Five years ago a few weeks ahead of now, there was an article that the Captain wrote called Managing the Walleye Population at Noxon Reservoir.
At that time, “FWP is seeking public comment for the Investigation of Suppression of Walleye this 7500 acre reservoir in Western Montana.”
Walleye anglers have had success catching fish in recent years; needless to say they are not very happy about a proposal to conduct a 6-year effort beginning this spring to investigate suppressing walleye in Noxon. In the FWP Draft Environmental Assessment to Investigate Suppression of Walleye, (available on line at www. fwp.mt.gov under public notices), there a number of reasons given for the agencies action. First, and foremost, is that walleye was illegally introduced, and, according to Montana’s illegal and Unauthorized Introduction of Aquatic Wildlife Policy, “if the Department determines that removal maybe feasible it shall attempt removal at the earliest possible date”.
It is interesting to read back over the years and see what has changed and what has been the catalyst for changes.
To read the Captain’s original Captain’s Column in March of 2013, click here.
Enjoy the BEST OF the BEST of the Captain’s Columns!
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.16.19
By angelamontana
LEGACY
By Montana Grant
BE A SWITCH HITTER!!!
RECAP: Col. Smoothbore Recollects the Constitution and What it Means Today
Montana Outdoor Heritage Project wants your opinions
By Moosetrack Megan
Bring on Fall – Listen to Last Weeks Show 9/14/19
By Kamp Cook
Montana Hunting and Fishing Reports for 9/14/19
WHO’S FISH?
A FEW MORE REASONS…
Stubborn Bison Mean Drastic Measures to Move Them
Trumpeter Swans Released at Jones Lake
The Poison Chain…
Special CWD Hunt Planned for Hunting District 400
Deer hit by SUV goes after driver [VIDEO]
2020-21 Biennial Season Setting Process
Georgetown Lake Fishing Report by Blackfoot River Outfitters 9.11.19
Have a Bass with some Bass during Hunters’ Breakfast!
Outdoor Heritage Coalition Adds to FWP Reward for Elk Poaching Cases
Hunters Must Expect to See Bears
Hunter bonus points and nonresident preference points available for purchase
2019/2020 shoulder seasons have started
Big Game Hunting Seasons Refresher from MT FWP
Improving Upland Game Bird Habitat and Access
Hoot owl restriction lifted on lower Big Hole River
