Public comment sought on proposed 2012-2013 ice fishing

by Courtesy of
| August 5, 2012 7:15 AM

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on ice fishing contests proposed for the 2012-13 winter season.

Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Most contests require catch-and-release fishing and participants may not keep any fish.

Applications for contests may be approved, denied, or approved with conditions. Conditions placed on contests are often aimed at minimizing fish mortality, regulating harvest, avoiding user conflicts, or requiring additional access site maintenance.

Send comments by Aug. 29 to FWP-Fisheries Bureau, Attn: Public Comment on Fishing Derbies, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701; or email to begiddings@mt.gov. For more information call 406-444-2449 or email to begiddings@mt.gov.

Proposed ice-fishing derbies in the area include:

-Feb. 1-23, 2013 10th Annual Perch Pounder on all Region One (Northwest Montana) waters

-Feb. 16, 2013 Snappy Sport Senter 13th Annual Lake Mary Ronan Derby

-March 9, 2013 The Perch Assault on Lake Mary Ronan