the Commercial fishermen are saying there will be CF from 4 states and Paylakers from all over mainly Ohio that don't want regs Indiana is one of the last states with NO regulation concerning our CF rivers we are their last unregulated source of fish that's why the big fuss Ohio JUST passed all fish transported in Ohio have to be tested for VHS a big thorn in the Paylakes side WE MUST show up in support for our DNR,s regulation on this or we lose this is BIG ,BIG ,BIG Mark the Date THANKS Jack for the post

Dale, What time, and place at Spring Mill??

"WHY" does the IDNR hold important meetings such as this one at the far end of the state? Why not hold them at Indy so more people might attend?

I'd like to attend but its a 400 mile round trip and 8 hours of driving for me to do so. If I lived farther north say Angola it would be another 140 miles.

You guys who attend have my admiration and support but do to a long drive I wont be there. h.h.

Aug 24. 5:30. Lakeview Room. Springmill inn Mitchell In. Spring Mill State Park

I belive the comment period is still OPEN......

seriously, who can get to these things unless you are retired.

Its at 5:30 PM on a work day....

Yes the comment period is open till the 24th If You can't attend please comment hopefully in support

http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2362.htm comment here

Internet comments carry the same weight as appearances before the hearing officer. Everyone should comment and if possible go to the hearing. I've been to several meetings where I was the only one there. I've been to a few meetings where I was clearly in the minority. Makes no difference. These are YOUR natural resources that are being ravaged. Stand up and fight. Comment today.

Jack

Support for the DNR changes sent. h.h.

Its crunch Time now we started in 2011 getting to this point has been a trying experience to say the least thanks to Jack for all his valuable advice

Dale - I'm not likely going to make it. I have church stuff to do tomorrow and a charity gaming report due on Tuesday. I did make email comments to the hearing officer.

Jack

Catfish meeting went well we had fishermen from KY ,IN,and Ohio speak in our favor good points were made and the CF told us why we couldnt catch any fish latly .. They are full of aisan Carp Is there any better reason to leave them alone ?? his buddys wer shaking their Heads LOL there were 29 comments in favor of the regs 7 against anouther CF said Catfish were his Bonus money we shouldnt mess with his bonus so without knowing it I think a couple CF comments were in our Favoe

Good deal Dale! Next hearing in Indy in September???

Great News....keep us updated

Sept 15th at the Children's Museum This is when the Final Vote is Made By The NRC ILL BE AT THIS ONE Jack correct me if I am wrong But this MTG where the final vote is taken is THE Most important piece of process

Next NRC meeting is September 15th at the Indiana State Museum NOT the Children's Museum.

However, I'd be surprised if the Hearing Officer has everything compiled by then. More likely it will be on the agenda for the November 17th meeting.

http://www.in.gov/nrc/2350.htm

Keep an eye on the Agenda for September. It should show sometime next week:

http://www.in.gov/nrc/2350.htm

Jack

P.S. Sorry I missed the meeting. I was dealing with Charity Gaming over our last banquet and sporting clays raffles.

She seemed pretty confident it will so but a lot of different things have transpired in this quest