number of permits and animal safety protocols.

Tags are put on using a leg-loop body harness, it’s like a little backpack that rests on the bird’s lower back, with elastic thread wrapping around the birds thighs. Each tag weighs less than 5% of the bird’s body weight to reduce any impacts on the bird.

The smallest tags only have a lifespan of 15 days, the largest ones nearly three years.

From a recent update sent to us from the Motus group 12 birds representing eight different species were detected in our area in 2017 and 2018. This is a very small detection number considering that in 2017 they radiotagged 111 species and 3626 individuals including birds, bats and insects. Motus points out that although we may have only a few detections, it is still providing valuable data as part of the whole array.

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Students Create Mural Masterpiece For the Owen Sound Mill Dam

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artists would respect the mural and not paint over the artwork.

Partnership Specialist, Craig Todd, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry (MNRF) Midhurst District/Owen Sound Field Office, informed me in February of this year that students in the Art Class at St. Mary’s High School were going to design a mural for the storage building at the Owen Sound Mill Dam.

Most, but not all I thought, and suggested that a clear coat be applied over the mural that would allow us to clean off any paint that might be sprayed onto the mural. All participants thought that was a good idea and agreed to have that done.

The building had been a target of graffiti vandals who were constantly painting logos and wording over the building and the site was becoming an eyesore to the community.

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I then approached the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association (SSA) executive group who were happy to support this project with a financial contribution from our Association.

In classroom sessions with the teacher and art students who were designing the mural, I offered input where required and it was wonderful to see how enthused and involved in the project the students were.

The partners in this project are St. Mary’s High School, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Owen Sound, the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association and the City of Owen Sound.

Both St. Mary’s High School Arts teacher Jenna MacLellan and Graffiti Artist Billy Goodkat who was hired to oversee the project, were at all the meetings.

Personally, this has been a wonderful project to be involved with and I hope that the students of St. Mary’s High School, their families and the citizen’s of Owen Sound will be very proud of the work they have done. This mural they have created will be a beautiful asset to a beautiful and highly visited location in the City of Owen Sound.

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Dr. Ted Lawrence of the commission and Dennis Morton (BPSA) show a very curious guest the power of the sea lamprey’s suction mouth during the 2017 Spectacular (left). Below, the deadly mouth of the sea lamprey.

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Our History Canada is a nation with vast wilderness – soaring mountains, calm fresh waters, raging rivers, sweeping forests and abundant wildlife.

In 1962, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) was founded by a group of dedicated conservationists who wanted to establish a national voice for Canada’s wildlife and habitats. They shared a vision of a country that would forever boast some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife and natural spaces.

From the beginning, CWF has provided a balanced voice for wildlife conservation in Canada. In our early years, we tackled the little-known issue of pesticides and their harmful effects on wildlife. We have urged

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CWF offers a variety of programs to promote conservation values and inspire personal action.

WILD Family Nature Club – Families get connected to a fun world of outdoor exploring and to other families doing the same with CWF’s WILD Family Nature Club.

This highly popular, multi-lingual program offers opportunities for semi-structured outdoor activities, and training for adults who’d like to involve their children more with the natural world. Through our online platform Canadians can access resources, share experiences and learn about training opportunities.

Canadian Conservation Corps – Recently launched by the Prime Minister as part of the Government of Canada’s Canada Service Corps, CWF’s Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC) is a three part program designed to engage young adults in our natural and cultural heritage. Young Canadians ages 18 to 30 will take part in a comprehensive program that will progress from wilderness journeys to field training and ultimately, to leading meaningful community service programs in their own communities.

WILD Spaces – Youth aged nine to 12 get their hands dirty creating pollinator habitats and sharing that experience with other students. Through an online classroom, participants from across the country share pictures and stories of the wild spaces they create for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Wild Education – Through this awardwinning program, CWF has trained more than 100,000 educators who in turn have

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Here is a brief overview of some of our current projects:

Hinterland Who’s Who – In 2003, CWF partnered with Environment and Climate Change Canada for the re-launch of this iconic program, one of Canada’s longestrunning and most-trusted sources of public service announcements and information about our country’s wildlife.

S.T.A.R.T. (Saving Turtles At Risk Today) - CWF and SCALES Nature Park joined efforts to deliver the Saving Turtles At Risk Today (S.T.A.R.T.), the largest freshwater turtle conservation project in Canada.

S.T.A.R.T. involves regional partners, community groups, lake associations and local residents in locating turtles in need of protection. Since the project got underway in 2013, there have been over 1,200 turtles captured and notched for observation; over 1,300 nests found, and over 4,700 turtles hatched and released back into the wild. Observations of endangered species populations also resulted in legal protection of over 1,200 km2 of wetland habitat in Muskoka and Parry Sound districts. This

Conserving Wildlife and Habitat Sustaining and improving wildlife populations and conserving, restoring and connecting habitats are key goals for CWF. Solutions often begin with research or stewardship work to restore a vulnerable species or habitat. We then look to create opportunities for CWF supporters and partners to take part in a positive actions.

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Continued from Page 39 program has been a big success because of keen public support and interest. As a result, CWF has expanded this important program to the Ottawa area and working with local groups on collaborative solutions for turtles.

Barriers to Fish Migration – CWF is leading a collaborative research project to understand why upper Yukon River Chinook Salmon populations have declined and identify potential recovery actions. Partners include First Nations, federal and Yukon governments, the Yukon Energy Corporation, Yukon Fish and Game Association, and academic researchers. Fish movements and survival upstream of Whitehorse are being assessed, along with efficiency of the Whitehorse Rapids Fishladder.

American Eel in the upper St. Lawrence River basin have declined to less than 1% of their historic abundance. CWF is engaging in field research, advocacy, and public engagement in collaboration with partner organizations to support eel recovery.

National Aquatic Habitat Conservation Partnership – This partnership will provide multi-sectoral advice on fish habitat policies and programs, set priorities for conservation and increase resources for research and habitat conservation. CWF is currently

Photo courtesy of CWF leading development of the Steering Committee Secretariat and Governance structure with the future focus on engaging stakeholders.

Canadian Marine Animal Rescue – CWF is the national coordinator for C-MARA (Canadian Marine Animal Rescue Alliance).

