-MNR communications plan for…

-MNR communications plan for this proposal was embarrassing and provided minimal public notice. There was no advance notice provided to local media of information sessions in Kenora & Sioux Narrows and as a result I believe only 6 people attended;

-I fish exclusively in the North sector of Lake of the Woods near Kenora. Walleye fishing in recent years has been incredible and most local anglers I have asked, share this view. The broad scale monitoring data provided is an average for the entire lake, with it’s 6 sectors having varying status, and the quality of fishery in north sector is misrepresented. And I appreciate that sector specific Regs are not an option.

-while my preference would be to consider a 43cm max with one over and keep existing catch & possession limit of 4, I know that one of the 2 options presented will be chosen. Therefore I reluctantly would prefer option 1 over option 2.

In closing, I hope that future proposals will include improvements in notifying local media and anglers....Kenora has 2 radio stations that are always willing to provide info to their listeners, give them a call!