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World Championship of Black Fly Hunting

News Release ********************** OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN at High Noon, Saturday June 3 in Downtown South River The South River Black Fly Hunt features the ritual smashing of the black fly piñata, a disc golf tournament, and entertainment for the whole f
News Release

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OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN at High Noon, Saturday June 3 in Downtown South River

The South River Black Fly Hunt features the ritual smashing of the black fly piñata, a disc golf tournament, and entertainment for the whole family with Travis Middlebrook performing and the crowning of the World Champion of Black Fly Hunting.

“There seems to be quite a buzz about the Hunt this year, with reports from the bogs indicating high quality and quantity of Black Fly Quarry,” said official Black Fly Hunt Co-ordinator Todd Lucier

The mayor of South River, Chris Hundley will crown the World Black Fly Hunting Champion after all the catches have been counted.

"Last year's champion was interviewed twice by the Wall Street Journal, so who knows what fame and recognition awaits the 2006 Champion", said Hundley.

Hundley added, "There are still five days left in the spring hunt. It’s not too late to catch enough black flies to be crowned World Champion.” Last year just over 3000 black flies was enough for Roy Warriner of Trout Creek to retain the title as two time world champion.

The cache of the title is significant according to Lucier, who said after all, “How many people can lay claim to a world championship?”

The South River Black Fly Hunt promises to "drown out the drone" in style for at least one attendee at the official weigh in at Noon on June 3 in South River.

How to Qualify to Win the iPod

Each Attendee to the event can earn chances to win a shiny new iPod with Video for each of the following:

* purchasing or showing a valid black fly hunting license

* wearing a black fly hunt t-shirt or black fly hunting costume

* bringing in a catch of at least 12 black flies

* place in the top 10 in the World Championship

As soon as the new World Champion is crowned, a random draw will take place and one of the attendees will be awarded the iPod.

Contact:

Todd Lucier (Black Fly Hunt Co-ordinator) 386-1595

Chris Hundley (Mayor, South River, Ontario) 386-2342.

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