Raising the slot? - Mille Lacs Lake Fishing (Fishing Reports, Events, Tournament Information and more)

withapee · Member

Raising the slot?

tat2jonnie · Senior Member

Yeah. I'm with you on that one. The biggest slot we got is in their @$$.

Bobber · Admin / Moderator

withapee wrote:
Are there still plans to raise the slot limit? Duh ... that has to have State approval and they are "out to lunch". Really hurts the public and business owners. If the DNR can't enforce the fishing license law how can they enforce the slot limit?
Government shut down ?? HOLD my tax payments.

Well said! moving the slot to 20 inches would have been big for everyone.....from guide customers, resorts, fisherman in general! everyone....

get going and do your jobs! anyone up for reelection this coming fall!

Muskymadness · Veteran Member

Paper said yesterday that Friday was supposed to be the day, but that will most likely be delayed or not happen @ all.

MCallies · Malmo Bay Bomber

They suck! The Minnesota legislature is now a national disgrace.

They are going to continue to loose millions of dollars in business to other states as long as this State shutdown continues. It will not be easy to regain that business once it is lost. Dumb move number 1.

As we have heard -- soon the Beer removal will occur for many Miller and Coors products. Dumb move number 2.

A state without beer totally sucks!

There is no cure for STUPID.

Dumb and Dumber run ther State of Minnesota government.

irishsobno4 · Member

Don't forget the governer in that statement! He is out wandering the state instead of trying to hash this out.

fishinmission · Member

Well it looks like Dayton caved in. Too bad for the state but great news for the fishermen. Hopefully the slot will open soon.

tat2jonnie · Senior Member

I don't know that he caved in, exactly. I heard some Republicans caught him hanging around in the airport bathroom and grabbin' their ankles and stuff. Said something about a wide stance on the budget.

withapee · Member

I don't think Amy Koch has seen her ankles in some time. "Wide" stance is more like it. I'm sure the "give and take" to settle the budget will not benefit us at all. How does one claim his/her loss to the State? No one wins when the State shuts down. Instead of giving hand outs they should pay for their damages.

MCallies · Malmo Bay Bomber

Right on withapee....

Amy Coch is is registered red-haired big ass b*tch.

Let's hope the economic damage can be kept to aminimum.

Glen Ertl · Gray Goose Captain

no matter what happened.. I am sure we all got shafted somehow...again....

Muskymadness · Veteran Member

Why is Dayton "caving in" too bad for the state? Were you in favor of spending more than we had? I don't know about anyone else, but if I have $100 in my checking account, I don't try to spend $250.

Fife · Formica Flat Vet

Muskymadness wrote:
Why is Dayton "caving in" too bad for the state? Were you in favor of spending more than we had? I don't know about anyone else, but if I have $100 in my checking account, I don't try to spend $250.

Its unfortunate because the budget is only a solution for this year and will just make next year's budget that much worse. I wish they would have got together and "compromised" on a better long term solution, but atleast the shutdown is over.

RussDaBuss · Member

This whole thing ticks me off bad- What a good plan they decided on disbelief - Lets kick the can down the road for a couple more years and then lets deal with it. Both sides blow in my mind. I emailed them all this morning once again! I actually even got some responses already. My main gripe in the email- RACINO!!! Why not? They settle for borrowing the money for now- WHY not bring on the Racino??? What a perfect time for it. This would be money here to stay- not one time money. People will gamble- give them a choice on where to go! OR have the fine tribal industry give back to the state!

Ya- I'm not happy about or finest down in St. Paul right now

tat2jonnie · Senior Member

Drop the soap again, guys.

Now the DNR (Stands for Definately Needs Restructuring) says that since the state was shut down at the time the slot was supposed to change from 18" to 20" they can't change it at all!

Here's a quote from the F@*kwads:

Posted at 3:20 PM on July 14, 2011 by Paul Tosto (0 Comments)

Whether or not Republicans and Gov. Mark Dayton reach accord today on a budget, the two-week state government shutdown means that Mille Lacs walleye limits will stay unchanged.

Here's the DNR release:

The Department of Natural Resources will not change the Lake Mille Lacs walleye slot limit this summer.

