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South Hamilton Resident Earns Freshwater Sportfishing Award

Philip Prieur of South Hamilton is the Catch & Keep Youth Angler of the Year.

Prieur caught 10 of the 22 eligible species.
Prieur caught 10 of the 22 eligible species. (Shutterstock)

HAMILTON, MA — A Hamilton resident was honored by the department of MassWildlife with a Freshwater Sportfishing Award.

Philip Prieur of South Hamilton is the 2020 Catch & Keep Youth Angler of the Year. He caught 10 of the 22 eligible species.

MassWildlife’s Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program recognizes anglers who catch exceptional freshwater fish from Massachusetts waters that are open to the public. Angler of the Year awards are given in 3 categories to the person who catches the most species that meet the minimum weight or length requirements.

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Congratulations, Philip!


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