justnorth posted on September 13, 2007 15:31 :: 1406 Views
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting public meetings this fall to gather input on the future of northern pike and bass (smallmouth and largemouth) regulations on Pelican Lake near Orr, Minnesota. The first of these meetings will be an open house at the DNR Central Office, 500 Lafayette Rd, St. Paul, MN on September 27 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The second meeting will be held in Orr at the City Hall on October 25, 2007 at 7:00 pm. The forums are intended to provide background information, answer questions, and take public input on the future of experimental regulations on these waters.
Experimental regulations for northern pike and bass have been in place on Pelican Lake since 1998. The northern pike regulation requires the immediate release of all pike from 24 to 32 inches. One northern pike over 32 inches is allowed in a possession limit of three. The current regulations expire on March 1, 2008. These regulations may be modified, extended or dropped.
Comments on these regulations will be accepted at the DNR Area Fisheries Office in International Falls, 392 Highway 11 East; 218-286-5220; kevin.peterson@dnr.state.mn.us
All comments must be received by November 5, 2007.
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