Attention all bass anglers - Input required for bass season extension

[Mark Christianson]

FM has approved this message.

There is an effort to extend our current bass season. Please read the petition in the attached link for details as to what is being sought after.

If you agree, please sign the petition.

http://thiscause.org/p/menu.php?p=Allen62626DB

[HawgTide]

Great job everyone for getting on board! 57 signatures in the first half a day! Spread the word!

[HawgTide]

118 signatures! Our goal is to get 1000! Don't wait until they print the books for next year. Print deadline is Dec 1st! Git R Done!

[bassn1]

I could suport catch and release during the the first two weeks of the opener but not the whole month of June. That's a bit extreem.

[sicheneder]

i'm with you

[Mark Christianson]

Just curious if you eat bass, and thats the reasoning for the C/R propoal being too long.

[HawgTide]

My guess is that would be the likely scenario. Open up a couple of weeks early in a C&R only way. But we, the discussion group who wrote the petition, thought the DNR would more likely respond if it were actually more beneficial to the fishery than the current regulations.

Petitions are free. Create one and lets see if the DNR will consider it. Can't hurt!

[bassn1]

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Just curious if you eat bass, and thats the reasoning for the C/R propoal being too long.

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Yes I eat bass ... and walleye,northerns,panfish... but when I do decide to keep fish, I keep enough for that nights dinner and the rest are released. Nothing goes in the freezer.I fish a lot of bass tourneys and spend alot of time on the water. I very seldom see anyone filling there livewells or stringing bass. Most people are too preoccupied with the panfish or walleyes. The true fishermen practices c/r or selective harvest. It's the slobs that don't give a rip about limits,seasons or have to bring home a cooler full of fish to show off that we have to worry about. No amount of laws or limits will stop that type of person anyway.

[HawgTide]

On a related note...In the new Bassmaster Magazine, there is a blurb about Michigans season. They (the Anglers) are trying to get the DNR to open it up to C&R before the season starts. Looks like it will pass and could be allowed as soon as this next season. Let's hope MN will follow quickly!

143 Signatures as of this morning. Email your friends! Spread the word. Thanks.

[ricqik]

Instead of a C&R early season, it should be a 20" minimum size limit for the early season. This would protect alot of breeder females since there are few 20"+ bass. Just in case a magical 24" pops on my lure.

[Mark Christianson]

Take pics and get a replica.

[Lunker]

Just signed, wow haven't posted on FM for over a month. Being away from MN for the school year sucks.

[Coach Dog]

They should also make it C&R only after ice up. I find it sickening when someone catches a 5-lb bass through the ice and either eats it or mounts it.

[HawgTide]

We need one final push from everyone! I would like to submit this by next week! Please spread the word!

[HawgTide]

BUMP! Last chance to sign before it is turned into the DNR.

[Captain B.R.K]

Thanks for the bump and bringing this back to our attention!

[dan2957]

Just wondering if I can sign the petition about 1000 times? I dont mind,

[Ole the Guide]

I'm in and I'm sending this to all of my friends.

Ole