Local fisherman and outdoor enthusiast, Bill Smith, reflects on the past year with gratitude for his family, his community, and his access to the great outdoors. At 82 years old, Smith is thankful for his health, his wife of 58 years, and his successful schoolteacher sons who are also avid fishermen. He expresses gratitude for his grandchildren and the beauty of Sussex County, where he lives and enjoys fishing on Red Mill Pond and the nearby Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay.
Smith also acknowledges the efforts of those who maintain the state parks, enforce regulations, and work at the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to ensure the preservation of natural resources for future generations. Despite the challenges faced this year, Smith remains optimistic about the fishing opportunities in the area, with bluefin tuna and black sea bass available nearby and striped bass sizes exceeding past expectations.
Smith emphasizes the importance of conservation regulations to protect fish and game populations and expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Division of Fish and Wildlife to work with fishermen and hunters within the constraints of federal and state regulations. Overall, Smith’s message is one of gratitude for the abundance of natural beauty and resources in Sussex County and the dedication of those who work to preserve it.
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