Andover Fish and Game Hosts Two Ice Fishing Derbies

February 8 for adults, March 1 for kids

January 16, 2014 • Saved under Outdoors
By Amanda Gross, AF&G volunteer
Frank Szilagyi awarded MaryAnne Moses her first place prize for shooting the biggest deer of the season at 202.5 pounds as part of the Andover Fish and Game Club deer pool. A plaque with her name on it was added to the Bob McDonald deer pool trophy. Photo: Gordy Ordway
Frank Szilagyi awarded MaryAnne Moses her first place prize for shooting the biggest deer of the season at 202.5 pounds as part of the Andover Fish and Game Club deer pool. A plaque with her name on it was added to the Bob McDonald deer pool trophy. Photo: Gordy Ordway

It has been such a bizarre winter so far that it is hard to guess what Mother Nature has in store for us next. But one thing you can count on is that the Andover Fish and Game Club (AF&G) will be hosting its two annual ice fishing derbies.

First, the Al Chadwick Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, which is open to any aspiring angler, will be held on Saturday, February 8, at Kezar Lake in North Sutton. The entry fee is $10 per person, and there will be cash prizes awarded for each category.

The derby starts at first light and ends at 1 PM. Please bring your own tackle, bait, and refreshments. When you arrive, register at the bob house with the red flag at the west end of the lake. If you have any questions about this derby, call 735-5815.

Second, the 30th annual Willis Nowell Memorial Kids Ice Fishing Derby, for kids 15 and under, will be held on Eagle Pond in Wilmot (off of Route 4) on Saturday, March 1. (Bad weather date is March 2.) Registration begins at 9 AM, and the derby runs from 9:30 AM to 12 noon.

Tackle and bait will be provided, and there will be plenty of free food and drink. Lucky prizes, participation ribbons, and trophies will be awarded to the kids with the best catches. Come join the AF&G for a fun time with the family. Call 735-5311 with any questions about this derby.

Thank you to everyone who has attended our fundraising events, which make it possible for the AF&G to sponsor fun, family-friendly experiences like these derbies. An important mission of the AF&G is to educate the public, particularly children, about the outdoors, wildlife, and outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing. We always appreciate your support.

Thank you as well to Club members and their families and to supporters of the AF&G, who donate time, money, and supplies to our events.

Deer Pool Results

By Gordy Ordway, AF&G president

The 2013 AF&G deer pool results are as follows:

1. MaryAnne Moses, 7 pt, 202.5 lbs

2. Vic Stewart, 7 pt, 198 lbs

3. John Braley, 8 pt, 190 lbs

4. Bill McGinnis, 12 pt, 184 lbs

5. Jim Thompson, 6 pt, 174 lbs

6. Thomas Cahill, 8 pt, 171 lbs

7. Al Morgon, 9 pt, 168 lbs

8. Brian Kane, 8 pt, 158 lbs

9. Mike Moses, 6 pt, 137 lbs

10. Dwane Derosier, 7 pt, 136 lbs

11. Francis Heath, 7 pt, 135 lbs

The $50 raffle winners were Dan Chadwick and Nathan French. Special thanks to Frank Szilagyi for running the pool and to Bob Weeks at the Danbury Trading Post for supplying the prizes.