Showing posts with label laws. Show all posts
Showing posts with label laws. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 04, 2014

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
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Red Top Mountain State Park
Conference Center/Park Office
50 Lodge Road, SE
Acworth, GA 30102

Monday, February 03, 2014

Stolen Hours

Good Evening Folks,
  I was finally able to squeeze in a few hours of fly fishing this weekend. I was hoping to walk up river from the McGinnis Ferry boat ramp. Unfortunately the county has installed a fence with no trespassing signs running right up to the riverbank. I moved over to fish a very familiar stretch of Suwanee Creek instead. I was skunked again, but it sure was nice to fish for a bit. I listened to a Rob Snowhite podcast on water access rights last week, then coming across that sign on Sunday makes me want to do some research on Georgia's access laws. I'll write up a post on it as soon as I get enough research done. 
  I hope you're all doing well. 
     Tight lines and Happy fishing,
          -Nick