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!
DRONE ATTACK!!!
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Fresno Fishing Report by Brian Olson – 8.12.22
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DNRC Firefighters currently battling several wildfires near Seeley Lake
Bill the Salmon Slayer Lands Fish LIVE on the Air
By Kamp Cook
Whitefish Bite on Flathead is On!!!
Montana Fishing Reports for 8/13/22
Whitefish and Salmon Frenzy – Listen to Last Weeks Show 8/13/22
Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.12.22
BEST DRIFTBOAT ANCHOR!!!
MOLDY BREAD!!!
Heatwave Survival Hacks
By Krawdaddy Jones
The Big Ones Are Being Caught on Catchin the Big Ones
FWP News: Decision notice issued for Smith River Camp Baker bank stabilization project
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Officials say problem grizzly spotted in Van Lake Campground
LOST FISHING and HUNTING TIME!!!
FISHIN IN DA HOOD!!!
Brett French reports: Elk symposium seeks solutions
Thermos Thursday: The Cauldryn
Rock Creek is Rockin!
FWP News: BLOCK MANAGEMENT AREA MAPS NOW AVAILABLE FOR REGION 4
FWP News: FWP SEEKING INPUT ON PROPOSED RESTORATION OF WESTSLOPE CUTTHROAT TROUT IN RAINBOW LAKE
General Fishing and Whitefish Report by the Macman 8.10.22