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FishTails
Editor's
Note:
The West Virginia BASS Federation encourages all members
to attend the
Ohio River Fishery Management Plan Public Open Forum meetings listed below.
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Ohio River Fisheries Management Plan and Public Comment
Schedule
[January 22, 2005]
Ohio River Fisheries Management Plan 2005-2009 (Adobe
PDF)
Anglers who wish to provide input on the future direction of fisheries management on the Ohio River are encouraged
to comment on the Ohio River Fisheries Management Plan, according to Bret Preston , Assistant Chief of the West
Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Resources Section. The goal of the plan is to provide enhanced
angling opportunities using a sound scientific approach and prudent use of agency funds.
The plan was developed following five years of extensive studies on the Ohio River and its fisheries, according
to Chris O'Bara, DNR Ohio River Fisheries Biologist. The plan calls for stocking of largemouth bass and smallmouth
bass during those years when river conditions are not conducive to spawning success. Additional species to be stocked
are walleye, paddlefish, hybrid striped bass, and blue catfish. All of these species will provide added fishing
opportunities to West Virginia anglers. Additional tasks include the enhancement of river habitat to promote the
natural reproduction of Ohio River fishes. A revamping of current angling regulations is also proposed.
A draft of the Ohio River Fisheries Management Plan is available on the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Web site www.wvdnr.gov or can be obtained by contacting Chris
O'Bara at 304-420-4550 or by e-mail ohioriverfish@wvdnr.gov. The plan
also can be acquired by writing Chris O'Bara, WVDNR, 2311 Ohio Avenue , Parkersburg , West Virginia , 26101 . Comments
received from review of the plan are due February 4, 2005 .
DNR will host a series of informational open house public forums early in 2005 about fisheries management on the
Ohio River.
Ohio River Fishery Management Plan
Public Open Forum Schedule
January 25, 2005 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
BIDS Building , Room B100AB
Parkersburg , WV
January 26, 2005 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
John Marshall High School
South Commons
Glendale , WV
January 27, 2005 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Big Sandy Convention Center
Dogwood Room
Huntington , WV
For Further Information:
Chris O'Bara
304-420-4550
ohioriverfish@wvdnr.gov |
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