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Portions of five Vermont streams may be appropriate for special regulation management of wild trout populations,
according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.
A statewide survey of Vermont anglers conducted by the department showed broad support for the use of special
fishing regulations to improve the quality of angling. Special
regulations are generally created to help increase survival of wild
trout by reducing angler harvest. If regulations prove successful,
greater numbers and sizes of trout and increased angler catch rates can result.
Department fishery biologists have identified trout streams throughout the state that meet many of the biological
criteria for special regulation management. These include portions of the Dog, Mettawee, New Haven, Winooski and Lamoille Rivers. Public opinion on the potential use of special
regulations on these waters is also needed.
Biologists will hold five meetings to provide information on this process, as well as to gather public input to help identify specific stream sections and regulation options for consideration.
All meetings will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you have an interest in these proposals, please plan on attending one of the following meetings:
Oct 14 - Montpelier High School Cafeteria, Montpelier
Oct 18 - South Burlington High School Cafeteria, 550
Dorset St., South Burlington
Oct 19 - Peoples Academy Auditorium, Jct. Routes 12 &
15A, Morrisville
Oct 26 - Mettawee Community School, Route 153, West
Pawlet
Oct 28 - Howden Hall, West Street, Bristol
If you are unable to attend these meetings, but would like further information or would like to fill out a questionnaire on this subject, please call Vermont Fish & Wildlife at (802) 485-
7566.
Uploaded: 10/2/1999
Uploaded: 10/2/1999