Sixex asked;
What is the purpose of the no fishing week prior to the state fishing opener. It’s probably the stupidest fishing regulation I’ve ever heard of!
Sixex
The week long closure was implemented when the early catch and release season was put into place in the late 1990’s. Because of the complicated social issues regarding harvest and non-harvest philosophies, land owners and special interest groups, the “week long closure” regulation was born in order to allow the early trout season to even exist. This divergence in philosophies has again appeared with the new DNR non-harvest regulation proposals. Realistically, the system is in place in Wisconsin to allow for more non-harvest opportunities. However, those anglers are just not showing up to make their voices heard when the opportunity for public comment or voting arises. Maybe those anglers/voices just don’t exist? The plain and simple truth is that this is an election. The election is for you to select new trout angling proposals/opportunities, or not. The vote is based on the users of the resources and more importantly who shows up to vote. The DNR is bound by statute to take the results of these votes under advisement. IF YOU FISH FOR TROUT IN WISCONSIN, YOU ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE. Admittedly I have missed opportunities to vote in the past where I thought my vote would not be needed. I ended up kicking myself. Don’t end up kicking yourself. Vote and comment when the opportunity arises. I will keep you updated.
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackGood points Andy, the world is run by those who show up. Our beloved Rush River was ground zero for this ridiculous little reg.
It is a hot bed!
Andrew, I submit we’re in a “new normal”- where early season is characterized by high ,difficult water and late season often showing the opposite extreme. That certainly has been recent experience on the Mississippi with smallmouth where our season seems to be increasingly compressed into just late summer and fall patterns. I find myself dreaming of low, clear water on our bass water and the same on the spring creeks. Comments?
John
I am hopeful it is not a “new normal” pattern. I sent an email to Mother Nature this morning asking about this very subject. She has not replied. It is my understanding, she is trying to prevent the onset of the 6th extinction and it is keeping her crazy busy. Two years in a row now spring has vanished, along with the best angling of the year. Lets hope it is an aberration. We will talk next year:-}
Andy,
Sounds like there are a new set of proposals starting in 2016. If I read things correctly the proposal is to expand the winter season starting on the first Saturday in Jan and eliminating the 1 week closure prior to the start of the harvest season. They would also extend the season to Oct 15.
It should be confirmed but I believe there will be an opportunity to vote at 7pm on Apr 13, 2015 at the Hammond High School.
JL
All Good. A bunch of stuff coming up. Have been pushing the conservation Congress meetings at shows this winter. This is an important vote and there are many locations where you can attend. Been off the blog for a bit but it will all start up again today. thanks for the comment
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