Year Round Georgia Trout Season | GA DNR Press Release

Mornin' Folks,

  I'm just trying to help spread the word!  There are going to be two public meetings coming up from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to inform, answer questions, and get public feedback on the possibility of instituting a year round trout season on Georgia's streams.  One meeting is to take place on Thursday, November 13 in Gainesville and the the other will be on Tuesday, November 18 in Acworth.  I'll be attending the Gainesville meeting and I hope to see lots of folks there!
  Have a great day!
     -Nick

Here's the original press release from DNR and a link to their page:
http://www.gofishgeorgia.com/node/3750

Changes in Trout Regulations Subject of November Public Scoping Meetings

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (11/3/2014)

Currently, trout streams are designated either seasonal or year-round.  But, what if that designation were to change?  Agency staff recently evaluated the effects of removing the “trout season” entirely and opening all trout waters to year-round fishing.  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division would like to have your input on this topic at two upcoming public scoping meetings. 

Public input is important when considering any changes to fishing regulations, so these scoping meetings will provide an opportunity for interested citizens to hear more about the reasoning and research behind these possible changes from WRD staff, and have a chance to ask questions and provide feedback. 

Two public scoping meetings are scheduled.  People who plan to attend are also encouraged to tell others who may be interested in participating.  Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. 

DATE	LOCATION
Thursday, Nov. 13	Fair Street Neighborhood Center 715 Fair Street Gainesville, GA 30501 www.gainesville.org/fair-street-neighborhood-center
Tuesday, Nov. 18	Red Top Mountain State Park Conference Center/Park Office 50 Lodge Road, SE Acworth, GA 30102 www.gastateparks.org/RedTopMountain