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Post by evertrap on Nov 1, 2013 10:45:40 GMT -6
I need a favor...
We've been fighting the conservation department for several years over a new regulation that will make it illegal to keep 26" to 34" (7lb to 16lb) blue catfish caught on Truman, Lake of the Ozarks, and every river and stream that runs into them. Everyone's against it, except the catfish tournament people around St. Louis, but the MDC has pushed the law through anyway, and it's in the final stages. The only way to stop them now is if we get enough people to send emails.
Please help! This is so important for all the catfishermen and businesses in south central Missouri. Let me know if you send any so I can keep count.
All you have to do is copy and paste the following message, add your name and town, and email it. You can change the wording on the last part, add your own opinion, and even some cuss words if you like -- the first sentence is what really counts. THANKS!
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TO: tom.draper@mdc.mo.gov
SUBJECT: Blue Catfish Regulation
I am against the blue catfish regulation (3 CSR 10-6.510). There are plenty of blue catfish of all sizes in Truman and Lake of the Ozarks.
YOUR NAME
TOWN
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Post by Walleye Joe on Nov 1, 2013 14:27:14 GMT -6
Done!
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Post by supertrap63 on Nov 1, 2013 17:50:25 GMT -6
got ya covered.
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Post by tylercraiglow on Nov 1, 2013 18:16:35 GMT -6
Sent
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Post by Walleye Joe on Nov 1, 2013 22:08:02 GMT -6
I got a reply from Tom Draper with an attachment about the proposed regulation change. This message was with it. The commission proposes to amend subsections (1)(A) and (1)(B), section (2), and subsection (4)(A) of this rule. PURPOSE: This amendment changes the daily, possession, and length limits of blue catfish on Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake. (1) Daily Limit: Ten (10) channel catfish, five (5) blue catfish and five (5) flathead catfish, except: (A) [From the no-fishing zone below Truman Dam downstream throughout the no-boating zone, the daily limit of channel catfish, blue catfish and flathead catfish is four (4) in the aggregate.]On Lake of the Ozarks and its tributaries and Truman Lake and its tributaries, the daily and possession limit of blue catfish is ten (10). (B) On Bull Shoals Lake, Norfork Lake, and Table Rock Lake, the daily limit of channel catfish, blue catfish, and flathead catfish is ten (10) in the aggregate. (2) Methods: Pole and line, trotline, throwline, limb line, bank line, or jug line. (4) Length Limits: No length limits, except: (A) [From the no-fishing zone below Truman Dam downstream throughout the no-boating zone, the daily limit of channel catfish, blue catfish and flathead catfish may include only one (1) fish more than twenty-four inches (24") in total length.]On Lake of the Ozarks and its tributaries and Truman Lake and its tributaries, blue catfish twenty-six inches (26”) to thirty-four inches (34”) in total length must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught. The daily limit may not contain more than two (2) blue catfish more than thirty-four inches (34”) in total length. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.240, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed June 13, 1994, effective Jan. 1, 1995. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Sept. 27, 2013. PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Tom A. Draper, Deputy Director, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. |
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Post by trkyslyr on Nov 2, 2013 18:31:25 GMT -6
Done...
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Post by trapperw3 on Nov 2, 2013 19:57:18 GMT -6
Done I hope it helps
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Post by evertrap on Nov 4, 2013 8:07:42 GMT -6
Thanks to everyone who have sent emails so far. It's easy to stand up for your rights, and hard to get them back after they've been taken away.
Did you notice the MDC gives the private and public cost as less than $500? Just the value in lost food for one family would be much greater than this, and the loss of supplies, bait, food, lodging sales will be astronomical. When a fisherman invests the effort, time and money to set 33 hooks, and has to throw back 75 to 80 percent of what he catches, he's not going to bother with that again. The number of out-of-state, once a year weekenders will drop to nothing. Many of the local families who depend on this food will be forced to break the law to survive. All of this is being done for political reasons, against the will of the people, and against the fact that there is such an abundant population of blue catfish they are stacking up along the channels and eating all they other fish. The present daily limit is 5 of any size. Even if there were no limit, there aren't enough cat fishermen to make a dent in the blue cat numbers.
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Post by trapperw3 on Nov 4, 2013 8:44:32 GMT -6
I agree with you 100%
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Post by mmaxwell on Nov 4, 2013 10:00:02 GMT -6
done
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Post by trapper660 on Nov 5, 2013 10:45:33 GMT -6
Did it
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Post by evertrap on Nov 7, 2013 17:23:03 GMT -6
For anyone interested in the Jefferson City area, there's going to be a house hearing on the bluecat slot-ban next Tuesday. Get permission to video tape it and you'll get a boatload of hits on YouTube. I'm going to be on KDKD 95.3 FM morning show sometime next week informing more people about this ban. Keep those comments coming!  Missouri House of Representatives 97th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural Resources Redmon, Craig, Chair Hough, Lincoln, Vice Chair Anderson, Sonya Black, Linda Gardner, Kimberly Harris, Ben Hurst, Tom Kolkmeyer, Glen Korman, Bart Norr, Charlie Reiboldt, Bill Ross, Robert Hearings Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Time: 10:00 AM Location: House Hearing Room 3 Discussing the limit on Blue Catfish that can be caught in lakes, rivers, and streams the the Department of Conservation is trying to put into place. Accommodations are available. Please contact Brad Werner at (573) 751-3022. An advance notice of 48 hours before the scheduled hearing is required. TDD# (573) 751-3969 Notice of the intent to audio or video record all or any portion of a committee proceeding must be given to the Chairman of each committee in advance of the hearing. |
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Post by krank on May 28, 2014 13:59:46 GMT -6
Did this ever get by? Do they have a slot limit on Truman now.?
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Post by ozarkmountainman on May 28, 2014 14:08:35 GMT -6
Yep.
Dale
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Post by trapperw3 on May 28, 2014 15:43:02 GMT -6
Yes 26"to34" must be turned loose
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Post by trkyslyr on May 28, 2014 18:27:27 GMT -6
and no more than 2 over 34" can be kept :S Guess I've gotta get a bigger measuring stick now  |
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Post by krank on May 28, 2014 18:47:02 GMT -6
I didnt know that. I'll bet you the locals are really measuring close.
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Post by trkyslyr on May 29, 2014 7:57:31 GMT -6
 Ummm, yeah..... 
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Post by tjm on May 31, 2014 7:31:40 GMT -6
Remember when Truman was a river? What a loss.
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Post by ozarkmountainman on May 31, 2014 7:55:23 GMT -6
Beautiful stuff. 'Course, back in '79 I was a wanna-be tournament bass pro and the thought that more water would be available to me made me SALIVATE.
Then I grew up. And as much as I love fishin' LOZ it still would be better if it was still just the Osage River. At least Bagnell Dam served a purpose.
Dale
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Ummm, yeah..... 
Goodbye 2020