The current rule, requiring anglers to immediately release walleye from 18 inches through 28 inches, remains in effect. The possession limit is four, with one walleye larger than 28 inches allowed.
DNR biologists typically review angler harvest using creel surveys in May and June to determine whether the walleye length limit can be liberalized in mid-July.
Due to the state government shutdown that began July 1, DNR staff were unable to analyze creel data and estimate total winter and open-water harvest through June 30, as required by rule for the regulation to change.
DNR officials said there is also no way to post regulation changes on the DNR's website five days prior to the change becoming effective, as the rule requires.
All other fishing regulations remain in effect for Lake Mille Lacs.

Muskymadness · Veteran Member

What a complete Joke!!!! Not surprising, but ridicilous!

wallyhntr1 · Member

Our good ol Aitkin DNR rat bastards doing what they do best- regulating nonnatives for native benefit.

What do you suppose would have happened had this shutdown occured during netting season?

jbob · Member

This is what I got from Representative Denny McNamara:

Petes, I did just talk to DNR, they are evaluating it and should know within week or 2 what changes will be made. Thx Denny

withapee · Member

Does anyone know the volume of fish taken during the netting season this spring? I'm sure the DNR doesn't know. Now they don't have creel data and other harvest numbers. It sounds to me that the DNR has lost total control of Lake Mille Lacs. There are alot of large walleyes that will be hunting for a shortage of food. Good management DNR.

tat2jonnie · Senior Member

Ha!

Here's a quote from the D(umb).N(o sense).R(etards).:

DNR biologists typically review angler harvest using creel surveys in May and June to determine whether the walleye length limit can be liberalized in mid-July.

Well, folks, I am here to tell you that the only thing that has been determined here by these so called "biologists" is that D is a passing grade!

The creel checkers (who we all know ain't got a clue) gave them their numbers in May and June (which was before the idiots went on vacation) So one and one make two, etc. What's so hard to figure?

DO YOUR JOB @$$#0[E$ !!!!

MCallies · Malmo Bay Bomber

VERY WELL STATED, Jon.

1. Rule 1: DNR Management or 'the Dumb and Dumber System'

2. Rule 2: There is no cure for: Dumb and Dumber (DNR=Does Not use Reason)

3. Rule 3: Common Sense: The good fisherman who respect the lake will find a way to catch a legal fish.

4. Rule 4: Always remember Rule #2.

fshnforever · Newbie

its now on the dnr website they are raising it july 27th at 12:01 am

MCallies · Malmo Bay Bomber

Thanks Mike....July 27th will have to work... smile biggrin

MCallies · Malmo Bay Bomber

From Malmo Mike and Per the DNR Posting Jul 22, 2011:

Mille Lacs Lake Walleye Slot Limit Change

Date Posted: July 22, 2011

As required by the Expedited Emergency rule published in the State Register on April 25, 2011 (Volume 35, pages 1650-1652; Part 6264.0400, Subp. 4a, Item B), the walleye size limit on Mille Lacs Lake and associated tributaries will change as specified below because the walleye kill estimates were below the established quota of 238,500 pounds prior to July l.

As of 12:01 am July 27, the walleye regulations for Mille Lacs Lake and associated tributaries will be as follows:

While a person is on or fishing in Mille Lacs Lake and its associated tributaries to the posted boundaries, all walleye in possession must be greater than 28 inches in length or less than 20 inches in length. All walleye that are 20 to 28 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water. A person may take and possess not more than one walleye over 28 inches. The bag limit for walleye is four fish.

This regulation continues until midnight November 30, 2011. All fishing regulations for species other than walleye and all other fishing restrictions remain unchanged on Mille Lacs.

Go here for DNR site :

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/millelacs.html

tat2jonnie · Senior Member

Yipee!

Last night I had 4 I coulda kept.

That's good news, Mike.

MCallies · Malmo Bay Bomber

It is great news, Jon! smile smile smile wink

I will be there at Mille lacs in just 11 days or so -- I am counting on the better slot size to help us get some nice keepers. Good luck until I get there my friend!

have fun...keep me posted!

tat2jonnie · Senior Member

This time you got some cold ones coming from me.......

jbob · Member

The slot goes to 20" at midnight 7/27.

withapee · Member

I just hope the Resort Owners and guides can re-coup this year. Maybe they should raise the limit during ice fishing? I think we should at least ask for that due to the days we missed out on keeping the 18-1/4" fish. They usually raise the limit around the 15th (like last year) but it's still a reason to let them know we are not happy with the management of their department. The State and the DNR know what kind of revenues are at stake.