01-22-2013, 09:50 PM
[quote DKStroutfitter]
My answer is that Willard has to be stocked or the Wiper will simply disappear.
Or don't you think that Wiper are Bass?[/quote]
You are absolutely correct. My apologies. Wipers obviously need supplemental stocking, and already DO get stocked by the DWR from hatcheries. Of course, this depends upon wiper production and availability.
The question I asked was in regards to Red Leaker, who complained about Utah's managment of species that are "left to mother nature" -- a reference more directed to LMB, SMB, walleye, perch, etc. Not wipers.
While Willard may very well have the gizzard shad population to support the predators in that water -- does Willard need supplemental stocking of LMB? I highly doubt it.
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My answer is that Willard has to be stocked or the Wiper will simply disappear.
Or don't you think that Wiper are Bass?[/quote]
You are absolutely correct. My apologies. Wipers obviously need supplemental stocking, and already DO get stocked by the DWR from hatcheries. Of course, this depends upon wiper production and availability.
The question I asked was in regards to Red Leaker, who complained about Utah's managment of species that are "left to mother nature" -- a reference more directed to LMB, SMB, walleye, perch, etc. Not wipers.
While Willard may very well have the gizzard shad population to support the predators in that water -- does Willard need supplemental stocking of LMB? I highly doubt it.
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