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SATURDAY June 20, 2009
CLINTON TODAY / NORTH COUNTRYMAN - 11
A trophy from the bank
County hatchery is a must save M
y son, Harrison, caught his first trout at the young age of 3, thanks to the folks who make the Westport Fishing Derby possible every year. Kids around the region are afforded similar experiences around this time each year, and I can’t say enough good things about the people who help make that happen. Teach a kid to fish and you are giving them a healthy life skill they will take with them always. Many kids would never get the opportunity to participate in this worthwhile outdoor pursuit if it were not for these derbies and the people who organize them. The workers at the county-operated fish hatcheries in Warren and Essex counties are a huge part of making this happen. I want to personally thank these people for what they do, as well as our county leaders for recognizing the importance of funding these facilities. Unfortunately, however, Warren County supervisors are considering axing the $100,000 it takes to operate their county trout hatchery — a casualty of their multi-million dollar budget deficit. Supervisors were to vote on the move at their June 10 meeting, but set the decision aside in order to find out if the state might consider running it. But, the state has said it most likely would not raise trout there, meaning the 25,000 trout and salmon raised at the facility would no longer hit local waters. That, quite simply, is a shame. Put aside the fact the $100,000 comes back tenfold in the revenue spent by fisherman visiting the region because of its as-
tounding trout fishing. Put aside the fact many county taxpayers are also anglers and the premier stocking done by these hatcheries gives a tangible return. Set those considerations aside for a moment, and consider the impact the hatcheries have on the lives of our children. Like its Essex County counterpart, the Warren County hatchery stocks for kids fishing derbies in a number of local communities, and stocks places like Hovey Pond as well as other popular roadside destinations for young anglers. Aren’t the smiles on the faces of these youngsters worth the $100,000 investment? My own son still has the glass fish he was awarded for the trout he caught years ago. He cherishes it, as he does the memory of catching his first fish. I ask you, should we take that memory away from future generations? Supervisors: Find somewhere else to make up your budget shortfall.
John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications and an avid outdoorsman. He can be reached at johng@denpubs.com.
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ith Fathers Day just around the corner, the 28th annual Lake Champlain International Father ’s Day Derby is rapidly approaching. Presented by Yamaha, the LCI is the longest running, family oriented fishing tournament in the country. Recently, while reading a promotional story about the derby, I was intrigued by a quote advising anglers that “a boat isn’t always necessary to compete. All rivers defined as Lake Champlain waters by New York and Vermont are open — and winning fish have come from the banks before.” Fishing rivers, exclusively from the banks, was something I had never considered for derby competitors. However, the potential for catching a large fish on the river or at their mouth is considerable. Area rivers, currently running with high, cloudy waters are full of food. They are certain to attract fish from the big lake. I think it would be great if some kid and his dad took a trophy fish that topped the LCI leader board, while sitting on a river bank.
Caught a big fish? Downed a monster whitetail? We want to hear about it! Send photos to: John Gereau, 14 Hand Ave., Elizabethtown, N.Y. 12932 OR e-mail to johng@denpubs.com. Include your name, phone number, and/or e-mail address.
Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.
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