01-29-2014, 02:42 PM
[quote Duckbutter]In the new 2014 regs, which I have been reviewing, Grass Carp are listed on the species of sensitive fish that if caught must be immediately released.
Ummm......?
Are they not a non native nuisance species? People around Lake Michigan probably wouldn't immediately release one, nor condone it.
Also, from some of the reports I have heard of or seen regarding the biomass of fish in the Colorado drainage, there is a really healthy population of flannelmouth suckers, and decent numbers of blue heads. Couldn't a small harvest be feasible? If the populations are healthy, is the ban just to please the more liberal folk? They are never going to be a popular species or heavily targeted, but they are far from endangered.
Just wondering.[/quote]
So, back to the original post, as I original said, they are not that common. Seem to be located in one pond ( on purpose and sterile). So, that explains the concern on the fishes part. At least "this" case makes sense.[
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Ummm......?
Are they not a non native nuisance species? People around Lake Michigan probably wouldn't immediately release one, nor condone it.
Also, from some of the reports I have heard of or seen regarding the biomass of fish in the Colorado drainage, there is a really healthy population of flannelmouth suckers, and decent numbers of blue heads. Couldn't a small harvest be feasible? If the populations are healthy, is the ban just to please the more liberal folk? They are never going to be a popular species or heavily targeted, but they are far from endangered.
Just wondering.[/quote]
So, back to the original post, as I original said, they are not that common. Seem to be located in one pond ( on purpose and sterile). So, that explains the concern on the fishes part. At least "this" case makes sense.[
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