FMZ 17 Survey is up!

[Ron]

The materials have officially been posted to the Environmental Registry – http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ERS-WEB-External/. Search for Registry posting number 010-5587. The consultation period will close on May 19, 2009.

 

 

 

The supporting materials will be posted to the website very soon, but it may take up to 12 hours. A news release is planned for tomorrow. The website is http://www.ontario.ca/zonecouncils - click on FMZ 17. The survey can be accessed via the MNR website, or directly via http://www.FMZ17survey.ca. I’d encourage folks to access some of the information on the main website prior to completing the survey.

 

Cheers, Ron...

[muskeybugged]

Did my part, and took only half the time it said it would (10 instead of 20-30mins). Very logical questions so you wont

 

Thanks for the heads up Ron!

[Terry]

did my part

you shouldn't complain about things if you don't participate

[Big Cliff]

Sturgeon Lake isn't listed in the survey? Why not?

[FISHINGNUT]

Did my part

[b2kptbo]

Did my part, thought the survey was good...

[GBW]

Done and done. mind you I didn't see my lake listed either...

[Sinker]

I was wondering the same thing Cliff......

 

Anyways, I filled out mine.

 

Thanks Ron.

 

Sinker

[Guest skeeter99]

be ready for a winter crappie season on the kawarthas WOOOOOHOOOO!!!!

 

it is being thrown around again but I think it is finally going to happen

Edited March 17, 2009 by skeeter99

[Terry]

and a few longer seasons

it would be nice

[Grimace]

I hope people aren't going to poach walleye in those extended seasons. I filled er out. Thought it was a good survey.

 

Not sure how the underfunded MNR is going to enforce the closed walleye season while all this crappie fishing is going on. I hope the extended seasons provide more fishing opportunities without hurting the walleye.

[JeffBornFishin]

Survey completed.

 

Thank you Ron for your help in this matter.

 

I feel we need to move forward with Zone 17 and stop some of the ongoing ABUSE of our resources here.

 

I also really appreciate how we are able to give specifics in the questionaire!

 

If there is a way to help out more I would be very interested.

[Ron]

Sturgeon Lake isn't listed in the survey? Why not?

 

Hmmm, not sure Cliff.

 

There should have been another field to fill out.

 

"Other" then you manually type in the name of the lake. I'll forward an email to the MNR in regards to this.

 

Cheers, Ron...

[bigugli]

I have my doubts about a limited species winter season. MNR lacks the manpower already for adequate enforcemen, and I doubt they are going on a hiring spree.

[irishfield]

You're a good man Ronnie !! See if you can bug someone to get rid of the slot in zone 11, during the winter, for pickeral !

[Ron]

I hope people aren't going to poach walleye in those extended seasons. I filled er out. Thought it was a good survey.

 

Not sure how the underfunded MNR is going to enforce the closed walleye season while all this crappie fishing is going on. I hope the extended seasons provide more fishing opportunities without hurting the walleye.

 

 

 

Thanks Grimace,

 

AS for poaching walleye in those extended seasons, it's no different than now. There will be people regardless who poach. If this was a concern (perhaps the wrong choice of words as it is a concern). They would only have one season opener for all species of fish. Pan fish would no longer open the 4th Saturday in April because people would be out fishing for walleye and bass at that time of year as well.

 

The most important message to come out of this is to ensure the regulations aren't made or changed because of illegal actions a very few commit.

 

I hope this helps.

[Laker272]

Done. I don't think walleye will be a problem. no more then bass in winter is now, or herring on Simcoe. People will poach, it's sad, but a fact. You get caught, you loose it all.

[tinbanger]

Done. Sleepy now reading all that info

 

Thannks Ron for all your efforts.

 

TB

[musky66]

Completed survey- very good, but now I have to consider keeping the boat out of storage a month longer! Not a fan of Bass fishermen, but I voted to keep them out longer too- nice to have company on the lake so late in the year.

[Ron]

Sturgeon Lake isn't listed in the survey? Why not?

 

 

Here ya go Cliff,

 

The intent of that question is to gauge the relative experience of the angler, unfortunately there are 50 or so lakes in FMZ 17 and it would make it too complicated to name all the lakes. Hind site there should have been a field named "other lake" where a person like yourself could have filled in the name of the lake. I hope this answers your question Cliff.

 

So come on guys, what are you waiting for? Participate and let them know what your thoughts are.

 

Cheers, Ron...

[TJQ]

Your a good man Ron.. glad your looking out for your area... lol.. is it part of Ontario... I didn't recognize the map??

[GBW]

*bump*

[Big Cliff]

Ron, I really appreciat your help and your input in this. Thank you! I too would be interested in helping out in any way I can. Please let me know.

 

For now, survey has been filled out!

[Ron]

Your a good man Ron.. glad your looking out for your area... lol.. is it part of Ontario... I didn't recognize the map??

 

 

Ya Tref,

 

If look very close, you will see Lingham Lake juuuuuust North of us.

By the way, you're outa Vodka....

 

Cheers, Ron....

[Ron]

For anyone who is going to the Sportsman Show and has a question or 2 about the FMZ survey and perhaps how to get involved with volunteer work, Come to the MNR Booth. I will be there around 1:00 for anyone who wants to hook up.

 

Cheers, Ron...