C-MARA is comprised of regional marine animal response networks on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. CWF’s goal is to improve their capacity to respond to emergency calls, improve efficiency and to better establish

their need and value to Canadians and governments. C-MARA also provides an increased knowledge about large marine animals and improves our ability to prevent and respond to emergencies. Last year C-MARA responded to 645 marine animal incidents.

North Atlantic Right Whale Recovery – Our conservation team conducted research on the risk to Right Whales from commercial fishing gear and published a technique for predicting the movement of Right Whales in Canadian waters. Our expertise guided the federal government’s response to the Right Whale crisis over the summer, shutting down the crab fishery. We continue to discuss solutions to the plight of the Right Whale and provide guidance to Fisheries and Oceans Canada on the development of an action plan for North Atlantic Right Whale recovery.

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Get Appy – Everyone can take an active role in conservation and become a citizen scientist by downloading the iNaturalist app.

No matter where you are, you can use this app to share your sightings of fish, plants, animals and wildlife. Your nature photos become part of a national data base that is reviewed by scientists. Sign up for free at iNaturalist.ca.

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For great resources like a shoreline selfassessment and to find out how you can get your lake involved, visit LoveYourLake. ca. This program has assessed almost 30,000 shorelines on 101 lakes in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta since 2013.

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2017 TENT RAISING . . . BPSA GETS HELP The Largest Annual Event of the Year in Grey-Bruce is Underway!

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The 2017 tent raising went smoothly in spite of hefty winds lifting the roof a few times before the side supports were solidly in place.

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The Bruce Peninsula and Sydenham clubs often work together. Both are volunteer run conservation based clubs that have a long history of fish stocking, to help ensure healthy sports fishing in the Grey-Bruce region.

BPSA and SSA regulars on the 2017 tent erection job welcomed the help of the ReMax Team volunteers which it was agreed, made a big difference last year.

Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen’s Association President, Jim Martell, one of the volunteers,

said his members enjoy helping out. In his words, “profits from this event go towards conservation and that’s what we are all about”.

Salmon Spectacular Co-Chair Mike Prevost says this derby attracts anglers from as far away as the East Coast. For anglers from the GTA, a major attraction for them seems to be the fact that they can safely eat the fish they catch.

The 2018 Salmon Spectacular Awards Ceremony is set for the big tent at 3 pm on Sunday, September 2nd.

The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular awards more than $150, 000.00 in prizes including boats.

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SSA Volunteers Assist MNRF in Local Stocking for Public Fishing

by Ron Robb, SSA Hatchery Manager In early April of this year I received an inquiry from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry (MNRF) Partnership Specialist Craig Todd asking if members of the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association (SSA) would be interested in working alongside MNRF staff members for 2 days to stock Brook trout and Brown trout from the Chatsworth Fish Culture Station into local ponds open for public fishing.

I presented the request at our SSA April General Meeting and quickly had ten volunteers offer their help. I also asked SSA Bulletin Editor Dave Skelton to send out an email blast to the SSA membership asking for volunteers and received so many members offering to volunteer that I had to

turn members away. In doing so, I told them we would be looking for volunteers to do this next year when we would be assisting in this project again for 4 or 5 days.

There were 9 SSA volunteers assisting on April 19 and 8 SSA volunteers taking part on April 23. MNRF staff members were thankful of the help and our SSA members enjoyed the job.

Our members were also very impressed with the Chatsworth Fish Hatchery and the fish they raise in that facility. The Brown trout we helped stock were 28 months of age and weighed in excess of one pound.

Personally, I would like to thank the SSA members who volunteered for the project and say thank you to the MNRF staff for providing the opportunity for us to assist.

Public Fishing Areas Stocked: Bell’s Lake: Brook trout.

Holstein Town Pond: Brook trout.

Feversham Pond: Brook trout.

Allan Park Pond: (between Durham and Hanover) Brown trout.

Durham Town Pond: Brook trout.

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Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association Stream Enhancement Project Reflecting on the past . . . Looking at the future!

In years now past, many dedicated Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association (SSA) volunteers led by or following in the footsteps of the late legendary Os McArthur, participated in numerous major stream enhancement and restoration projects.

These previous projects focused mainly on streams in Grey County, such as the South Spey River, Pottawatomi River, Sydenham River, Maxwell’s Creek and Telfer (Bothwell’s) Creek.

They were not stream beautification projects, but were efforts directed where serious problems had developed and both nature and the fishery really needed a hand.

Throughout the were undertaken. These actions by years, a great amount SSA volunteers allowed the streams of planning and to flow freely, improved water quality, thought went into these temperature and oxygen. conservation initiatives, This area of Grey County is blessed with the emphasis with many quality life beginning on protecting the nursery streams for spawning Rainbow, landscape by stabilizing Brook and Brown trout and Chinook the riverbanks using salmon. There is no doubt that these natural shrubs and

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In order to move a stream project from the planning stage to the finish, our members met with the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry and the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority for their approvals. We then approached the SSA executive for their approval and money to fund the project, and lastly we approached the landowner for his approval.

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the upper Sydenham and Pottawatomi Rivers as well as raising and stocking Rainbow trout for Georgian Bay; a lot of volunteer effort has gone into the development of the SSA fish hatcheries and activities directed towards the open water Rainbow trout and Chinook salmon fisheries.

A section of Telfer Creek (Bothwell’s) needing some attention has been chosen to plant shrubs and White spruce along the riverbanks. While the main objective of our group is to stabilize the riverbank against erosion, in the future the matured trees will provide the much needed shade and help reduce the water temperature of the stream.

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Women in the outdoors This article by the late Grant Ferris originally was published in the 2004 Sportsmen’s Annual Any Sports persons with daughters, like me, must feel pretty happy with the general move to encourage more female participation in our outdoor sports. I have two daughters that love the outdoors and also a daughter-in-law that enjoys the good life. One of my daughters prefers rockclimbing to hunting but likes to camp and hike while the other daughter likes both hunting and fishing. My daughter-in-law may not like some outdoors activities, but I haven’t found any she doesn’t like yet.

In recognition of our changing lifestyles, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters has created a program called W.O.W, which stands either for Women’s Outdoors Weekends or Women’s Outdoors Workshops, the OFAH hasn’t apparently made up their minds which to choose.

