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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date:
July 22, 2004 Contact:
Todd Grischke
517-373-1280; http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153--97723--,00.html Meetings set to discuss proposed bass
season changes State fisheries officials today
announced 24 public meetings throughout the state in August to gather input
on proposed bass season changes. The DNR in April finalized a
report called “Black Bass Fishing Seasons in Michigan,” now available on the
DNR web site at www.michigan.gov/dnr. The report identifies ways to provide
additional recreational fishing opportunities without putting bass populations
at risk. At a May meeting of the
External Coolwater Regulations Committee – a group that includes Michigan
United Conservation Clubs, Michigan BASS Federation, Michigan Musky Alliance,
Michigan Darkhouse Angling Association, Pikemasters, Michigan State
University and University of Michigan fisheries professors – the group
reviewed the report and unanimously supported moving forward with the public
review process. Four of the
seven scenarios identified in the report will be the focus of the public
meetings. The forums are intended to provide background information on the
proposed season changes, answer questions about the report, and take public
input on the proposals. The meeting schedule includes the following: Aug.
2: 7 p.m., Newaygo County Sportsmans Club, 7951 Elm Avenue (just north of M-82),
Newaygo Aug.
3: 7 p.m., Cadillac Junior High School Cafeteria, 500 Chestnut Street,
Cadillac Aug.
4: 7 p.m., Traverse City Civic Center, 1213 West Civic Center Drive, Traverse
City Aug.
5: 7 p.m., Gander Mountain, 43825 West Oaks, Novi Aug.
10: Walli's East Motor Lodge, G-1341 South Center Rd, Flint Aug.
10: 7 p.m., Escanaba Civic Center, 225 N. 21st St., Escanaba Aug.
10: 7 p.m., Charlevoix High School, library room Aug.
11: 7:30 p.m., Jackson County Outdoor Club, 3550 Hart Road, Jackson Aug.
12, 7:30 p.m., Caledonia Sports Club, 10721 Coldwater SE, Middleville Aug.
17: 7 p.m., Great Lakes Grill Conference Center, 817 E. State St., Cheboygan Aug.
17: 7 p.m., Bay City State Park, near Bay City Aug.
18: 7 p.m., Best Western, M-32, Gaylord Aug.
18: 7 p.m., Chesterfield Twp., 47275 Sugarbush, Chesterfield Aug.
18: 6 p.m., Dickinson County Library Conference Room, Iron Mountain Aug.
18: 7:30 p.m., Three Rivers Community Center, 103 South Douglas Ave, Three
Rivers Aug.
19: 7 p.m., Van Buren Township Hall, 46425 Tyler Road, Belleville Aug.
19: 7 p.m., Days Inn, 1496 M-32 West, Alpena Aug.
20: 7 p.m., Jay's Sporting Goods in Clare Aug.
23: 8 p.m., Tahquamenon Area Sportsmen's Clubhouse Aug.
24: 7 p.m., MSU Extension Office, 1040 S. Winter St., River Raisin Room,
Adrian Aug.
24: 7 p.m. (EST), Negaunee Township Hall, 43 M-35, Negaunee Aug.
25: 7 pm (CST), Gogebic Comm. College, Solin Center, Room B-2, Ironwood Aug.
31: 7 p.m., Manistique Courthouse, Manistique END |
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