c'mon man!

[pushbutton]

oh, and enough with the atta boy's. really, I like to think anybody here would have done the same thing and it is really not a big deal to me.

I didn't post for pats on the back, more to root this guy out so he would do the right thing.

good job for doing this and not wanting an atta boy

[Swimmer]

No atta boy, but thanks for the example. Let's all make it a point to pick it up even if it's not yours. Years ago when a lot of us smoked cigs, I would see people flicking their butts here there and anywhere. It was like it was just an accepted practice. I beeatch when I see it now.

[herefish101]

No atta boy, but thanks for the example. Let's all make it a point to pick it up even if it's not yours. Years ago when a lot of us smoked cigs, I would see people flicking their butts here there and anywhere. It was like it was just an accepted practice. I beeatch when I see it now.

Weather you like it or not: Atta boy!

As for the smoking thing, I still smoke(trying to quit) and a bunch of my buddies also smoke. They all try to throw their butts on the ice or in the lake and I always explain to them that the filter will not biodegrade, and if a fish eats it it will kill the fish.

So, to all smokers out there, flick the cherry off and put the butts in your pocket to be disposed of in the trash on shore. Smoke your brains out, LETS JUST NOT THROW THE BUTTS IN OUR LAKES AND RIVERS.

[Swimmer]

Yes, no ifs, ands, or butts anymore. Enough people put pressure on them to reform their ways and they will. Ask me how I know.

[Eelpout08]

Rut-Roe...just thought of something..a potential Ruckus?

Dadgummit Ed! Your stirring the pot again

[Ed Carlson]

Minor Ruckus...not yet to a "Frackus"..no worries.

[BronzeBrother]

Some years back I was talking with a diver at Mille Lacs and the two things he noticed the most regarding garbage on the bottom of the lake were beer/pop cans and cigarette butts, he said it looked like an ashtray in certain areas (Reefs, Gravel and Mud Flats). As a smoker I have been guilty of flicking the smokes, but after talking with this guy and seeing actual pictures I stopped that years ago. It was disgusting.

If we all do our part out there it will make a difference... Just as this gentleman did with the cr@p on the ice.

[Swimmer]

Use a can as an ashtray, either beer or soda. And REQUIRE those that are with you to do the same. Either clean it out for recycling or not. Wouldn't we rather have a can full of butts going into the garbage?; or a ton of butts directly on the ice/water and then only the can itself can be recycled? Common sense. Of course if you are an uber-recycler, then cudo's to you for emptying out the butts and recycling the can regardless (an atta boy +1).

[XRap]

Jigglestick,

No "atta boy" from me although I feel comfortable calling you a fellow sportsman. I don't know where people get off leaving all of their trash. "trash meaning anything that you leave that is not indigineous to the area you are recreating in" It is sad but we should all leave the areas we recreate in better shape than we found them. Only true "sportsman / conservationists" will make the extra effort to keep things as pristine as they should be. I do know that the DNR is going to get more and more stringent on trash left from ice fishing...more regulation...that's all we need, why can't people just take care of their own [PoorWordUsage]. I.e.: If you brought it with you take it home, if you see something that doesn't belong be responsible and clean it up. "Be an ethical sportsman"!

[LindellProStaf]

Hey good job. Taking pride in ourselves and keeping an eye on each other is what makes for accountability. This guy was not accountable for his own actions and good for you for remembering who he was. Now hopefully the CO makes him accountable.

[Jim Almquist]

Hey good job. Taking pride in ourselves and keeping an eye on each other is what makes for accountability. This guy was not accountable for his own actions and good for you for remembering who he was. Now hopefully the CO makes him accountable.

Well said and I could not agree more!

[Acemac]

just to play devils advocate how is non pressure treated lumber any diff then sticks marking spear holes?

I just like to stir the pot. <bored at work>

[H20fowlr]

Hit one while your on plane and then ask me the question.

[JakeJ_Mn]

I believe the point here being - clean up YOUR mess. I don't want to, but will if YOU are too lazy.

This year alone - I'm not sure how many 1# propane tanks, [PoorWordUsage] bags, wood, cans, etc. and bags of garbage I cleaned off the ice left by others.

Summer and winter I am constantly trying to make sure my areas are clean. If we all pitch in there will be less to pick up.

[Acemac]

Hit one while your on plane and then ask me the question.

GREAT POINT!

[Rodbldr4fun]

This post makes me feel very good about our sportfishing community. There are bad apples in every aspect of our society, but you folks have reinforced the good.

[mrklean]

sad to see what people leave behind hopefully he gets caught and is given a nice fine

[Rodbldr4fun]

With the gps technology, the C.O.'s map most fish houses and know who leaves what.

[Sonicrunch]

We should hold a fundraiser for all you volunteers who clean up the lakes.

Then use the money for a fishing trip for you clean-up guys.

[Ed Carlson]

How about just fine the SLOBS heavily and make them also do mandatory clean up to boot. No write a check and go home, they must do clean up to meet the fine..no outs or pass's.

Then apply the funds accumulated for hands on educational programs that teach ecology, sportsmanship, and stewardship of our lakes and streams to youth and whomever else would wish to participate. Take the SLOBS money and time, and try to instill a better philosophy for the next generation.

Let the problem pay it forward for the solution for a change.

[silverbulletguy]

Good idea Ed.

[Swimmer]

Good idea Ed.

+1

[popriveter]

I took a walk to see one of the streams in Black Dog Park that the DNR lists as a trout stream. Apparently, there is not currently a population of trout residing there, but I was curious to see what it looked like.

I picked up trash as I walked. After following the little stream at least 50 yards, I found a 5 gallon pail of some alkyd sealer that had been partly used and conveniently left to fill the rest of the way with rain water at the bank of a 2 ft wide trout stream. I'm sure it must have come off a vehicle passing by on the freeway up the hill.

I carried this full 5 gallon pail all the way back to the road and figured I may know the reason there haven't been trout in this stream recently.

I like Ed's idea. This waste should've been removed by one of the people who is guilty of contributing to the problem.

I'll keep on picking up. I hope we all do.

[OnAFly]

I like it.

[ted4887]

Thanks for picking it up, and like others said... You're a true sportsman.

This being my first year ice fishing, I was completely appauled at all the garbage that gets left on the ice. I guess for me, it was "Out of sight, out of mind" before this year. My last 5 or so trips, I'd bring out a garbage bag just to pick up other peoples cr@p on my walk out and back in. I bet I could have filled a 5 gallon bucket with all the darn cigarette butts I found out there. It would be nice to see more people take the initiative that you have... and leave these lakes/streams/rivers in better shape than what you found them.