Erik

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June 15th, 2010
prime8

where at? what would get best visibility/exposure?
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June 14th, 2010
prime8

Thank you for your comments. If you have other comments or need some help contacting the area fisheries biologist please contact me at this email or at 780-427-7791 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 780-427-7791 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

there we have it... kinda posted in reverse, sorry, but I think if enough people inquire about it, then it might just change.
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June 14th, 2010
prime8

Your email is the first I am aware of requesting a review of the regulation. At the time the gear restriction was imposed it had to be applied to all waters. Administratively we have introduced some flexibility into the regulation schedules so that the gear restriction can be applied to individual waters. The next round of consultation for regulation changes has started with the goal of introducing changes for the 2012 season. If you have particular lakes where you would like to see the change made please contact the area fisheries biologist about your concerns. I will raise the issue at the next round of regulation discussions at the provincial level scheduled for September.
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June 14th, 2010
prime8

Since the regulations were introduced a number of lakes have had the size restrictions reduced to allow for harvest on lakes subject to winterkill or where environmental conditions are thought to be limiting growth. A number of lakes in the northeast will be monitored over the next few years to see if smaller fish in these lakes are the result of minimum size regulations and harvest activities or environmental conditions. The results of this study may affect a large number of waters in the northeast portion of the province.
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June 14th, 2010
prime8

what he wrote...

The restriction on spear or bow fishing for pike was implemented when we introduced minimum size limits on the species. Until then pike, perch, lake whitefish and suckers were actively pursued on a limited number of lakes. Perch, whitefish and perch are still allowed to be taken with spears or arrows.

The discussions at the public consultation sessions for the pike management plan did focus on the two issues you raise; the need for minimum sizes and the possibility of fish being injured and subsequently dying from their injuries. The need for the regulation was apparent for the size issue but comments were also collected on the injury issue. Based on all the comments received the regulations were changed to remove pike from species eligible for the gear.
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June 14th, 2010
abid

For sure. If you are going somewhere just let me know, I'm always looking for people to learn from!
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June 10th, 2010
prime8

hey bud, I talked to the fisheries people here in Alberta... the guy says that they will reconsider letting spearfisers hunt the fish in lakes without size limits.
I figured that would be progress. :-)
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June 8th, 2010
abid

Hey where do you live in Alberta? I live in Cold Lake and was looking for someone to go on a short trip with. What say you. Just say when and where if its not too far i'll probably take you up on it.
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May 11th, 2010
igodeep

likewise,
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May 5th, 2010
prime8

Alberta spearos... new group, feel free to join.
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About Erik

Type of Diving

Spearfishing

Biography

Just ask 8^)

Location

Canada

Interests

spearfishing, listening, camping, running, my GSXR750

Occupation

Counsellor
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