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a simple but clever idea that makes the program really work. The workshops take place primarily at the Leslie M. Frost Centre near Dorset, Ont., a lovely location for work or play. Quite a few courses are offered, including bass fishing for beginners, walleye tactics, map and compass reading, camping and campsite cooking, outdoors survival, wild edibles and “medicinals”, waterfowl identification, firearms handling and safety and lots more. The OFAH lets participants mix and match the programs of their choice and offers a friendly, social atmosphere to learn, unhampered by the pressures imposed by well-meaning male family members that sometimes take recreation a little too seriously.

Lots of my friends have wives, daughters and granddaughters who fish, canoe, hunt, hike, drive their own motorcycles and join them as full family members in the outdoors. This should be considered a natural thing to do, something that Victorian thinking robbed from several generations.

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Women’s Range Days Introducing Women to the Shooting Sports With the continuance of Range Day increasing in demand, the event held at the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association’s shooting sports facilities has powerfully exceeded in assisting women to get outdoors through shooting activities.

included knife sharpening, how to choose the best knife, choke systems, actions and even field dressing. So, as you can see it is not limited to learning just shooting straight, but to anything in the outdoors field.

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Introducing women to “Hey Amanda! Just wanted to Mayhew rifle, shotgun, pistol and thank you once again for having Founder of Ontario archery is a passion of Women’s Hunting the Range days. It definitely mine for over 15 years and Association helped me out today at the I developed the Range Day TV Host - Just Hunt Firearms Safety Course. I was program to mentor women actually complimented on my in a safe environment. Since stance while in shooting position and also the program launch in 2011, I have seen wasn’t as nervous in handling the guns as I’m over 1,000 women take part in this event sure I would have been if I hadn’t gone out to and 98 per cent of them have proceeded to the Range Day with you. move on to obtaining their firearms licences I probably would have still pushed it off successfully and with more confidence. another year too if it wasn’t for the Range Any female from the age of 12 years and Day. I had so much fun that day. I’m also up can participate in Range Day and we try going to do the restricted course that in two to accommodate everyone (ie. Disabilities, weeks with one of the instructors from this nervousness, etc.). weekend.” – Krystle, Ontario.

Range day begins with a ‘Meet and Featuring one of the best shooting Greet’ with myself and the volunteers of facilities in the area and the most incredible the club where we discuss all aspects of volunteers and safety officers, the Sydenham safety and logistics of the day; then speak Sportsmen’s Association (SSA) is a huge about anything the girls would like to, while supporter of assisting me with getting more awaiting all attendees. Some topics have

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women involved with the shooting sports and offering more than just hosting Range Day. When the event is over, the women are to become SSA members or even return as a guest to use the range.

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“I think feeling nervous is normal. Guns are portrayed in the media on a regular basis.

They have the power to take a life, whether it be accidental or on purpose and that’s not something I take lightly. However, I wasn’t aware of all of the safety precautions and guidance, such as that given on the range day by so many wonderful volunteers and experts. My first time shooting a gun was nerve racking but fun. My second time going was nothing but excitement and joy. I now feel empowered, confident and when I need some stress relief, it is a wonderful outlet.

Like a day at the spa . . . but with more kick.”

Fae, Owen Sound, Ontario “This is my third time attending Range Day and my accuracy and confidence increases with each visit.” – Leeann As you can see, Range Day develops confidence in everyone. Range Day is open to every female 12 years and up, and now across the Province.

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We Appreciate Your Thanks

by Mike Prevost SSA Member Every year, at the end of the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular, I as do other Committee members receive letters of thanks from grandparents, parents and family relatives for making their children feel special during the derby.

Aside from our yearly Kid’s Day and two Kid’s Evenings where all the kids go home with something; and with total thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are often given an assortment of beginner children’s rods and reels, small tackle boxes and assorted lures, that we also like to randomly hand out to some of the kids coming through the fish weigh-in station.

These kids may have been out fishing with family or just showing up with a parent or grandparent to see what their older brothers or sisters have caught. If you want to see the future of conservation and what the Salmon Spectacular is really all about, just watch the reaction and expression on the faces of the kids at the weigh-in station.

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We have also felt very rewarded over the years, during the 10-day event, to have had a number of fishing derby and tent attendees come up to tell us what a great job the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association (SSA) are doing. Not just with the derby but with our conservation efforts in general.

Last year the local professional fishing team of “Hooked on Kings“ (Ryan Amyot, Scott Amyot, Mike Rumig and Todd Coady) took it a step further. They decided to run their own fishing derby in conjunction with the Salmon Spectacular. Thanks to their sponsors and the power of social media they were able to sign up 54 contestants who were already Salmon Spectacular derby participants.

Bottom line is that at the end of the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular, Ryan handed me a donation to the SSA of $270.00 from their team, which was the total receipt of their entrees. He said they did this because

as long-time derby anglers they had always enjoyed the Salmon Spectacular and wanted to support in a meaningful way, the good work that the SSA were doing. Ryan expects to try this again so if you want more details you can contact him at his email hookedonkings@ hotmail.com Working for a year plus at whatever aspect it takes to make the ten days at the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular a success, is no piece of cake. We have our share of naysayers and rumour-gossipers that sometimes causes me to question our efforts. But, there is nothing more uplifting than to see the surprised and delighted faces of a young boy or girl getting their own fishing rod and hearing “Is this really for me?. . . Look what I got dad!” or the continued appreciation that we continue to receive from the community.

So thanks for your thanks. It truly means a lot to us!

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The leaders served as stewards—making decisions about how much to harvest, who could fish, how and when fishing would take place.

The earliest commercial fishermen on Georgian Bay in the 1830s were practical people who adapted as the timber trade decimated the forests and the fur trade died out. In Owen Sound, they were mainly First Nations, Métis, and French voyageurs from the Penetanguishene area. The Georgian Bay fishery grew rapidly with the abundance of quality fish. Most of the catch from this region was shipped south to the growing City of Toronto, and into the USA. In 1875, the combined annual Georgian Bay catch of whitefish, lake trout and pickerel was over two million pounds!

In the 1880s, the main Georgian Bay fishing ports were Collingwood, Meaford, Midland, Penetanguishene, Owen Sound,

Tobermory, Wiarton, and Victoria Harbour.

