Seneca Nation Fish and Wildlife host 2nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament
OHI:YO’ – The Seneca Nation’s Fish and Wildlife Department held their 2nd annual Youth Fishing Tournament on Father’s Day, June 19th at the Fish Hatchery pond. Community members, volunteers and families lined the shore of the stocked pond while youth participants threw their best casts to compete for prize money.
Of the 66 registered youth participants, 3 were able to lock in the top prizes. Hayden Pierce took home the 1st Catch of the Day with an 11 ½” bass and the Most Fish Caught with 7 fish! The Biggest Fish was caught by Jacob Goodyear at 17 3/8”. Jordan Sundown caught the Smallest Fish at 2 5/8”. Each top prize winner walked away with $100 each. Anglers caught 26 fish with species including bass, perch, walleye, blue gill, white bass, largemouth bass and crappie.
Local businesses, community members, Executives, and Seneca Nation Departments generously donated cash, gift cards and prizes. All 66 registered recipients walked away with a door prize! Rex McComber walked away with the large fishing innertube donated by Seneca Promotions. William Shelborn won the kids kayak donated by the Hill family. Adults were entered into prizes for fishing poles, gift cards, tackle boxes and outdoor fun. Weso’ nya:wëh to all that sponsored and volunteered, you all made the event successful and many children happy! It was great to see so many community members and families enjoying the beautiful day.
“Our goal, is to provide an opportunity for families to have fun by getting the kids outside and getting reconnected with nature—and I think we accomplished that! The weather was just right, some good fish were caught, we had some really cool prizes, and we all had fun and left with some good memories. It was a great way to spend a Sunday morning!
I just can’t thank all of our partnering departments and sponsors enough, for their participation and support! A special “Nya:weh” to our event committee and our all of our Conservation Fish & Wildlife staff members—everyone came together to create an amazing experience,” shared Fish and Wildlife Director Allie George.
Nya:wëh to Seneca Media, DPW, Highbanks, One Stop, SNI Health Dept., SGC and the SN Newsletter. Weso’ nya:wëh to our sponsors! You make a difference!
Treasurer Armstrong
Council Office
Councillor Arlene Bova
Councillor Tina Abrams
Seneca Nation Council Office
Seneca Gaming and Entertainment
Seneca Productions
Ellicottville Aquatics
Hoag’s Gas Station – Lance and Lane Hoag
Seneca Promotions
Chad and Barbara Hill
Ted John
AC and Tami Watt
Allegany National Forest
