Headhunter Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Rick's thread about discussing the possibility of changing seasons, based on weather pattern changes got me ta thinkin (scary thought I know). What would I do if I was the Minister in charge of the MNR? Well, I would probably change the opening day of trout fishing to later in the year to allow the fish to do their thing without threat of being caught. I'd also increase, quite substancially the fines attributed to poaching. I can probably think of more, but I'll open it up to the forum and see what you good folks think. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykester Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 You wouldn't have the necessary funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 If I were in charge of the MNR I would be sitting in my big office enjoying my awesome salary knowing that I have an amazing pension to follow. Oh ya, I'd also help some fish too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'd pass a law.. that when someone is fishing a spot on a lake with 3000 miles of shoreline that it's an offence to pull up 20 feet away and start fishing beside them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 (edited) I'd pass a law.. that when someone is fishing a spot on a lake with 3000 miles of shoreline that it's an offence to pull up 20 feet away and start fishing beside them! You too eh.....I just run em down.... As for changing seasons. .......mother nature has her ways and once you thnk you have her figured out...she'll change again... Edited April 30, 2010 by gbfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 He had a bigger vehicle Andy ! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Actually Mykester, I might have more fiunding available with the increaed revenue provided by the increase in fines. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 He had a bigger vehicle Andy ! LOL Well if ya can't beat em...Join em by drillin yer holes all around his truck and if that doesnt work....6" from the hole he is fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'd pass a law.. that when someone is fishing a spot on a lake with 3000 miles of shoreline that it's an offence to pull up 20 feet away and start fishing beside them! The old herd mentality...gee if bubba is fishing there, I should too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I would increase non resident license fees, and put these funds directly back into restocking programs. I would lobby to put an end to all netting on all fresh water lakes (except the commercial fishing on the great lakes) for all residents of Ontario regardless of skin colour. I would have fines dramatically increased for violations, I would scrap the current regulation literature, and make it SIMPLER for everyone to understand and do away with the millions of exceptions..... I would look at seasons as well, ensuring those fish that are spawning are protected ad allowed to do their thing. I would ensure that all anglers need to have some basic understanding for fish ID, and understanding of our regulations BEFORE they are issued their license. That way locals and new comers to Canada cannot claim they did not understand, dont speak english etc... I think this will reduce poaching as they cannot claim ignorance as an excuse. I would ensure polluters are dealt with swiftly and radically. Business would be held accountable for the damage they are doing to our lakes and rivers. Aggregate companies would be paying alot more then they are now for their license to destroy our precious natural resources. There would be more CO's out in the field, If I was head of the MNR.... things would be alot different. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 First order of business would be to increase license fees by 40%, subject to HST of course. Then, shorten fishing seasons, reduce catch limits, eliminate C.O.'s entirely and implement an email reporting system [email protected] to supplement the 1-877-MNR-TIPS line and apply an annual $15 hook and fishing line disposal fee under the guise of a green conservation act. To reduce the impact on anglers, the burden of the fee increases for the first year would be offset with a one-time 10% off coupon up to a maximum of $20 savings for Bass Pro shops in Vaughn, ON. Note: Coupon expires 90 days from date of issue. Ontario - Your's to Discover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 If I were in charge of the MNR I would be sitting in my big office enjoying my awesome salary knowing that I have an amazing pension to follow. Oh ya, I'd also help some fish too! Enjoy your office, I'd be out doing "research"! I'd like to see ministry overlap eliminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Gerritt... I like the way you think! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I would get Chuck Norris to continually round house kick me in the face as it would be less painful than deaing with the rest of the 's at Queens Park!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'd pass a law.. that when someone is fishing a spot on a lake with 3000 miles of shoreline that it's an offence to pull up 20 feet away and start fishing beside them! I just figure they want to party and I crank the tunes up. But seriously...the MNR is a lot more than just fishing. Wait...I would make north of the french river a different zone and require a $500.00 non-resident license to fish there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Interesting take you have on things Dara... so with your thought in mind, I guess it would be ok for the Province to charge you $500.00 each time you have to come south for medical help? HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykester Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Actually Mykester, I might have more fiunding available with the increaed revenue provided by the increase in fines. HH Yeah, but wouldn't it initially take time and money to pass all these laws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLIWOGG Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I would make it legal for residents to fish, that would free up the co's so they could do something more important, and save the cost of issuing and enforcing licenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 (edited) I'd pass a law.. that when someone is fishing a spot on a lake with 3000 miles of shoreline that it's an offence to pull up 20 feet away and start fishing beside them! hey that's me he was close wasn't he Edited April 30, 2010 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykester Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I would make it legal for residents to fish, that would free up the co's so they could do something more important, and save the cost of issuing and enforcing licenses. But licensing is one of the ways the MNR makes money. In fact I would increase the price by a small amount, like $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 (edited) Gerritt says: "I would increase non resident license fees," Gerritt, how much will you charge me for an annual license? I usually fish about 4 weeks a year, but sometimes more. Will catch about 1500 pounds of pike and around 800 pounds of walleyes each week. Edited April 30, 2010 by TennesseeGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'd put the CO's on a base salary and comissions, increase the fines and include jail time for anyone caught with excess fish over their legal limit. Something like 1 year for every fish over the limit. I'll bet that would curb a lot of over harvesting in a hurry! With the extra revenue generated I'd hire more COs. I would impliment a test procedure for a person to get a fishing license, you would have to pass a test based on knowledge of the regulations and be able to identify the different species. I would also limit fishing to residents within a 50 mile radius of the body of water they are fishing or they would have to pay an "out of area fee". Oh wait, they tried that in the UK and it was too hard to manage. OK, scrap that one. On a brighter note, I was just told today that there is at least one OPP officer in the Kawarthas that is an avid fisherperson and will not tolerate any violations of the fishing regulations in the area! For the OPP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 i love this site!!!! there is information on almost every thread. heres what i have learnd so far:: keep a 21' tape measure handy. the next minister of fishing will be some guy named "Juggalo Homie" and Dara better not get ill. ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 TG, I would peg it at 10 to 20.00 per license issued, for duration of the license. I would also want to see other groups paying license fees, however I chose not to open that can of worms here.... If you knew that non resident license fees went directly to restocking our resource so you as a visitor could enjoy it, I doubt many would have an issue with it, as it ensures increased fish populations and higher catch rates. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Interesting take you have on things Dara... so with your thought in mind, I guess it would be ok for the Province to charge you $500.00 each time you have to come south for medical help? HH It costs more than that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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