Fishing tackle from Jim Gilford’s estate to go up for auction on September 10
Jim Gilford was 92 years old when he died in August 2021. From 1965 to 2006, Gilford wrote two weekly columns for the Frederick News-Post: Bassin’ Notes and The Drumming Log. He also compiled the Outdoor Notes column, a tradition we have continued at the News-Post. His love of fly fishing led him to become one of the founding members of the Potomac Valley Fly Fishermen and the Mid-Atlantic Council of the Fly Fishermen’s Federation, and was national president of the Fly Fishermen’s Federation. He also ran fly fishing schools for the Fenwick Rod Company for over 30 years. His collection of fishing equipment, from numerous fly fishing and spinning rods to numerous fishing lures and flies and fly tying supplies, will be auctioned beginning at 8:30 a.m. on September 10 at Redding Auction Services Inc. in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. More than 400 items will be auctioned in lots, including a set of 11 saltwater flies tied by the late Frederick native and internationally known Lefty Kreh, including a detailed letter of what each fly is used for written on Kreh’s letterhead and signed. Also, a framed brook trout print (21/225) signed by artist Frank Smoot; and vintage fishing books, including three by Joe Brooks. You can see the full list of items and box lots for sale at reddingauction.com. Learn more about “Nature Lover” at https://tinyurl.com/22552vwp.
Maryland hunting seasons open
September is the opening of several hunting seasons in Maryland. The early Canada goose season opened on September 1 and continues through September 24. The mourning pigeon season also opened on September 1 and continues until October 15. Squirrel season begins on September 3 and continues through February. Archery season for whitetail deer starts from September 9 to October 19 and again from October 23 to November 25. A hunting license is required for all hunts in Maryland. For the complete schedule of hunting seasons and the regulations for each season, visit dnr.maryland.gov.
Sierra Club meets today
The Sierra Club Catoctin Group will meet at 11 am on September 3 in the Community Room at The Common Market, College Park Shopping Center, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. The guest speaker is Habitat Master Naturalist Christine Maccabee, whose topic will be how to plant a fall garden. The next two meetings will be October 1 and November 5. Everyone is welcome. If you are unable to attend in person, please email [email protected] to request a Zoom link.
visit the aviary
The Aviary at Cunningham Falls State Park, 6709 Cunningham Falls Park Road, Thurmont, is open Saturday and Sunday in September from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See the aviary’s 10 birds, including a bald eagle, kestrel, various owls, hawks and more. Plus, visit the park’s tortoises before they start hibernating and the 93-pound snapping turtle in its outdoor pond. The visit to the aviary is included in the entrance to the park. For more information, call 301-271-7574.
Archery classes for beginners in the park.
From 4 to 6 pm on September 5 and 24, people ages 8 and up can take part in a beginner archery lesson; Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Lessons will be held in the Manor area of Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont. All equipment will be provided. Cost is $5 per person, cash only, for in-state residents, plus a park entrance fee of $3 per Maryland vehicle and $5 per out-of-state vehicle. Prior registration is required. Time slots are every half hour from 4-5:30 pm Email [email protected], put ARCHERY as the subject line.
