Poll, for or against new limit proposal on LOW

[zeek]

For

[Lip RIPPER!]

I'm in favor of it.

[fivebucks]

I don't like 100% protected slots (I like 1 over 19 1/2) but I begrudingly vote FOR.

[wareagle]

I'm for the reg proposal.

KidWalleye - The DNR is not changing the regs based on a whim. It is being done so based on scientific evidence. I do agree with you that we need more enforcement presence on the lake.

Casting - Are you conspiracy theorist? It's attitudes like that that really pisses me off. What does the DNR have to gain by lying about their data? That is an insult to me as well as to all fisheries professionals.

War Eagle!!

[Guest]

Against.... I do agree with Zippel bays resort owner on his theory... It is the large resort owners that have brought this on... The smaller Resort are against ! I myself believe we can live with less fish to take home and do not agree with the slots !!! Enjoy the experience !!...It is not all about the amount of fish you can take home !!

Bring on the ICE !!

" Tricky T "

[Lip RIPPER!]

Curt, do you have e-mail at work? I have a question to ask you.

[Scumfisher]

For it.

[walleye_nut]

For all the way

[Philo]

I was for it, before I voted against it. (Sorry couldn't resist that one)

110% For the proposed regs!

[1tofish]

For!

[Hines R]

I'm For the New Regulations.

I am concerned about the slot not being the right choice although I generally don't keep fish in this size range.

Ryan

[EyesnSchnapps]

I am one of those guys that travels several hundred miles, 741 to be exact, to enjoy the exceptional fishery LOW offers. I will continue to make the trip, no matter what the limits are. I have enjoyed the lake for many years and hope that I can keep enjoying it with my kids as they get older. I am totally for the new limits.

[perchlips]

For

[Dr. Bob]

For!

[nunzio]

For!

Been ice fishing LOW for over 20 yrs and just can't believe the numbers of new ice fisherpersons.

[fitzman]

Can't say I agree with the slots but I do agree with protecting the best fishery in Minnesota. <FOR>

[curt quesnell]

Tally thus far is 35 for, 8 against.

Thanks to ALL.....any more?

[Piker]

Against

[Reefer]

I like the new regs. FOR

[GrouseHunt'R]

Strongly Against the two choices here. Sauger are very similar to perch in terms of reproduction rates, if we cut back the sauger harvest there are going to be so many little sauger running around that we aren't going to be able to catch any walleye because they aren't going to be hungry.

I am all FOR more restrictive walleye numbers, but not sauger.

[ChuckN]

FOR all the way!!

[Scoot]

For. I'd love to see something statewide that allowed one fish over 22" per year, but I'll settle for being for it as it's written.

[MercMan]

For

[marine_man]

for

[iffwalleyes]

FOR

Just because they lower the limit doesn't mean we can't still catch and release fish there is an idea. As far as the argument used of if Jr. catches a his or her largest fish to date they won't be able to mount it. Ever hear of carbon fiber replicas. You can still mount it by not killing the fish. I love Lake of The Woods and always enjoy fishing it I would rather they take preventative steps than letting it totally be destroyed like Upper Red. I think the DNR has been studying the lake a long time and probably knows what is best. If this turns people off from coming to the lake we are all better off for them not coming. A successful trip should not be measure by how full the buckets are but rather the time spent fishing. I know it asked for no opinions but I haven't said anything about this yet and I figured it is time I chime in.

[Sandee]

Good thing most are in favor - DNR passed the regulation. Effective December 1, 2004.

[GrouseHunt'R]

So there is a new regulation effective this year? That was quick?

Is it as it is posted at the beginning of this message?

[Sandee]

Rainy River is walleye/sauger 6 - (no more than 4 walleye) from May openers thru February. All walleye between 19 1/2" to 28" must be released immediately. Can keep 1 over 28". Our pre-spawn season (March 1 - April 14) remains 2 with no walleye over 19 1/2".

LOW (including Four Mile Bay) - May openers thru November 30th, walleye/sauger 6 - (no more than 4 walleye). Walleye between 19 1/2" - 28" must be released immediately. Can keep 1 over 28".

LOW (including Four Mile Bay) - December 1 to February 28, walleye/sauger 8 - (no more than 4 walleye). Walleye between 19 1/2" - 28" must be released immediately. Can keep 1 over 28".

LOW (NOT including Four Mile Bay) - March 1 - April 14, walleye/sauger 8 (not more than 4 walleye). Walleye between 19 1/2" to 28" must be released immediately. Can keep 1 over 28".

Four Mile Bay (pre-spawn fishing) - March 1 - April 14, walleye/sauger 2, all walleye over 19 1/2" must be released.

[lichen fox]

Sandee....Where did you get your information on the regulations being passed...instated...whatever? We haven't recieved any news releases as of yet from the DNR and there is nothing on thier website either....

Curt....I'm Against! And if you want to know more stop by my office across the hall this afternoon...

[Sandee]

Mike Larson, Baudette DNR informed us the regulations have been approved by the commissioner. They will make the announcement next week.