Re. Baitfish proposals are good for protecting our waters but some are too restrictive .for instance I have one bill and two boats using bait I bought and no copier in camp ??? People will need education on types of bait that can be used ??? O purchase bait seventy km from camp is this ok ???
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well there is gonna be alot of dealers goin out of buisness due to the new restriction that will impact baitfish , handlling ,transportin, and personal trapping of baitfish !
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All conservation parks in the north and waterway parks should remain the same, with use of bait in these areas, especially when new rules are in place for transportation between zones.
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The proposed baitfish suggestions are too restrictive and will make fishing with live bait much harder in the future. If anglers and bait suppliers are restricted as proposed, it could result in a negative impact to fishing in the province.
[Original Comment ID: 209113]
#1- The proposal to prohibit bait fish from native Brook Trout lakes and the ability to enforce that fairly seems like a difficult and extremely expensive task. The reason for this is because many trout lakes that are now stocked originally had native trout populations.
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Re. Baitfish proposals are good for protecting our waters but some are too restrictive .for instance I have one bill and two boats using bait I bought and no copier in camp ??? People will need education on types of bait that can be used ??? O purchase bait seventy km from camp is this ok ???
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I have been a commercial harvester for 30 years, i do understand the threat of invasive species. I have a big problem with smallmouth bass and perch getting into my close to the road baitfish lakes. I call it local fisherman ignorance. I sell 90% of my baitfish to thunderbay.
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The proposed 2 week limit for holding live bait makes absolutely no sense as this is a clear waste of natural resources. Is wasting natural resources now acceptable management practice with the MNRF biologists and/or anyone else responsible for this proposal?
[Original Comment ID: 209161]
I absolutely oppose the changes being brought forth in this proposal. It appears to me that not enough sound research has gone into the specifics that this proposal seems to be trying to blanket. More useless regulations are not what is needed.
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While I believe steps need to be taken to prevent the spread of invasive species I worry this may be an overreaction, especially as a first attempt. How are we to prove where self trapped minnows came from?
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You ask for submissions; but how many public meetings and/or notifications have you had, to ensure all anglers have been made aware of these proposed changes?
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While I think some aspects of this proposal (not moving bait from southern Ontario to prevent invasive species) are a good idea, many of the other proposals would have a negative outcome in Northwestern Ontario. The zone I live in and buy bait from is different than the zone our camp is in.
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I can not see how this will work for winter fishing. We only use live bait in the winter time and usually trap our own in local creeks or ponds. We only fish local lakes and I mean with in a 15km radius. Why would this have to change, what is the reason behind this?
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I think this is a wonderful idea and a great step towards the reduction of the spread of invasive species and disease in our waters, as well as a push to support local economy by purchasing baitfish locally.
[Original Comment ID: 209214]
I feel that commerical or private harvest bait it should be based on area. What about the guy who can't afford to buy you just increasing cost and preventing people from supporting themselves. One rule for business of for us not correct and putting business before citizens
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