Fishing Challenge Finalists Selected

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On July 20, with Drew Ehrlich’s help, the four finalists in the Maryland $1,000,000 Fishing Challenge were chosen. The Governor’s son picked four ducks out of a shallow pool; a number on the bottom of each duck corresponded to the winning fish tag number. A total of 103 fish were caught by 102 anglers during the six-week challenge.

The finalists are:

• Robert J. Porohnavi, Selbyville, Del., who caught a largemouth bass on June 5;
• Brian R. Nurmi, Annapolis, Md. who caught a white perch on June 11;
• Edward M. Dailey, Baltimore, Md. who caught a striped bass on June 27; and
• Larry Taylor, Seaford, Del., who caught a largemouth bass on July 9.

The four will vie for the $1,000,000 prize Saturday, July 23 at 9 a.m. in Susan Campbell Park at City Dock in Annapolis. Press Contact: Megan Evans at 410-260-8016 or marts@dnr.state.md.us

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July 18, 2005

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov