Saturday, June 6, 2009
8:00am-1:00pm

The Fishing Derby will be held at Hog Range Pond on Refuge property located behind the old Howard House off Route 335. Youths 15 years old and under may pre-register for the derby by calling 410-228-2677, or at 8:00am to 9:00am on June 6 on arrival to the pond. At 9:00am fishing will begin and will end at noon. Action should be good as last year 95 kids caught 218 fish!

Youths may compete for prizes for the biggest catfish, biggest sunfish, and the most fish in 3 age classes - 5 and under, 6-10, and 11-15. Bait and fishing rods and reels will be provided, or you can bring your own. However, the number of fishing rods and reels is limited, so it is recommended you bring your own if you have one. Experienced fisherman will be available to assist the young fisherman in catching his/her tricky fish. Educational exhibits or demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day. Each contestant will receive a free t-shirt, hot dog, soda, chips, and a bag of gifts.

The Blackwater 8th Annual Frog-Jumping Contest will be held at noon. If you wish to enter this event, bring your quickest jumping frog or toad to compete.

Directions to Hog Range Pond from Route 50: Turn onto Route 16 West. Go approximately 7 miles to Church Creek. Turn left onto Route 335. Go approximately 5 miles. Turn into the first drive on the right past Key Wallace Drive. Go past the large old house on the right to the pond in the next field on the right. For further information and pre-registration, call 410-228-2677.