MNR is extending the deadline for public comment on two EBR postings until May 1, 2006.
XB05E6801 Review of the Southern Region walleye fishing regulations (original closure date March 27)
XB06E6001 Proposed 2007 Recreational Fishing Regulations for the new Fisheries Management Zones for Ontario (original closure date April
MNR is doing this for the following reasons:
MNR has received much valuable input on the proposals to date and are encouraging anglers to send in additional comments on both proposals
The proposals have been widely publicized but there may still be some anglers who are unaware of the proposals and may like to comment on them.
With spring fishing just around the corner, anglers are thinking more about fishing and are checking websites for information on fishing. They may come across the announcements on several websites and may be more apt to comment at this time of year.
Recent media coverage that reaches a large audience (e.g. Ontario Out of Doors magazine) is just hitting the newsstands so we want to allow enough time for anglers to read these articles and respond to the proposals.
To comment go online at:
EBR Registry Number: XB06E6001
Title: Proposed 2007 Recreational Fishing Regulations for the new Fisheries Management Zones for Ontario
Short-cut: http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/envregistry/027028ex.htm
EBR Registry Number: XB05E6801
Title: The Ministry of Natural Resources announces a review of the Southern Region walleye fishing regulations
Short-cut: http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/envregistry/026183ex.htm
Or contact their nearest MNR office.
Please contact George Duckworth at 705 755-5273 if you have any questions.