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WI Natural Resources Board May 2019 Webcast

Dive into the results and discussions of Wisconsin's Natural Resources Board Spring Hearings in May 2019, including proposed rule modifications for fisheries management, bass tournaments, musky seasons, and more.

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WI Natural Resources Board May 2019 Webcast

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  1. WI Natural Resources BoardMay 2019 Webcast AGENDA ITEM # 2B7b Meredith Penthorn, policy specialist

  2. Spring Hearings Overall Results • 40 of 41 Fisheries Management questions supported statewide • 34 of 41 questions were supported by the county(s) of interest • 4 of these = statewide in nature AGENDA ITEM # 2B7b Meredith Penthorn, policy specialist

  3. Rule Modifications Exclude WI-MN boundary waters from statewide catch-and-release bass season Further clarify permit requirements for bass tournaments wishing to use the statewide bass regulations Remove St. Louis River refuge AGENDA ITEM # 2B7b Meredith Penthorn, policy specialist

  4. Discussion • Bass tournament alternate size and bag limit • 4648/3304 in favor statewide • 14” minimum length limit and 5-fish bag limit • Permit required • Permits issued for open harvest season only AGENDA ITEM # 2B7b Meredith Penthorn, policy specialist

  5. Discussion • Extend the northern zone musky season to Dec. 31 • 5110/2586 in favor statewide, supported in the northern zone • Open water only – later ice-on dates • Provide additional fishing opportunity AGENDA ITEM # 2B7b Meredith Penthorn, policy specialist

  6. Discussion • Catch-and-release musky fishing season on WI-MI boundary waters • 3407/3856 against statewide, against in 3/5 border counties • Moving forward to maintain consistency and keep regulations simpler • Public supported a harvest season opener of June 1 and 50” size limit AGENDA ITEM # 2B7b Meredith Penthorn, policy specialist

  7. WI Natural Resources Board AGENDA ITEM # 2B7b Meredith Penthorn, policy specialist

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