01-17-2008, 06:41 PM
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[#0000ff]I spent some more time on the phone yesterday with Drew Cushing and have been given some fantastic input on new things that are coming...soon and in the future. Part of the understanding we reached was that Drew and maybe some of the other DWR folks will post more often on BFT, to keep us up to speed on these things. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Sad to say, but in the past we have not been too nice to the "guys in brown". Whenever they have made an effort to offer info, they have been attacked. I gave Drew the assurance that our current "user friendly" (moderated) format should help minimize that. But, both Drew and Richard were quick to assure me that they readily admit they are not always right and they do make mistakes. So, they are open to criticism, as long as it doesn't get too nasty and personal.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]How about a couple of teasers? Can you envision a new warm water hatchery online as soon as funding can be arranged to finish the deal? Can you envision a tiger muskie hatchery in our own backyard? Can you envision mass production of wipers, with the potential for putting them in more waters with rough fish problems? Can you envision a more "proactive" DWR that can quickly assess the need for changes...and get them done in less than the two year RAC process?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am extremely encouraged by the info that Drew was able to share. Nothing is going to happen with the flick of a switch, but there is greater awareness on (almost) all levels of the Division that change is needed to be more responsive to anglers.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]On the flip side, DWR folks are perplexed at the seeming indifference of anglers when it comes to voicing opinions or showing up at meetings. The different hunting groups turn out in force every time there is an opportunity to speak up. Of course, we have had some disappointments, as anglers, but maybe it is time to get more active and to quit just accepting what we are handed and then griping about it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I spent some more time on the phone yesterday with Drew Cushing and have been given some fantastic input on new things that are coming...soon and in the future. Part of the understanding we reached was that Drew and maybe some of the other DWR folks will post more often on BFT, to keep us up to speed on these things. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Sad to say, but in the past we have not been too nice to the "guys in brown". Whenever they have made an effort to offer info, they have been attacked. I gave Drew the assurance that our current "user friendly" (moderated) format should help minimize that. But, both Drew and Richard were quick to assure me that they readily admit they are not always right and they do make mistakes. So, they are open to criticism, as long as it doesn't get too nasty and personal.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]How about a couple of teasers? Can you envision a new warm water hatchery online as soon as funding can be arranged to finish the deal? Can you envision a tiger muskie hatchery in our own backyard? Can you envision mass production of wipers, with the potential for putting them in more waters with rough fish problems? Can you envision a more "proactive" DWR that can quickly assess the need for changes...and get them done in less than the two year RAC process?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am extremely encouraged by the info that Drew was able to share. Nothing is going to happen with the flick of a switch, but there is greater awareness on (almost) all levels of the Division that change is needed to be more responsive to anglers.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]On the flip side, DWR folks are perplexed at the seeming indifference of anglers when it comes to voicing opinions or showing up at meetings. The different hunting groups turn out in force every time there is an opportunity to speak up. Of course, we have had some disappointments, as anglers, but maybe it is time to get more active and to quit just accepting what we are handed and then griping about it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Whatcha think?[/#0000ff]
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