I had heard that starting April 1st there will be a year round catch and release for bass. Catch and keep seasons to be the same as before. Any truth to this??
I had heard that starting April 1st there will be a year round catch and release for bass. Catch and keep seasons to be the same as before. Any truth to this??
I would like to know where you heard that? I know this topic has been brought up at the annual meetings the DNR has. When will it ever pass? I hope this rumor is true.
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I heard a rumour too. It was actually listed on the DNR website, but had one last vote. Check the WI bass nation Facebook page.
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This is what I saw on the dnr's website. The dnr has since confirmed that it was a mistake and would require another vote. I suppose that would also assume a possible signature from the governor.
I'll bet our governor won't sign it. So will just keep it the same again for no good reason.Giant bass swimming around in March and April but can't catch them legally. What a joke.
The DNR has updated that page, leaving out the statement for Year round Catch and Release.
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Attached is the "Chat" from the DNR todayDNR response.jpg
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Well that sucks!
What the hell? I get my hopes up every year for nothin. Sucks hard.
One of these years they'll come around and make it happen... maybe?
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Looking at the history of the bill online it was approved by the governor already. Not sure what the final hurdle is but look at clearinghouse bill 2019-016
So maybe there is still hope
If the Gov wants it it will probably never get to his desk.
From what I heard, it is all but officially passed and there is a 99% chance that it will take effect April 1 of this year.
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This from Representative Dan Knodl's office this afternoon:
Thanks for reaching out. It appears that clearinghouse rule 2019-106 has passed out of the legislature and it will establish a year round catch and release season for bass. The text from the rule is as follows, “establish a year-round catch-and-release season for bass with harvest only allowed during the traditional open season from the first Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March.” I’m getting clarification on this, but I believe this will apply beginning this spring. Let me know if this answers your question or if you have additional questions
Regards,
Mark
Mark Austinson | Policy Advisor | Office of Representative Dan Knodl
Last edited by WisconsinF; 02-06-2020 at 03:46 PM.
Sounds like it is legit. This is awesome
FINALLY!!!!
Awesome!!
Do we think it'll go in affect before the May opener this year yet? Long over due either way.
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