But the ‘heydays’ of the commercial fishing industry were already coming to an end due to reckless, unregulated exploitation, habitat destruction and the emergence of invasive species. By the end of the century, the Georgian Bay fishery had collapsed. The fish were gone and so too were many of the fishermen.

Sportsmen’s Association is an important partner in the ongoing conservation and protection of marine species, environmental education and advocacy, and restocking programs.

The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre is pleased

By Wendy Tomlinson, to work with the members Curator of the Sydenham Sportsmen Community Association.

CWHC’s summer Waterfront 2018 exhibit “Fish Tales” Heritage Centre celebrates not only the history of the association but also the In 1926, three hundred history of fishing in Georgian Bay. You’ll be concerned Grey Bruce residents formed hooked when you hear FISH TALES about the Grey Bruce Counties Fish and Game legendary catches and the people that Protective Association. This association reeled them in. This exhibit is available from would become the Sydenham Sportsmen’s June 2 to October 7, 2018.

Association in 1947. In 1952, Sydenham Sportsmen volunteers built and installed The Community Waterfront Heritage a fish ladder at the Mill Dam, on the Centre is located at 1155 1st Ave West, Owen Sydenham River in Owen Sound. The dam Sound. was rebuilt by the Conservation Authority For more information visit in 1959, incorporating what was Ontario’s www.waterfrontheritage.ca, call first permanent concrete provincial fishway.

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Another Great Derby Experience in 2017 a passion for not just fishing but for community life and socializing. The Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association’s Salmon Spectacular Committee works all year to make this event as incredible as it is and I am honoured to be a small part in this. The visitors, whether they come to fish or be entertained,

by Amanda Lynn join us from all over the province Mayhew and country and I am always Every year I have been able Founder of Ontario meeting new people and seeing Women’s Hunting to get my fish placement on old friends. Watching the big Association the Leader Board, if even but tent go up is the “dinner bell” TV Host - Just Hunt for a few minutes. And each to the best week of the angling year I learn more about the year in the Grey-Bruce area, and derby; the fishing, the visitors something I look forward to each summer. and people behind the scenes and I have the opportunity to serve everyone fish.

During the 2017 Derby I was able to jump on the Trout Leader Board for minutes with The derby is more than just fishing, it is a my Lake trout entry I caught while aboard community that gets together to celebrate Since my first introduction into the Derby of the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular in 2015 I have been absolutely HOOKED! The adrenaline rush of the fishing and friendly competition between friends and anglers makes for an adventurous atmosphere with tons of memories and good eating.

Tony DeGasperis’s charter vessel, Action Fishing. I cannot wait until this August 2018 when I can hopefully STAY on the Leader Board with maybe a salmon, as I do quite well with Lake trout in the Trout division.

I always enjoy the fishing, but even more so meeting the anglers and supporters of the derby while serving fish at the Saturday Evening Fish Fries; where they serve over 5,000 people! WHOA! During Cabela’s Day in 2017, I gave away Bradley Smoker units to 2 lucky winners. I also autographed a few lucky Flashers, where one young man Tim, actually caught the largest salmon of the day! WOW! I will be entering and fishing from my own boat in the 2018 Salmon Spectacular and am super-excited to share my adventures – maybe even produce it for a show?

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Take Me Hunting

Ontario Women’s Hunting Association & Take Me Hunting Giving women a place and community to meet others and join likewise events to further educate themselves on firearms, archery, hunting and fishing. Can you imagine being able to get out in the field and experience hunting and fishing as a beginner on a whole new level? Resources,

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experienced hunters and anglers and much more will be available to you. In your area, as a diverse group of women come together to make a strong team to empower, educate and inspire others. Our goal for W.H.A. is to be a safe, fun place for women to connect and share their ideas, thoughts and tips about everything to do with HUNTING. Our facebook page is a great place to chat, share photos and adventure, network and learn new skills with fellow women of the hunting community. https://www.facebook.com/ WomensHuntingAssociation

What is Take Me Hunting?

Since we opened our doors in 2011, W.H.A. has been helping women fulfill their potential when it comes to hunting. We do this through personalized instruction, working hand-in-hand in the field and answering questions with experience and thought.

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skills and knowledge that you may build on for the rest of your life. The ultimate goal for this program is to provide an opportunity for YOU to get outdoors, learn about your heritage and carry it forward.

groundwork for something so much bigger. It’s creating a safe access-way for women to get into hunting on their own; to form friendships and to encourage us that we too, can do what our guys are doing – without them if we choose.

We want to help you to succeed. We believe the morals and values you will develop from participating in the outdoors will carry forth throughout all other aspects of your life, while keeping our hunting heritage alive.

We talked about gear, guns and experiences without being judged – and for women, THAT is important.”

Take Me Hunting Weekends – October 2017 (Comments) “Not only was the weekend itself fun and educational, but you are facilitating a meeting place for women. You are inspiring us to go out and just hunt.”

“Women are different, we don’t yet have the same opportunities (for many of us) to be able to freely hunt like men and to be taken seriously.

At a gun store it’s harder to get support, we all know it’s harder to find decent clothing gear and in hunting circles we still are just not taken as seriously as the guys.”

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first, but don’t let these two weekends be your last!

I encourage you to do this over and over. It’s value is far more reaching than I think you know. It is a stepping stone into changing the industry and for those who need a push to forge their own roads into hunting.”

“Amanda Lynn, I can see you starting fires in women to start their own camps and weekends away. Which in the end, enables us to – JUST HUNT.” “A special thanks to Lisa for superb accommodations, Michelle.”

“In the end, a weekend like this empowers women. It gave us confidence, a safe place to learn without judgement, (there were no stupid questions) and it provided most of all a network.”

“A Take Me Hunting weekend sets up the

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OWEN SOUND SALMON SPECTACULAR The Chinook Salmon Leaderboard 1988 – 2017 1988 - Doug Stevenson............................... 32.98 lbs.

1989 – Don Labelle....................................... 30.91 lbs.

1990 – Bill Raynard........................................ 33.66 lbs.

1991 – Claude Couture................................ 35.08 lbs.

1992 - Terry Kuhl........................................... 36.34 lbs.

1993 - Gordon Cooper................................ 35.29 lbs.

