Iowa DNR seeks input…………

  • joshbjork
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    Center of Iowa
    Posts: 727
    July 17, 2012 at 12:17 am #1284706

    http://www.iowadnr.gov/home/ctl/detail/mid/2822/itemid/902

    DNR Seeking Public Comments on Proposed Changes to Fishing Regulations
    Posted: 07/12/2012
    The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is considering presenting a proposal to the 2013 legislature which would change Iowa code related to re-defining the definition of bait and to limit an angler when trolling and bait casting to one hook on each of the trolling spoons or artificial baits when used on one line.

    The proposal to re-define the definition of bait would specifically identify what types of bait an angler may use. Included in this definition is a clear recognition of what live fish may be used as bait. The proposed definition will continue to allow anglers to use the baits that are now most commonly used. According to the proposed definition an angler would no longer be allow to use any
    live fish that is not listed as bait.

    The DNR will be accepting comments on the proposal until July 31, 2012. Three meetings have been scheduled to obtain public comment. Written comments can be sent to Martin Konrad, Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau, Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0034, by email to [email protected] or fax at 515-281-6794. Persons who wish to convey their views orally should contact the Fisheries Bureau at 515-281-6976 or at the Bureau offices on the fourth floor of the Wallace State Office Building.

    joshbjork
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    Center of Iowa
    Posts: 727
    July 17, 2012 at 12:18 am #1084702

    I edited that down. The whole thing if you follow the link.

    stuwest
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    Elmwood, WI
    Posts: 2254
    July 17, 2012 at 2:22 am #1084737

    i will pray for you josh…

    BBKK
    Participant
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    July 17, 2012 at 2:56 am #1084750

    100% in support. No need to use small sauger, white bass, and crappie as bait. The DNR needs to put an end to that NOW.

    haasjj
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    Cordova, IL
    Posts: 373
    July 17, 2012 at 12:34 pm #1084814

    Does anyone have a link to the actual proposal?

    joshbjork
    Participant
    Center of Iowa
    Posts: 727
    July 17, 2012 at 2:11 pm #1084853

    Not the actual wording of the proposed change. you can follow the link to the dnr page. I found it under the fishing section if the link doesn’t work. The actual wording of the last one was not true to the press release entirely.

    slampig
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    Clinton, Iowa
    Posts: 15
    July 18, 2012 at 1:43 pm #1085262

    Wouldn’t this make Quick Strike rigs, Dubuque Rigs and Double Stickbait setups illegal? Is the Alabama Rig that much of a problem? Seems unnecessary to me. Maybe I’m reading this wrong. I understand limiting what bait is used, but why the number of hooks?

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