...for keeps-to-utilize,
...for release (personal decision) ...for catch n giveaway
is our philosophy!!
- Multi tactic carp chasin': bow 'n arrow hunting; American/Eurostyle hook, line n sinker fishing!The USA (unlike the UK, Europe and other countries where carp may be less numerous) has such a HUGE breeder population of large carp we can afford to hold legal hunting (predation) season for them! Population thinning/fatal pressure, like with whitetail deer management, is good for the ecology, and the carp fishery too with fewer carp growing bigger and fight harder!
- Respect for and responsible utilization of our Natural Resources (including carp like any other fish...no leaving dead fish on river banks please!); Respect for DNR rules, regulations and Angler/Sportsman Ethics; support of sound, science-based management and promotion of carp sporting; protection of sporting rights; dedication to the betterment of our environment for wildlife and our fellow Outdoorsmen, sons and daughters and other American Carp Sportsmen (and women) like us
...it's what we're all about!
21st Annual National Conference
Enhancing the States' Lake Management Programs
Building Partnerships for Improved Fisheries and Lake Water Quality
2008 Chicago Conference April 29 - May 2, 2008 (posted 1/24/08)
- Conservation/Aquatic Horticulturist and Environmental Specialist (Invasive Species) for Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks Department, Maryland since 1991
- Graduate University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 1984
- Maryland Department of Agriculture Licensed Aquatic Resource Management Professional since 1998
- Grower for Anne Arundel County's Award-Winning Emergent Marsh Grass Re-Vegetation Program 1991-2008
- noted Maryland authority and professional contact/consultant re carps and carp sporting;
- Solicited author for UK's famous International Carper magazine;
- Carp Forums Moderator;
- Multi species opportunistic angler fresh or saltwater
- Model railroading; railfan and historian; amateur astronomy;
- home of BlueStar Observatory
- Lifetime sportsman; conservationist, activist; Trout Unlimited, B.A.S.S, Save Our Streams....
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland DNR Carp Facts
Delaware Department of the Environment
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
Tidalfish
Pier n Surf
Catfish Nation
Catfish Nation Md.Chapter
Blue Crab Discussions
Captn George's Stormy Petrel Fishing Charters
Captain Tom Hughes Fishing Charters
Cafe Locale' - Delaware
Md. DNR Fishing Report
Deep Creek Lake Forum
Catfish-1
Fishingwarehouse - UK
Angler'sNet - UK
Carp.com - UK
Bay Weekly - weekly periodical
Nor'easter - monthly periodical
Mariner; The Beacon of the Bay - monthly periodical
...And where it ends: Centreville, Maryland; Eastern Shore (Delmarva Penninsula); retirement
Family Doings - coal mines and chicken coops, bootleggin' Baltimore, Bethlehem Steel (The "Point"), Morgantown Class of '43 and Don Knotts, Baltimore Board of Elections w/a guy named Raynor and Gov. Willy Don, The Waterfront Hotel, Dundalk Athletic Club and Dundalk football league, Ramona's Pier and Miller's Island, Harold's Bar and Coleman's Stag Bar and Minnicks's, Lillich's Drug Store, Captain Harvey's Subs, Seagull Inn, 97 Underground FM, Hammerjacks, Violinist Hilary Hahn in Philly and Strathmore; Charlotte Church at the Meyerhoff and Motorhead every tour since 1984!!
Extended Family: lower Delmarva, Harford County, upstate New York, West Virginia...
Internatioinal Game Fish Association
American Fisheries Society
Carpbusters
Aquatic Plant Management Society
Maryland Invasive Species Council
Society of Wetland Scientists
Mid Atlantic Plant Pest Council
Society for Ecological Restoration
Maryland Waterman's Association
Adkins Arboretum
Chester River Association
Natural Areas Association
Ducks Unlimited
American Horticultural Society
Society for Conservation Biology
American Public Gardens Association
Professional Grounds Management Society
North American Lake Management Society
Coastal Conservation Association
Common Carp
More Common Carp
Grass Carp (Illegal possession/introduction in Md)
Goldfish (including released ornamental koi)
Bighead, Common, Grass, Black and Silver Carps
Asiancarp.org
Town of Port Deposit
Town of Chestertown...
Mudshark
BowfishingCountry
Bowfishing Association of America
Black Bear Archery - Delaware
Realbowfishing.com
Cypress Creek Archery - Millington, Md
Mid Atlantic Bowfishing Assoc.
Bowfishing Assoc. of Illinois
Amiaud Peche - France
The Tackle Box - England
Bevan Tackle - England
Leslie's of Luton - England
CC Moore and Co. - England
United States
BoatUS
Herb's Tackle Shop - Northeast, Maryland; Voted Chesapeake Bay's #1 Tackle Shop
Catfish Connection
Cabelas
Beck's Gunsmithing (Minn Kota); Parkton, Md
Royal Carp, Georgia
Angler's Sport Center, Annapolis, Md
Do-It Molds
Southern States, Centreville, Md
Tractor Supply; Dover, Delaware
Xpress Boats
Winchester Creek Outfitters; Kent Island
Chesapeake Outdoors, Kent Island
Shore Sportsman - Easton, Md