1994 – Harold Burke..................................... 28.14 lbs.

1995 - Thomas Burns................................... 30.10 lbs.

1996 – Patrick Yule........................................ 31.49 lbs.

1997 - Ron Colborne................................... 30.50 lbs.

1998 - Robert Service.................................. 24.20 lbs.

1999 – Kevin Booth....................................... 30.61 lbs.

2000 – Les Dykeman.................................... 29.97 lbs.

2001 - Michael Murphy.............................. 28.35 lbs.

2002 - Bob Cochrane................................... 26.22 lbs.

2003 - Chris Azavedo.................................. 21.60 lbs.

2004 - Paul Lennox....................................... 20.14 lbs.

2005 – Roger Haviland................................ 23.29 lbs.

2006 – Marty Hayward................................ 23.95 lbs.

2007 - Barry McLay....................................... 19.98 lbs.

2008 - Craig Rourke..................................... 22.44 lbs.

2009 - Keith Miller........................................ 21.65 lbs.

2010 - Danny Morey.................................... 19.25 lbs.

2011 - Rudy Hachey..................................... 21.16 lbs.

2012 - Tyler Gooding.................................... 20.62 lbs.

2013 - Steve Busey........................................ 26.24 lbs.

2014 - Jayson Dixon...................................... 24.11 lbs.

2015 - Mike Suceska..................................... 23.11 lbs.

2016 - Tony Harnack..................................... 26.24 lbs.

2017 - Rob Hillyer.......................................... 22.84 lbs.

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Skunked No More, Inc. – Flintstone Lures...About Us My name is Ray McKenzie, and along with my children we own and operate the company Skunked No More, Inc. the suppliers of Flintstone Lures. We have been a fishing family for many years and over those years fishing has become our number one love. We have fished all types of water; inland lakes, ponds, and rivers, Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes has been our favorite. Rogers City, Michigan, on Northern Lake Huron is our home port.

I was introduced to Flintstone Lures in February 2008 at a sport show. After talking to the owner for a few minutes it became apparent that after 22 years he was ready to part with his company, and sell his entire operation. After our conversation, I recalled the times when my kids were younger and I would buy blank spoons and let them design their own lures. With this in mind, I talked to my family about the possibility of purchasing the company. We agreed it deserved some research. We met with the owner and saw their inventory and operation. The amount

of time and work they put into their product was very impressive. Before being packaged and sent to the retailer, every lure is coated with “Tuff Gloss,” a durable protective coat.

The next step in our research was to meet the retailers. We visited some of the sporting outlets that carried the products.

After speaking to the owners and employees at these locations, the result was the same.

They had nothing but positive things to say about the owners and their product.

We were now ready to test Flintstone Lures. Being that the fishing season was fast approaching, we acquired several lures to test. We spent the entire fishing season using nothing but a variety of Flintstone Lures.

The results were outstanding. The most impressive thing about the lures was the durability of the finish. With all the fish we caught, we did not lose any paint.

With the fishing season coming to an end, along with our research and testing, we had a decision to make. We decided that the purchase of Flintstone Lures was

a wise investment. In October of 2008 we purchased Flintstone Lures.

As we start our 10th year of ownership, I look back at our growth as a family and business and I am very proud of the results.

In that time my children have presented us with three adorable little ones to carry on the business.

We have had many people help us to become larger and more efficient as a company. Flintstone Lures, with the help of many friends and family gets bigger and better every year. We owe a lot to our sales reps, pro-staff and retail outlets for promoting our products. With their help we will continue to grow and improve as a supplier of fishing tackle.

In closing, we consider ourselves to be very fortunate to be involved in the building of a company, in a field that we love so very much! We are fishermen at heart!

Thank you and good fishing!

The McKenzies

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Welcome All Participants, Families & Friends Proud supporter of the E W 2018 Owen Sound R E V I DEL Salmon Spectacular

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st ~ CABELA’S DAY

2ND GIANT FISH FRY

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Special to the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular

One statement that galvanizes anglers and hunters When I was 11-years old, I had a paper route. I delivered the Orillia Packet & Times in the village of Atherley. I had 45 customers, and I knew everyone by their first name. Delivering the daily newspaper was a chance to learn more about the people in my community. I always made time to build those relationships.

those cards, I wrote an authentic, personalized message. I wished my customers well in the New Year and tried to mention topics or coming events in their life that I distinctly remembered from some of the conversations we shared.

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As I was taking interest in my customers’ lives, they were taking an interest in mine.

They remembered my open discussion and enthusiasm for saving up for a new bike.

OFAH As winter approached, I was Manager of Business off to K-Mart to buy Christmas Development & cards for my customers. I found Corporate Messaging myself trying to match pictures on those assorted cards with While it is always better to the interests and personality of my paper give than to receive, in return for service and route customers. For instance, the anglers sincerity, receive I did. House after house, and hunters on my route received the cards customers slipped a Christmas card into my illustrated with deer or snowy cabins. A newspaper delivery shoulder bag. Inside, family with young children received the a generous Christmas tip and a special cards that colourfully captured Santa or message: “put this towards your new bike.”

Frosty-the-Snowman, and the faithful church Anyone who has ever read Robert members received the cards adorned with Fulghum’s “All I really need to know I learned hallowed angels and a nativity scene. in kindergarten,” might suspect where this Important people deserve important OFAH membership story for the Owen Sound considerations, I thought, no matter how Salmon Spectacular is going. All that the subtle the gesture. Focusing on the customOntario Federation of Anglers and Hunters made details and the personal touches are embraces about quality membership always worth the extra time. Inside each of

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service and donor stewardship is perhaps emphasized by the important life-lessons learned on a paper route.

The OFAH understands that relationship building and communication is always a two-way street. We listen carefully to the interests and ambitions of our members, and we never stop showing them how hard we are working to achieve our goals. That kind of trust and dialogue opens the door on opportunities through the new I am Conservation campaign.

I am Conservation was developed to promote the OFAH as a highly acclaimed charity in addition to already being a highly respected membership organization.

Your personal outdoors passion It’s impossible to pick one K-Mart greeting card that speaks to the interests of all paper route customers, and it’s even harder to pick one outdoors passion that speaks to the heart of millions of conservation donor prospects. The OFAH has been creating the I am Conservation themes and messaging, as well as producing personalized

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appeals that really show how much our organization has been listening, and how much we care.

