I'm pleased to say that this time we had good fishing. Normally, I'm not a worm fisherman, but this time, I took Tom's advice and used worms. Most of the fish that were caught were taken using a worm and a willow leaf spinner.

The fish were either close to the weeds or in them. The first day out, my better half caught two walleye and I got skunked. Marg also caught a good bass and a few large perch, but after the first two days, her luck kind of ran out, as Tom and I went on without her. One day, Tom and I caught our limit; the largest walleye weighed in at 2.7 pounds.

Since we had our limit, it was time for a fish fry - which we all enjoyed. The water temperature was 76 to 77 degrees, so I expect the fishing will soon deteriorate.

While we are enjoying warm summer weather, it seems a little premature to talk about the fall hunting season. But moose hunters have already missed the June 2 deadline for the draw for tags.

The deadline for the Antilles deer draw was July 31. There may still be time to get in on the antlerless draw; to find out more call 1-800-288-1155.

Applications for the controlled deer hunt draw are available from August 1 to September 2 by telephone. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) recently completed consultations on a proposed wild turkey hunting season in selected WMUs in 2008.

Further news regarding the fall turkey hunt is available at www.ontario.ca/hunting.

Every August, thousands of Chinook salmon make their annual spawning migration to Owen Sound and the other rivers at Meaford and Thornborrow.

The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular, timed to meet the spawning run, runs from August 22-31. More than 5,000 anglers compete in the Spectacular each year, for a share of a total prize package worth more than $150,000. The entrance fee is $20 for individuals or $50 for a family.

All the derby proceeds support conservation projects, such as the Sydenham Sportsmen's Association fish hatchery.

In addition to anglers, many visitors make a point of stopping in Owen Sound during the derby to enjoy the Saturday night fish fries. Some 2,000 people fill the large tent nightly to take in the live country and bluegrass musical entertainment.