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Around The Big Lakes
NYDEC
DEC State Of The Lake Meetings March 2012
Time and date to be announced
Ohio
March 2012
Lake Ontario State of the Lake Meeting at BOCES County Rte 64, Mexico
"DEC, United States Geological Survey, and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources biologists will make a number of presentations, including updates on the status of trout and salmon fisheries, forage fish, lake trout, warmwater fish, and sea lamprey control. There will also be an update on the status of Lake Ontario Sportfishing Restoration Program projects. There will be ample time at the end of the scheduled program for the audience to interact with the presenters." Please plan to attend
January 2012 - DEC Press Release - "Copies of this new fishing map are now available in the DEC's Cortland office for pick up. Limited copies are available in the Syracuse office for pick up."
January 2012 - DEC Press Release -" In waters where ice fishing is permitted, anglers will be allowed to use up to three lines and five tip-ups except as noted in special regulations for specific waters. Previously, ice anglers could only use two lines with five tip-ups."
New Staff Hired for New York State Fish Hatcheries (DEC Fieldnotes - Jan 27, 2012)
"Eleven new employees, including ten fish culturists and one biologist, have been hired to work in New York State's fish hatcheries. Filling vacancies left by retirements in 2011, the fish culturists will work at DEC's hatcheries across the state, assisting in all aspects of growing and stocking fish. The new biologist will work with the fish health unit at the Rome hatchery, assisting in surveillance and treatment of fish diseases. Bringing hatcheries back to required staffing levels is a worthwhile investment. Anglers spend an estimated $530 million annually on fishing in New York State, due in large part to the approximately 900,000 pounds of hatchery-raised fish produced each year. Other information on New York State's fish hatcheries (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7742.html) is available on DEC's website".
New Recreational Marine Fishing Registry Year Starts January 1 (DEC Fieldnotes - Dec. 30, 2011)
"With a new year beginning, make sure you enroll in the 2012 Recreational Marine Fishing Registry, which is a requirement when fishing for all saltwater and migratory fish in New York State. Registration is free, so enroll today to prepare for your next saltwater fishing adventure. Visit DEC's website for information on the marine registry and how to enroll (http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/54950.html)." Nomads should check this out.
