New Tournament Reg. Proposal

[DaveC]

Here's an e-mail I rec'd from Vern after he recently attended the annual DNR roundtable. As you may know, the MN Sport Fishing Coalition is watching and guiding the DNR through some tournament rules and regs update process. This item came out of left field this week-end.

"At the recent roundtable in St. Cloud, the MN DNR distributed a draft of proposed Tournament Permit rule changes. One of these is a rule change that would deny a permit for live-release on any waters where Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBV) has been detected."

This would immediately affect Pools 3 and 7. Pool 4 may likely contain fish that will also test positive. All permits would require catch and kill. There is concern with the spread of the disease via confinement in livewells and increased delayed mortality due to the stress associated with weigh-ins.

The MNSFC will address this issue.

What's your thoughts on this issue??

As we have been trying to spread the word we need input from all. Please contain yourself when posting on any board and do not turn it into a bash fest.