RJ
05-17-2007, 04:08 PM
DEC ANNOUNCES NEW AMERICAN SHAD STATE RECORD State Record is Part of the DEC*s Angler Achievement Awards Program
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced a new state record for American shad.The New York State record fish was caught by Robert Kubica of Pittsfield* MA on May 9* 2007 in the Hudson River in Albany County. The fish weighed in at 9 lbs 4 oz. and 28 inches in length and was caught on a shad dart.
The State Record Program* a category of DEC*s Angler Achievement Awards Program* recognizes those anglers who break current New York State records for any of the 45 eligible fish species.
*American shad make their way up the Hudson and Delaware Rivers to their spawning grounds each spring* providing excellent fishing opportunities for anglers** said Commissioner Grannis. *Shad are among the few migratory species present in New York State waters* spending most of their lives in the ocean and returning up the rivers to spawn. The Hudson River has one of the largest runs of shad on the east coast making it a prime fishing spot this time of year.*
Each year* New York State*s lakes* rivers* ponds* and streams produce large numbers of trophy-sized fish. DEC*s Angler Achievement Awards Program recognizes exceptional catches in several categories:
Catch & Release* Annual Award* and State Record. Anglers who enter freshwater fish meeting specific qualifying criteria will receive official recognition of their catch commemorating their achievement with a Certificate of Achievement* a custom engraved plaque and/or an Angler Achievement Award lapel pin.
For additional details on the Angler Achievement Awards Program* including the previous top three winners of each category and a downloadable entry form* visit DEC*s website www.dec.ny.gov and go to the link for Fishing under the Outdoors Recreation section in the left-hand column. Additional information on the Program can also be obtained by calling (518) 402-8891 or sending an e-mail directly to DEC*s Bureau of Fisheries at fwfish@gw.dec.state.ny.us .
DEC also reminds anglers that June 23 and 24* 2007 mark the annual free fishing days. During the last weekend in June anyone can fish in New York State waters without a license. For more information on free fishing days and fishing licenses* visit DEC*s website at www.dec.ny.gov * under Sporting Licenses* under Permits and License* and click on fishing licenses.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced a new state record for American shad.The New York State record fish was caught by Robert Kubica of Pittsfield* MA on May 9* 2007 in the Hudson River in Albany County. The fish weighed in at 9 lbs 4 oz. and 28 inches in length and was caught on a shad dart.
The State Record Program* a category of DEC*s Angler Achievement Awards Program* recognizes those anglers who break current New York State records for any of the 45 eligible fish species.
*American shad make their way up the Hudson and Delaware Rivers to their spawning grounds each spring* providing excellent fishing opportunities for anglers** said Commissioner Grannis. *Shad are among the few migratory species present in New York State waters* spending most of their lives in the ocean and returning up the rivers to spawn. The Hudson River has one of the largest runs of shad on the east coast making it a prime fishing spot this time of year.*
Each year* New York State*s lakes* rivers* ponds* and streams produce large numbers of trophy-sized fish. DEC*s Angler Achievement Awards Program recognizes exceptional catches in several categories:
Catch & Release* Annual Award* and State Record. Anglers who enter freshwater fish meeting specific qualifying criteria will receive official recognition of their catch commemorating their achievement with a Certificate of Achievement* a custom engraved plaque and/or an Angler Achievement Award lapel pin.
For additional details on the Angler Achievement Awards Program* including the previous top three winners of each category and a downloadable entry form* visit DEC*s website www.dec.ny.gov and go to the link for Fishing under the Outdoors Recreation section in the left-hand column. Additional information on the Program can also be obtained by calling (518) 402-8891 or sending an e-mail directly to DEC*s Bureau of Fisheries at fwfish@gw.dec.state.ny.us .
DEC also reminds anglers that June 23 and 24* 2007 mark the annual free fishing days. During the last weekend in June anyone can fish in New York State waters without a license. For more information on free fishing days and fishing licenses* visit DEC*s website at www.dec.ny.gov * under Sporting Licenses* under Permits and License* and click on fishing licenses.