Exciting News that will work well for us as well as the Plover.

There is a section of the beach and OSV Zone near KM24 that currently has an active Piping Plover nest that is being disturbed by individuals walking and driving too close. The area is also impacted by one of the cut-across areas that leads from the beach to the bay.

We will be closing the beach-to-bay access in the one location and are attempting to establish a no-stopping or recreating area on the beach to see if we can eliminate the current impact to the plovers. What we will have is about 1/4 mile (give or take) that the route will be very narrow at high tide.

Once we have signs, we will also post it like an airport with no stopping, etc. If this works, we will be able to keep a lane of traffic open. If it does not, we may end up having to close the zone at KM24.

I will keep you posted.

Scott J. Bentley, Superintendent
Assateague Island National Seashore

TAKE A KID FISHING

The annual "Take a Kid Fishing" celebration was held at Assateague Island State Park on June 14th. AMSA was there to instruct children the basics of surf fishing, which included bait cutting, rigging, casting and even catching fish and returning the fish safely to the ocean.

The event was a great success again this year with 40-50 kids participating. In addition to surf fishing, they enjoyed the artifact displays, soap carving and an Assateague animal display.The children that were there for the event had an opportunity to enjoy a drink and hot dog from the AMSA cook trailer. As always, the best hot dogs on the planet were thanks to Warren & Rose Ellen Owens and Morris & Margie Avery.

There was a tie for first place with 13" kingfish between Courtney Swearengen and Samuel Coates, both winning a tackle box full of gear from the Ocean-Atlantic fishing pier. There was a tie for second place with 12" kingfish between Caleb Welsh and Wrenna Fine, both winning a hat from Malibus and four tickets to a Shorebirds game.

Thanks to all those who volunteered their time to help the kids including, our AMSA President Bill Justice, Ron & Michelle Humphress, Doug Jones, John Welch, Matt Wilkins, Jeff Thomas, Wayne Anders, Ron & Mina Engle and Mike & Natalie Layton. Also, thank you to the Junior Members that helped Erica Anders, Allison Anders and Caleb Welch.

Matt Engle
AMSA #476
Director
Take a Kid Fishing co-chairman

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Assateague is an Island located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.

The Assateague Mobile Sportsfishermen's Association is an organization that was created to help preserve and protect the Over Sand Vehicle Section of the beach. Originally the organization was created in 1965 and was named the "Beach Buggy Association". AMSA has evolved to a great organization with over 1,500 members, numerous events including an annual Fishing Tournament, a Camporee, several beach clean-up sessions, assisting the National Park Service, take a kid fishing day, a Winter Gala, an Annual Expo and have become the true keepers of the beach by helping protect Assateague Island.

AMSA would like to thank everyone who has made a generous donation to help with our efforts to maintain access. 100% of these contributions will be used to maintain vehicle access to Assateague Island National Seashore. We sincerely appreciate your support.

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