I am a deer hunter.

I am a salmon fisherman.

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I am a _________ . (Please tell us!)

No matter if, when and how often these “I am” statements match your outdoor lifestyle, there’s one statement that galvanizes all fishing and hunting pastimes. I am Conservation.

I am Conservation is the single greatest statement that describes the passion and purpose behind every traditional outdoors pursuit. I am an OFAH member is in the echo of 80,000 voices that never give up on the

fight to improve outdoor opportunities. I am Conservation is in the heart of anglers and hunters who volunteer, donate, mentor, or in anyway, lead by example to quietly and humbly give back to nature.

The OFAH promotes many ways to make an outdoors difference. While OFAH membership is certainly the most popular option, the OFAH conservation mandate cannot be delivered on membership dues alone. Through the purchase of OFAH Conservation Lottery tickets, donations to OFAH wildlife calendars and other products, as well as participation in the OFAH monthly giving program, about 50 percent of OFAH members proudly contribute dollars beyond their annual membership fee. Some supporters prefer “membership only” and we respect their wishes to be removed from OFAH campaigns ahead of standard membership renewal reminders.

It’s also important that we hear from passionate anglers and hunters who believe, as does the OFAH, that we must hold governments responsible to make sure our tax dollars

are properly reinvested for the future of fish and wildlife.

Nevertheless, anglers and hunters are motivated by the potential for new outdoor opportunities – a bright outdoors future that the government alone may never be able to afford.

Guided by Purpose OFAH involvement in enhancing our natural resources is not unlike the work of other great charities that enhance community services, including healthcare.

Yes, taxpayers have a right to keep pressure on the government for more support, but at the same time, we must backup our tireless community volunteers who help provide various sport and wellness centre needs as well as essential hospital services and equipment such as CT scans and MRI machines. No matter if it is health care or conservation, progress is achieved when more people find opportunities to give a little extra.

To recognize the “extra” help from OFAH members, we take the time for personalized, hand-written notes to special conservation donors, and we make sure that we remember what topics motivated their OFAH support.

We are paying close attention.

Like the paper boy who takes the time to get to know his neighbours, the OFAH is

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In Memory of Terry Faulkner ~ 1935- 2017 ~

Terry caught this lake trout fishing just off the Meaford Tank Range. In Terry’s mind “lake trout were the best eaters!”

Terry shows off the 14lb. rainbow just off Fairview Trailer Park north of Meaford

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Bear Down

By Amanda Lynn Mayhew Founder of Ontario Women’s Hunting Association TV Host – Just Hunt

I have been bear hunting my entire adult life and can say with confidence I am pretty knowledgeable and successful when it comes to setting up for bear.

May 2017 as I was preparing to film the second TV season of Just Hunt in Manitouwadge, Northern Ontario surprised us with a snowfall of up to 4 inches and a very quiet week in the bush.

The trip there had been a long 12 hours driving north on the Trans Canada Highway, then another hour into town followed by another hour down a bush road that was barely passable. But we made it; set up camp and off we went to check the baits.

April 30 – Season isn’t quite open yet, but let’s see if anything is happening at the baits.

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May 1 – Excessive snowfall makes for an interesting morning hunt. No tracks

where we are standing. We don’t get that in Northern Ontario.

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Adventures in the making, memories to keep and stories to share!

May 2 – 7 – In the quest for a bear in Northern Ontario, all week spent baiting, scouting, tracking, driving and absolutely nothing. However, we came face to face with a cow moose and other animals in the area.

What a bust! I have never been skunked on a bear hunt.

A new opportunity came a few weeks later when I had the chance to fly to Alberta and test my bear hunting skills out in another province.

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Campfire Tales As remembered by Jack Osadzuk

might make a pretty good story”. You can be the judge of that.

Anyone who has been part of a longstanding group of hunting or angling friends knows that often the best part of the trip are the evenings gathered together in fellowship – when the events of the day are shared and the tales of past adventures are relived.

But first the disclaimer:

The story you are about to read is a work of fiction. Should the names, characters or events be similar to anyone living or dead, it is purely coincidental. This fictional tale relates to a member of a long-time established family group of hunters and we will call our main character in the tale truth or fiction Uncle Frank.

My own experience has been as the beneficiary of many great tales told by “But exceptionally gifted storymakes little difference in tellers who often act-out It was one of those parts of their tale through most storytelling. After all, crisp clear autumn body movements, facial or mornings when Frank it’s the tale that’s vocal expressions. Some headed out the door, important.” of the tales are from firstcoffee cup in hand hand experience while towards his old Ford – Ted Stone, Great Tales of the Gold others are second-hand as truck. His gear had Rush. Red Deer Press 1999 remembered. When retold been all loaded the on different occasions, the night before and as presentation and some of he slid in behind the the facts and names of the tale are likely to wheel, he felt that familiar rush of excitement vary from the last telling, but the jest of the for where he was headed. story comes through in the end.

“How many years had he made this trip?”

Usually the tales are short, so the next he thought. Except for the time spent in story-teller can jump in with his own “That the army, he reckoned it was over sixty reminds me of the time . . .” years that the family deer camp had been his destination each fall and he began to Running what I recall of some of these reminisce about the first time he had made brief tales through my mind, I reckoned “putting a few of these short tales together the trip. He and his older brother were two

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excited kids, wedged in between their father and uncle on the seat of Dad’s old Ford truck.

Certainly a lot had changed from his younger years. His father, brother and uncles had long since passed on and he, who was once the youngest of the group, was now the eldest. In-laws, nephews and their sons made up most of the family camp now days – and they all called him Uncle Frank.

The time he spent amongst family was more important to him now than meat in the freezer; although, he had enjoyed more than his share of good luck over the years.

He particularly took a shine to, and liked to talk with young nephew Andy, who had a good head on his shoulders, a good sense of humour and told some great tales.

Turning off the highway onto the dirtgravel tracks that wound through the pines towards the camp, Frank marvelled at how quickly it seemed the trip north to his destination had been. As he pulled in beside

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Continued from Page 134 the other trucks, it was easy to see he was in Ford country. He noticed no one seemed to be at the cabin.

Rifle shots coming from the old gravel pit had Frank reaching behind the truck seat. He pulled out his gun case, picked a few cartridges out of his old duffel bag and headed down the path to the source of the shooting.

He was noticed as soon as he came into the clearing, with everyone saying almost in unison “Hi Uncle Frank”.

“What are you boys doing” Frank said as he took in the scene – an improvised gun

rest – a cushion on a saw horse, one of the chairs from the cabin and everyone standing around with their rifles.

“Just checking to make sure our scopes are still right on” said nephew Bill as he sat down on the chair and laid his rifle over the saw horse.

“Good idea,” said Uncle Frank as he slipped his old iron-sighted 30-30 Winchester out of the case. “I think this old gun of mine was shooting a little left last year. Mind if I give it a try? What are you shooting at?”

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A beautiful, opening morning found Frank at his favourite stand, sitting on an old stump alongside a big rock; on a point of land just to the left of where the bush opened up to a small clearing. Taking in the fall splendor of his surroundings and with his thoughts to himself, Frank silently hoped that no one would harvest an animal too early into the hunt.

A few hours later as he sat watching the edge of the bush with a crisp autumn breeze in his face, he started to get a bit of a chill and reached over for his duffel bag and his thermos of hot coffee, he then realized he had left the thermos sitting on the kitchen table back at the cabin.

He did however have a can of soup and a little butane camp-stove that he always carried in case of an emergency. “What the heck.” he thought, and lit up the little stove, opened the can and set it on to heat up. He had just found a spoon in his bag and was beginning to give the soup a stir, when he heard a noise and noticed some of his fellow hunters coming out of the bush towards him.

They all began grinning as they realized what Uncle Frank was doing. “Uncle Frank” Andy said as he approached, “Why didn’t you take a shot at that buck we drove out?

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“How fast was he going Uncle Frank”, questioned Andy.

“Well Andy”, said Frank while still stirring his soup, “If what they say is true and the world really is round, that deer ought to be passing by here again in a couple of days.”

Everyone laughed, but sure enough as fate would have it; two days later Uncle Frank harvested a nice 8-point buck.

When the hunt was over and everyone was packed up and saying their goodbyes, Andy approached his old uncle and said, “Uncle Frank, do you ever suppose there will come a time when we get so old we won’t feel like doing this anymore?”

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Continued from Page 136 Frank thought for a moment then replied, “Andy, I never really thought about that. But if it ever does happen – I’ll let you know.”

When Frank got back home, unpacked and had put everything away, he headed down to JP’s Bar & Grill. Frank wasn’t much of a drinker any more, but he still liked a good cold draught beer and the company of his many friends who met regularly at JP’s. Besides, they also served a pretty good meal there; especially on those days he didn’t feel like cooking for himself.

Frank also occasionally liked attending Sunday morning services at the Congregational Holiness Baptist Church, where the pastor was Dr. Jack McVickery.

Everyone thought Dr. McVickery was a Doctor of Divinity and he never corrected them. But in reality, in an earlier lifetime before Jack found God, he was a dentist.

Frank believed in God, but he wasn’t really what most would refer to as a religious person. Frank’s main reason for attending the Baptist church was to listen to the choir where his favorite niece with her beautiful voice sang.

Coming out of church he was met on the front steps by none other than the church gossip Miss Irma McVety. “Mister Randolph”, she addressed Frank. “Myself and other members of the congregation have been discussing what we feel is very inappropriate behaviour on your part, for a member of our congregation. We have noticed your truck parked in front of that horrible tavern and everyone is aware of what you are doing in there.”

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Frank replied, “You have a pleasant day Miss McVety”, and walked to his truck.

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Asian carps: A Threat to Our Great Lakes By: Chase Guindon

What are ‘Invasive Species?’

There are a number of fish species in our lakes and rivers that we have enjoyed angling for since we were children: bass, walleye, and perch, just to name a few.

However, these species are at risk when invasive species, such as Asian carps, spiny waterfleas, and rusty crayfish are introduced to healthy ecosystems. Invasive species are plants, animals, and micro-organisms introduced by human action outside of their natural past or present distribution whose introduction or spread threatens the environment, the economy, or society, including human health (Government of Canada, 2004). Asian carps pose as one of the most significant threats to our Great Lakes and their thriving biodiversity.

There are four species of Asian carps (Silver, Bighead, Black, and Grass) and each of these species are currently regulated as prohibited in Ontario under the Invasive Species Act, 2015. These fish were brought

to the United States in the 1960’s and 1970’s for use in the aquaculture industry and following flooding events, they escaped into the Mississippi River basin and quickly established in American inland waters. They have since begun to spread north towards the Great Lakes, but are not established in Canadian waters. Recently, only one of these carp species (Grass Carp) has been found in the Great Lakes, and sightings are fairly infrequent. However, if they are given a chance to establish a population, they will cause serious ecological, economic, and physical harm.

Why are Asian carps a problem?

Most of these problems come from the fact that these invasive carps really like to eat, as they can consume up to 40% of their body weight in food each day feeding on aquatic plants and plankton. They are such prolific eaters that, once they move into an area, there is not enough food left for native fish to sustain healthy populations. This decrease in the food availability makes it easy for the Asian carps to outcompete other

fish, causing our native populations in these areas to decline or disappear completely.

This loss of native species will reduce biodiversity, making the ecosystem less resilient to other stressors, such as disease.

In addition to the loss of native species abundance and health, Ontario’s commercial and recreational industries that depend on the ecological heath of the Great Lakes will be negatively impacted. Activities such as fishing, hunting, boating, and wildlife viewing will all become less popular in areas where Asian carps have crowded out other fish. Additionally, if established, Asian carps can also increase algal blooms and this algae can reduce the health of the lake and affect the frequency at which the public visits beaches and shorelines. It is estimated that activities in and around the Great Lakes basin contribute over 13 million dollars annually to the Canadian economy and any loss in these sectors could impact the livelihood of many Canadians.

Silver Carp, in particular, have been known to cause physical harm to humans while out on the water. When startled by vibrations, such as that of a boat motor, they can jump up to 3 meters out of the water, sometimes knocking boaters out of their watercraft. You may have seen footage of these events on the internet, or your local news. There have been cases where boaters and water-skiers in areas of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers have been seriously injured by the jumping fish.

