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DNR to present Lake Michigan management options for public input
If you are able to make time, please voice your opinion. There has been little participation in the past,so our voice is strong. MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will share high-priority management actions for the Lake Michigan fishery identified by charter captains, recreational anglers and other interested partners at informational meetings scheduled for Sept. 3-4, 2019. The public meetings will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the following locations: September 3, 2019 September 4, 2019 The meetings are a follow-up to an informational meeting held in May to gather stakeholder input on potential Lake Michigan management strategies. Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes fisheries supervisor, said the department received numerous suggestions and useful information at the meeting as well as more than 60emailed comments from stakeholders during the public comment period on management of the multi-million-dollar fishery. "The department is thankful for the diverse stakeholder interest and participation in discussing and developing management strategies for Lake Michigan salmon and trout," Eggold said. "The Lake Michigan informational meeting will provide an opportunity for discussion of management options and strategies that acknowledge the diverse biological, social and economic feedback we've received." The upcoming Lake Michigan informational meeting will include a presentation by the department followed by a facilitated discussion. DNR staff will present management options and actions, and will cover topics including:
DNR continues to work with regional clubs, recreational anglers, fishing tournament participants and charter captains to monitor their experiences with this year's catch and gather additional data. Background information including a copy of the presentation to stakeholders from DNR's May 20 meeting in Cleveland, Wis., can be found by visiting the DNR website and searching "Lake Michigan salmon and trout meetings." Contact(s): Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes fisheries supervisor, Bradley.Eggold@wisconsin.gov, 414-303-0138 OR Todd Kalish, Fisheries Management deputy bureau director, 608-266-5285 |
Grace church fishing clinic
Salmon Unlimited will be doing the Kids Fishing Clinic at Grace. This is Open to the Public. Suggested ages for the Kids Clinic is 4 to 15 1/2. Volunteers needed If you would like to Volunteer please contact May Lee at marylee@suwis.org
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Club Treasurer NEEDED!
Salmon Unlimited is in need of a treasurer. (Or two) Ideally this position would be for someone with a background dealing with non-profit organizations and accounting. Please send a PM if this is a position you are interested in. This is a volunteer position. Please contact ron@suwis.org if you have any interest in this position. |
2019 Kids Fishing clinic Canceled
This years Kids fishing clinic at the Quarry Park has been canceled. We will be looking into trying again next season. ~RW |
SAR Wrapup Meeting 8/5
There will be a meeting at the 5th St yacht Club on 8/5 at 7pm to discuss the 2019 SAR event. All are welcome to come down and participate. ~RW |
Life Rings
The life rings have been placed on South Pier. We will have some media coverage Thursday Jun 20th at 9am if anyone is interested in coming down. Thank you to all of those who were involved in this project. Your persistence has paid off. ~RW |
Kenosha Classic standings
The Kenosha classic and southwest series standings have been uploaded to the resources page for those interested in following. You may also view them by clicking the links below. ~RW |
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Series 2019 - Kenosha.pdf
Big Fish
Members can find the registration form for the Big Fish award on the resources page. Good Luck! ~RW |
New life rings
Salmon Unlimited Vice President, Jim "Doc" Poplawski and Salmon Unlimited Board Member/FishOn Editor Scott Poplawski do some fabricating of the life rings Salmon Unlimited is donating and mounting to be put up in the next couple weeks on south pier in Racine. If you own a company or your employer would like to donate a cash prize or a prize to Salmon A Rama for this years contest please contact me ~RW. |
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Heads up
If you have any material that should be considered for the news and social media page, please contact me (Ron Wesley) at ron@suwis.org If you believe something has been posted incorrectly or missed, please contact me as well. ~RW |
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