TWRA and 2010 Regulations

[TNFishnstix]

Once again we have an opportunity to let TWRA know what we would like to see in regulations. They do this every year and they do listen to a general consensus. At any rate, here is our chance to speak out and respond to an invitation to do so.

TWRA Requests Public Input for New Sport Fishing Regulations
Released on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 - 10:40 am under Wildlife Resources NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is soliciting comments for its 2010 sport fishing regulations. This is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about fishing regulations with TWRA staff.

Public comments will be considered by fisheries managers and may be presented as proposals for regulation changes. Comments may be submitted by mail to: Sport Fish Comments, TWRA, Fisheries Management Division, P.O. 40747, Nashville, TN 37204 or emailed to TWRA.Comment@tn.gov. Please include “Sport Fish Comments” on the subject line of emailed submissions.

TWRA.Comment@tn.gov



This comment period concerning sport fish regulations will be open until May 5, 2009.



---TWRA---

[David Knapp]

Thanks for bringing this up! I hope everyone will send in their comments. If everyone will remember the discussion on the Caney, please keep that in mind and send in any ideas you have for improving or even just ask that regulations be adjusted to continue to enhance the fishery. A river full of trophy browns is distinctly possible if we could get better enforcement and a slot limit like they have on the SoHo.

[David Knapp]

bump...

[Fishermansfly]

I second the bump, good move FishNstix!

[white95v6]

sent in my ideas

[BlueRaiderFan]

I sent mine in. Don't forget to mention enforcement of current regulations.

[David Knapp]

Originally Posted by BlueRaiderFan

I sent mine in. Don't forget to mention enforcement of current regulations.

This part is key and I would make it even more specific, asking for better enforcement during the fall when the large fish are most vulnerable. I'm hoping for either an increase in the minimum size limit (current regs have produced a river full of 17 inch browns) or a slot limit like the SoHo has (release all fish 16"-22"). Either of these would help increase average size...

[MadisonBoats]

Originally Posted by TNFishnstix

Once again we have an opportunity to let TWRA know what we would like to see in regulations. They do this every year and they do listen to a general consensus. At any rate, here is our chance to speak out and respond to an invitation to do so.

Excellent Post! Thanks!