The DSF 40th Anniversary Competition received stellar entries from our supporters and community members. It was awesome to see all what DSF supporters capture behind their camera lenses, and it was hard to choose our favorites! But the panel of judges decided, and we announced our 1st place winners at the Blueberry Festival just last weekend.
All 1st place winners got a free two-day stay at one of our updated camps, Lack or Wigwams! These special camps are available to be rented out throughout the year, and if you're interested in staying at one of DSF camps this year (just like our lucky winners!) you can visit www.mainesalmonrivers.org/camp to book your stay!
All winners of the competition receive gift certificates to local Machias brewery Bad Little Falls Brewing Co. and a limited edition DSF hat.
Short Video Winner: Robin Hadlock Seeley
1st Place Photos
Action Shot: Jerry Audet
Bass fishing at 2nd Lake Machias in 2020
Instagram: @indeepoutdoors
Wild Fish (or Wild Life): Corrine Claunch
A seagull catching an alewife against the rapids on the Narraguagus in Cherryfield
Downeast Aquascape: Antonio Vinzani
A neat double rainbow over Bad Little Falls in Machias
Instagram: @vandsaz
Overland/Underwater: Justin Towle
A beautiful autumn day looking over the Whalesback River in Aurora
Instagram: @aerial_maine
2nd Place Photos
Action Shot: Katherine Jurdak, Pembroke
Wild Fish (or Wild Life): Katie Kurz, Machias-Seal Island
Downeast Aquascape: Danielle Woerner, Wyman
Overland/Underwater: Sandra, Blackman Stream fish ladder in Bradley
3rd Prize Winning Photos
Action Shot: Eddie Anne Damm, Graham Lake
Wild Fish (or Wild Life): Lindsay Morales
Downeast Aquascape: Krista Chandler, Jonesport
Overland/Underwater: Bob Bechtold, Union River
Honorable Mentions
Jerry Audet
Lindsay Morales
Robin LaRochelle
Bob McCullum
"The Leaper"
Wild Atlantic salmon shot submitted by Joe Robbins,
taken by the late Dr. James Payson on the East Machias River