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Recreational boaters and anglers have a vital role to play and it is crucial that everybody does their part to ensure our Great Lakes are protected from the spread of aquatic invasive species. Here are 5 easy things you can do:

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1. Learn how to identify Asian carps and how to prevent the introduction or spread of these unwanted species.

2. Never buy or keep live Asian carps. It is against the law to keep an Asian carp as a pet, use it as bait, or have a live Asian carp in your possession.

3. Don’t release any live fish into Ontario lakes or rivers. If you are fishing and incidentally catch an Asian carp, you must destroy it. Do not return it to the water.

4. If you have any information about the illegal importing, distribution or sale of live Asian carps, report it immediately to the MNRF TIPS line at 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free anytime. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

5. If you’ve seen an Asian carp or other invasive species in the wild, please contact the toll free Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711, or visit EDDMapS Ontario to report a sighting.

The Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System, known as EDDMapS, is a free online and mobile enabled reporting tool. It is available as a free app through the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

To learn more about Asian carps and other invasive species threatening Ontario, visit www.invadingspecies.com or www. asiancarp.ca. You can also come visit the Invading Species Awareness Program at our booth during the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular from August 24th to September 2nd 2018. We encourage you to learn all you can about invasive Asian carps and share this information with your friends and family. It is only through a broad awareness of these threats, that we can protect our natural resources..

When startled by the vibration of a boat motor Invasive Silver Carp can jump up to 3 meters out of the water. (Photo credit: Ted Lawrence) Invasive Asian carps (Such as Grass Carp, Left) can be distinguished from non-invasive common carp (Right) by their shorter dorsal fin and the absence of barbels above their lips. (Photo credit: Ted Lawrence)

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As a fourth generation family business, ThompsonPallister was thrilled to acquire a company with similar values.

“Len Thompson, my great grandfather, also created his own unique fishing spoon which turned into a successful legacy brand” explains Brad Pallister, President.

In 1984, Patsy Distaffen created the original Northern King spoon. A tool and die specialist with Xerox and an avid hunter and fisherman, Patsy used his passion to develop Northern King. He recognized the need for a trolling lure that wouldn’t spin while being trolled at higher speeds. He spent countless hours refining the shape and details of his incredibly successful lure design.

“When we cleaned out my parent’s house, in every single room, every single floor, there was files… because he was always tinkering with dies or the lures or something. We had shoe boxes full of files.” Says daughter Beverly Cahill.

The Northern King lure grabbed the attention of many charter boat captains and derby fisherman on Lake Ontario. By word of mouth, Patsy went from producing 20,000 lures a year to 150,000 in just four years by 1988.

The company enjoyed many years of success under Pat’s leadership.

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The company encourages anglers familiar with the past Northern King line and current trends to visit www.nklures. com and contact them with specific colour requests. “Your success is our success,” says Brad.

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Interested in Deer Hunting?

Have you heard about the benefits of Quality Deer Management?

We invite you to learn more.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a new QDMA Canada Grey-Bruce branch and invite you to come and enjoy our inaugural fund-raising banquet on September 08, 2018, at the Hepworth Legion hall. There will be a great meal, prizes, auctions, and giveaways. More importantly, you can meet with like-minded people, and become an active participant in improving our deer herd, wildlife habitat and protecting our hunting heritage.

QDMA Canada continues to expand with 18 branches established in Eastern Canada. QDMA was originally established in 1988 and has a growing membership exceeding 60,000 across North America and is recognized among wildlife agencies, land managers, hunters and the general public as the experts on white-tailed deer management.

The goal of the QDMA Canada Grey Bruce Branch is simply to help the Grey-Bruce area realize the benefits of Quality Deer Management.

QDMA’s philosophy is to promote sustainable, high-quality deer populations, wildlife habitats and ethical hunting experiences through research, education, advocacy, and hunter recruitment.

Interested? Don’t miss out.

Drop me a line or see the QDMA Canada Grey Bruce poster for detailed ticket information.

Sincerely, David Legault, P.Geo., President, Grey-Bruce Branch, QDMA Canada 647-519-9676 • qdmagreybruce@icloud.com • www.qdma.ca

General Objectives of the QDMA • To serve as a collective and responsible voice for white-tailed deer hunters and managers.

• To improve the quality of deer herds and hunting experiences through sound deer management.

• To promote hunter education and participation through the conducting of meetings, seminars, and demonstrations, and through the production of educational materials such as books, videos, and the QDMA’s quarterly journal, Quality Whitetails.

• To promote and financially support deer research and management projects relating to white-tailed deer management and/or recreational hunting.

• To enhance the public image of deer hunters and deer hunting by providing a code of ethics for members to follow.

Our Mission The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) is a national charitable wildlife conservation organization and the leading advocate of the QDM philosophy. The QDMA’s mission is to ensure the future of white-tailed deer, wildlife habitat and our hunting heritage.

Originally founded in 1988 as a state-based organization in South Carolina, widespread interest from other states and several foreign countries resulted in the expansion to a national organization in 1990. In 1998, the QDMA moved its headquarters to northeast Georgia and today is among the fastest growing conservation organizations in the nation with nearly 50,000 members in all 50 states, 6 provinces and several foreign countries.

Among the QDMA’s current members are nearly 3000 of the worlds leading deer management professionals. Their collective knowledge enables the QDMA and its members to remain at the forefront of deer biology, research, and management. The QDMA also has a network of more than 180 Branches (organized groups of volunteer members) in more than 34 states and 3 provinces with many others forming. QDMA Branches actively promote the philosophy of QDM and the mission of the QDMA in their areas and hold educational and social events to unite like-minded sportsmen in this common goal.

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CHECK YOUR CAREER VISION Where do you see yourself in the future? If you pictured a stable, well-paid career balanced with outdoor leisure activities, the Labourers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 1059 has your career. Long-term, steady work prospects — 25 years — coupled with the opportunity to live in the natural wonder of Bruce County might be just what you’re looking for. We’re looking for hard-working, career-minded individuals to work as Pipelayers, Concrete Finishers, Concrete Formsetters and Sewer and Watermain Tradespersons. We’ll even provide the training for the right people. So isn’t it time to see what your career can be?

Submit your resume to: liunalocal1059.com/opportunities

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