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Welcome to the Essex County Sportsmen's Association
Our Mission
To promote, protect and perpetuate public hunting, fishing and trapping in this Commonwealth; all other activities concerning land and water and other such matters as may from time to time be of concern to the members of the ECSA. To promote cordial relation between sportsmen and landowners; and to promote good sportsmanship in the enjoyment of these activities.
To advise state, federal and local legislative assemblies and state and federal agencies dealing with the subjects of our concern as to the desires of organized sportsmen relative to: fish and game laws and wildlife management, including propagation, distribution, regulations, license fees, law enforcement, conservation of natural resources, the elimination of pollution, multiple use and public access to lands and water, the right to own properly use firearms, dogs, boats, trap and other equipment relating to sportsmen’s activities.
To cooperate with other organizations with similar purposes and aims; to maintain a co-operative liaison with state, federal, and local agencies dealing with the subjects of our concern. To foster cooperation with landowners. To support professional management of our fisheries, wildlife and other natural resources and to oppose legislative control of fish and game.
Essex County Ice Fishing Tournament - 2/7/2010 - the Artichoke
The day started early, club members arrived at the artichoke parking lot at 6:30 am. Tables, grills, scale, measuring board & ECSA sign set up & in place. Coffee & Hot chocolate started.
Fishermen started arriving +/- 7:00 am. Registration has now begun, it continued for several hours, nonstop. We were expecting a great turn out & we were right. 120 fishermen total, drilling holes everywhere, the sight was fantastic. All this energy and enthusiasm was something to behold. Sun was out, very cold (20s) & a slight wind, made for a challenging day.
Mid morning the fish started arriving to be weighed, measured and logged in on the board. The burgers, hot dogs and chili were well underway. This was a happening and took on a life of its own. This event is definitely for the kids. There were quite a few on the ice & weighing in fish, all having a really good time. You could see it in their smile, proud to be bringing a fish to be logged on the board. Families turned out in great numbers also, this was great to see. This event is a lifetime memory for sure.
At the end of the tournament prized were awarded for the largest bass, pickerel & other species fish. Then a raffle ensued. A lot of joking, laughter & just good sportsmanship among all. ECSA is very proud to sponsor & be a part of this event. All went well and all had a great time!
See you all next year!
National Hunting and Fishing Day - 9/26/2009
Thanks to everyone who helped make the day a great success!!
You can view photos from the day here
Monthly Club Meetings
Club meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month and start at 7:30 pm.
All are welcome to attend.
| ECSA Meetings are held at: 35 Ferry Lots Ln Salisbury, MA 01952 Map and Directions |