Kerry Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 This is something that I've never quite understood.In the regs under the species listing for each division there is a gold box that says * except Dec 24. There is no reference anywhere that I can see other than species that are highlighted in gold writing. Is Dec 24 an all Ontario sanctuary for all species or am I missing something in the regs? Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsa Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 As was explained to me by my bud, a CO, they put that in the regs. so that when, or if, they have to modify any regulations or seasons, they can actually get it passed. If there was not a closed season for any fish, regardless of species, it would be a tough haul to amend the regulations, to get them passed through the provincial parliament hearings. So, with a one day closed season, if they have to modify the regs., its easier to get through, since there is a (albeit, a one day closure)closed season already in the regulations. If there was not that closed season, it would take the MNR a couple of years or more to get new regs passed. I may be a bit off base here about it, but thats what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted December 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 So essentially I can't go for perch today.Oh well I guess I'll tinker with the sled.Thanks tjsa. Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 The fish need time to wrap their presents too you know.... ..and what Tom said. Amending a limited season would require more hoop jumping than changing an open season to a limited season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setomonkey Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 I guess it makes sense, few people would go fishing on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, although Kerry it sounds like you had a plan, and I believe there are some people who might be heading out tomorrow to test their new presents... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsa Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 I don't know about perch specifically Kerry, I haven't looked at the regs. that close to know. There may not be a closed season for them where you are, I don't think there is a closed season for them where I am actually, but I am not going fishing today regardless. We all have to consult the regulations to be sure of open seasons for any specific day. Perch are a very prolific fish, and need regs in place like any other, but I don't think there is a serious fear of them being fished out, as long as catch and possession limits are in place for them, and are followed by us fishermen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted December 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Well I thought I might check out the docks here in Orillia considering the action there has been at the Barrie docks recently.I might just take a drive down and see if there's any life and if I see any then maybe Boxing Day will be casting for fish instead of shopping in crowds!Thanks for the replies guys-it would be nice if there was a paragraph written in the regs stating the Dec 24 exception for clarity though. Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted December 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Went for my walk down there and except for the gulls it's dead.Nothing in the swim that I could see. Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 As was explained to me by my bud, a CO, they put that in the regs. so that when, or if, they have to modify any regulations or seasons, they can actually get it passed. If there was not a closed season for any fish, regardless of species, it would be a tough haul to amend the regulations, to get them passed through the provincial parliament hearings. So, with a one day closed season, if they have to modify the regs., its easier to get through, since there is a (albeit, a one day closure)closed season already in the regulations. If there was not that closed season, it would take the MNR a couple of years or more to get new regs passed. I may be a bit off base here about it, but thats what I remember. More specifically, I believe that the province can change a season; but creating a closed season requires federal approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 The regs didn't say anything for most species in Division 8....so my brother in law and I wet the lines for an hour today...not cause we expected to catch anything...but because we could. I cant think of a recent year when it was warm enough to do this on Christmas Eve..... Merry Christmas everyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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