I oppose the new proposed legislation on “Bait review policy” that will rezone the movement of bait in Ontario. I have been in the business for over 30 years, both as a harvester and a retail operator. My operation is off HWY 11, between Cobalt and Haileybury.
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For the past 7 years, I have worked at a local tourist camp as a labourer and one of my many roles at my place of employment is selling bait.
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I do not agree with the bait management plan because it is too strict for Northern Ontario. The bait management zones are too strict, and would not let me bring minnows from home to my camp which is only a couple hours away.
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Re: Draft Policy,
A letter I received dated Feb, 27, 2017, I quote "The intent of the comprehensive review is to minimize the ecological risks associated with the spread of invasive species and disease while providing a viable bait industry and business certainty to operators".
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THE PROFESSIONAL BAIT HARVESTER DOES NOT POSE A THREAT TO ONTARIO'S FISHERIES OR BIODIVERISITY OF OUR AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS OR WARRANT THE PROPOSED STRATEGIC POLICY FOR BAIT MANAGEMENT AS IT STANDS.
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WE are minnow block holders within the woodlands Caribou Park in North western Ontario -holding 18 blocks for our lively-hood in a active business.
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As proposed the new bait policy will greatly have a negative effect on the bait industry , tourist outfitters an retail shops through out northern ont..
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I am a fisherman that frequents Northern Ontario fisheries. The use of live indigenous bait in these areas accounts for the success I have had angling in the region. The proposed policy appears to be excessive and overly reactionary to the issue at hand.
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Under the new proposed changes, Emerald Shiners, from the Great Lakes will no longer be available. Anglers demand this Species from this particular area for their winter fishing. Emerald Shiners from the Great lakes are irreplaceable and should not be taken from us.
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Live bait is a natural renewable resource. By further restricting the commercial bait dealers you risk putting them out of business entirely, thus jeopardizing the 23 million dollar industry which supports the multi-million dollar fishing and tourism industries.
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