MDC Survey

[Johnsfolly]

1 minute ago, Terrierman said:

No survey here.  

I've aged out of needing fishing permit even though I bought a lifetime hunting and fishing license about ten years or so ago.  So I guess I've aged out of the survey population too.

They would not like what I would have to say anyway so no big loss.

Rick I actually think that I received the survey because I am on the list of folks that get email updates from MDC. Not sure if others that recevied the survey request are on that list or not.

[moguy1973]

My survey asked me about catfishing. 

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[snagged in outlet 3]

3 minutes ago, moguy1973 said:

My survey asked me about catfishing. 

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Purist huh???😂

[jdmidwest]

5 hours ago, moguy1973 said:

My survey asked me about catfishing. 

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Gave up quickly like me..

[jdmidwest]

One of the first things was the question about species, tick the box of "species you fish for".  I ticked all but Lake Sturgeon.  I bet that is a small crowd of people in MO that snag that dinosaur. 

That led me down the catfish squirrel hole that I bailed out of.  The various species of catfish was the last question I tolerated.  Started to tick Bullhead and see where it went, but boredom overtook and off to something better.

[Jerry Rapp]

until gigging is banned any smallmouth regulations are a mute point

[evilcatfish]

They were very interested in my thoughts on catfishing, especially on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers near St Louis. Didn't ask anything about bass or other species after the check which species you pursue question.

 

In the additional comments section I did bring up bass fishing, though I don't expect them to care. Specifically, I mentioned statewide restriction of bass fishing to catch and release only during the spawning months. By catch and release, I mean catch-measure-photo then immediate release, not catch then cart around in your livewell all day only to be released after weigh in.  With the immense amount of year round pressure the fish face, giving them a bit of a break during the spawn could probably be a good thing??? 

[moguy1973]

 I did get this email from them about a week before they sent me the survey link.  I guess they didn't get enough input through the website they linked below so they thought a survey would be a better idea. 

 

MDC invites public comments on potential catfish regulation changes on the Mississippi, Missouri, and St. Francis rivers Regulation considerations designed to meet the desires of big rivers catfish anglers and harvesters. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public input on potential regulation changes for both recreational and commercial catfish harvest in some big rivers of the state. People can learn about and comment on the potential regulation changes by going to https://mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/public-commenting-opportunities/big-rivers-catfish-assessment.The comment period will end August 15, 2021. Blue catfish and flathead catfish support important sport fisheries on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, as well as a commercial fishery on the Mississippi River and a small portion of the St. Francis River. Our studies confirmed that current management approaches continue to support healthy and sustainable blue catfish and flathead catfish populations in the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, and regulation changes do not appear to be necessary to maintain these populations or prevent overfishing. However, MDC is considering changes to management strategies and harvest regulations to better meet the desires of big rivers catfish anglers and harvesters. “These potential regulation changes can help MDC manage catfish fisheries on Missouri’s big rivers, but we need to understand Missourian’s opinions about catfish angling and harvest before moving forward,” said Joe McMullen, an MDC scientist who’s involved with catfish management in the state. “After we collect public comments, we can tailor our management strategies to meet the desires of fishers and implement harvest regulations that can improve both sport and commercial fisheries accordingly. Depending on public sentiment we may also decide to retain our current management strategies and harvest regulations.” Potential sport fishery regulations include: Establish a minimum length limit of 18, 21, or 24 inches for blue catfish and flathead catfish on the Mississippi and/or Missouri rivers (currently there is no minimum length limit). Maintain the current daily limit of 5 blue catfish per day on the Missouri River but establish that only 1 blue catfish over 30-inches in length may be kept as a part of that limit. Potential commercial fishery regulations include: Establish a minimum length limit of 18, 21, or 24 inches for blue catfish and flathead catfish on the Mississippi and St. Francis rivers (currently the minimum length limit is 15-inches). People can learn more about the regulations being considered and view associated research reports and summaries at: https://research.mdc.mo.gov/project/big-rivers-catfish-assessment. PHOTO: MDC is seeking public input on potential regulation changes for both recreational and commercial blue catfish and flathead catfish harvested from the Missouri, Mississippi, and St. Francis rivers.

Find this and other MDC media releases in our MDC online Newsroom.

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

Just took the survey, I put extremely dissatisfied and voiced for all you river smallmouth chasers. I dont fish those rivers but I feel for you guys

[jdmidwest]

They tried again today with a new email.