ISLAND fishermen w i!1 be turning out in force this com- ing Sunday to greet the open-

ing of the 1962 fishing season. bi annual trout contest spon-

The Evening Patriot will be a highlight of the day’s

activities. This prize beauty held and caught Harold Landry of Charlottetown won the contest in 1962.

Ass'n Keeps Sharp Vigil On Conservation Of Fish

Mid-April to many a lazy schoolboy and equally to lots of city and country folk alike is a time when “spring fever” i in the air as winds become warm- er, snow disappears and are overturning prospect-

— in the search for earth-

On many Saturday afternoons men, Tas and some women be

oad their fishing lines in expectancy. Even to one who has never gone fishing, the sight of these happy Bre to waiting for fish to bob float is an inspiration that ill impel almost anyone to try their ig at this ever

or until the day is spent. T will collect their ‘‘catch’”’ throw away the bait-can and go

home.

This points to one fact—many Islanders do not practice con- servation,

DEDICATED GROUP

But there is a group which is

it dedicates

eee yo ee. this year is Dr, Wen. Mac- Donal Chari ctown Some past presidents are Frank Acorn

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hunt or fish. The association changed this to $1 for a fishing and $1 for a hunting licence. Last year about $17,000 was taken in from licences, and Dr,

ae MacDonald said previously re- urns i

t $20,000. He said in urban areas alone, about 8,000 people bought licences in 1961. These people were all over the 16-year-old age limit

In the past few sg the as- sociation urged the attorney- ae to have the ROMP take

enforcement of ti

ae, which it has done.

RESTOCKING WATERS Restocki:

ng of waters is an | like the

important part of the group’s work. Last year salmon were placed in the Morell River and

brook trout in the Dunk and Fortune Rivers. Rainbow trout are also placed in many streams. One million fingerlings were put Island waters. es are fish four and five weeks of age. Most of these fish come from the hatchery in Cardigan. This restocking is an annual project. When asked how the assoc- jation came upon the dates for open seasons of fish and game Dr. MacDonald used the hunt- ing season as an example. He said, some time ago, every per- son ‘purchasing a bunting licen- ce was = ed whether he would i son to open on the first, sth or r 30th of Septem- ber. The majority voted for Sept. 30. The association then

Patriot Trout Contest To Feature Opening Day Of '62 Fishing Season

The long countdown since ‘ast September 30 is nearing an end. Anglers who packed toeir gear carefully away on the closing

session of 1962 sy swings into action on Sunday Weather coals at the writing, were far in ad- vance of last year when trout fishermen went in search of the speckled beauties with snow drifts all around them. Indeed

uired

get the line into the pond. But barring a sudden change in conditions,

have none of these hardships to overcome. There’s a good chance that weather conditions will be all in their favor. Sone this April there have days which trout Py eg had wished — oe saved for Sun- day April plo cr ROWD It’s likely that the largest opening day crowd in years will be trying their luck. All good fishing spots will be thickly pop- ulated with anglers this coming Sunday and casting room is pro- bably to be at a premium in many places. However, this will

to indulge in their favorite pas- time.

The torrential rains of a week ago caused much damage to sev- eral dams throughout the pro- vince and these casualties are all outlined in a story in today’s issue by Spurgeon Jenkins, the author of Hunter’s Corner. PATRIOT CONTEST

But casualties or not, it will not stop the eager trout fisher- men from getting into action this coming Sunday. The fever is high and the only cure for this type of ‘disease’ is to swing into action. And that’s exactly what hundreds of anglers will be doing this April 15.

Once again The Evening Pat- riot is sponsoring an opening day

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contest. Entries will be received at The Patriot office on Monday hone April 16 up until 10.30 in| /@2¢ some nice ones, why not | the morning. Then the judges, Ralph Jenkins, Frank Acorn and | Spurgeon Jenkins will go to work on selecting the prize winners.

| drop around to The Patriot of- | should be the greatest ever. Four classes are arranged for those entering, with first and

“sarees Partial List Compiled === == 0f Good Fishing Spots

So get ready for action. If you| fice with them and try to win | one of the prizes This opening day contesi

the judges had plenty of troubl:

gaining their decisions last year.| Fishing streams and ponds;Sheep River (Victoria West);

Ww however, it - po Ba that | fishing areas, numbering in the | Wellington Pond. | the largest number ever will be | hundreds, can be easily reach- | ummerside: — Route No. 1 placd bfore the three judges. ed as most are located only aj at Summerside complete infor- | Sam Walker, Parkdale had|Short distance from me _Is- mation about fishing conditions the. largest trout in last April’s —? numerous paved _high- | can be obtained - ~ Summer-

side Tourist Bur ee eee ee ret Here is a partial list of fish-| Kensington: — Route No. 1 saannat trout. Mrs. Earl Riggs g spots as compiled by the) Warren’s Mills (Burlington); | tourist and inseesnitinn branch | Cousins’ Mills (Park Corner)

had the best platter of three. t a oe parmane ae Tignish:— Route a 2 Black

READY FOR ACTION Elmsdale: on oe aa co Those intending to enter this | les (Roseville), ees eee contest are reminded that no| Te ae a entry will be accepted after 10.30 | | Round Pond; Marchbank’s Pond | on Monday morning, April 16. | and stream; Kildare River; Gor- The office will open to receive | don’s Pond; River Fast; entries at 9.30 on that morning. | Hardy’s: Metherall’s Undoubtedly by this time,| Bloomfield: —Route No. 2 Long most of the opening day anglers | Creek aa ge; Gard’s Brook; have decided where they Twat Mehaaont s Mill Dam and try their luck on next Sunday. | 5trea The causeways at North River | and Vernon will be popular | places. Another spot is New | Dam; G Perth where so many trout were corralled in the first few | days last April. However, some | Leard’s of the prize winners are likely| portage:—Route No. 1. En- | to come from less popular spots | more; Beaton’s Foxley River; | is: — Route No. 1 Big —places where some of these | Gott’s Bridge. nd; Priest Pond; Gowan Brae | enthusiastic anglers {eel cer-|! Ellerslie:—Route No. 1 Pop-| Mill Pond. Note: Inquire at Sou-

| of the P.E.I. gove | Campbell’s men Found’s Mills London

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rederi -— No. 1 | Parson’s Pond: Millvale t Stream; | Gunn’s Bridge.

Hunter River: — Route No. 1 | Hunter River Pond and Stream Campbell’s Stream (New Glas- | gow); Campbell’s Pond (New | Stangow).

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| minegash Po

ewart: — Route No. 1 The we at St. Andrews; |Ewen’s Mills; Cherry Hill; Leard’s Pond (Pisquid); Mc- Pherson’s Pond enene ys ae: Point De — Route No. . Grant's

bre “The Forks” (up stream | from Grant’s Bridge) Mooney’s | Bridge; Indian Bridge. Direc- | tions to reach all points on Mor- }ell River can be obtained at ee Muah

St. rs:—Rout 1 Hay | River Mrs North mre a | Quigley’ s Mill.

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0’ -e ary: —Route No. 1 Gard’s or Marchbank’s Mill (Howlan); | Pierre zara River and Mill wood; West Point.

Co Boer Cisne —Route No. 1 Getson’s ba Mill River; Leard | |

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tain oe can obtain a fair-sized lar Grove. | ris if the fish are “running” at cate Richmond: — Route No. 1. (Continued on page 9)

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diseases. These poisons at one time or another often find their way to waters, and fish may be

killed by them. No cures has yet been found. The only logical id is the most precau- tionary measures possible should be employed on the farmer’s

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