Daryl to speak May 7th about future stocking

Brian · 05-02-2008, 05:01 AM

NGPC is considering a proposal to stock muskies once, every three years. Obviously, this would be a significant change in strategy....

Daryl Bauer (and possibly Dean Rosenthal) will be on hand at our May 7th meeting, at Scheels in Omaha, to provide a little information and answer your questions.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

More details to follow.....

- B

**Mako** · 05-02-2008, 07:53 AM

Brian, I'm not familiar with the strategy now. How different is this from the current strategy?

Brian · 05-02-2008, 05:17 PM

more details....

Right now, as in years past, NGPC is producing muskellunge every year.

The waterbodies seen as suitable for Muskies are on an every-other year rotation. As an example, District 2 (Merritt, Calamus, and Cottonwood -Steverson) would be stocked one year....the next year everyone else (Elwood, GI LE Ray, Fremont 7-8, Zorinski, Timber Point and Enders) would be stocked. Basically, it just spreads out the cost of producing an expensive fish.

Under the new "plan" (as I understand it), in Feb 2010, all District Supervisors who want muskies stocked within their territory would file the requests and they'd all get fish all at once in March of 2011- rather than
being on an every-other-year rotation. Requests could again be made in Feb 2014.

(without having heard any real details) My primary concern is the possibility of a total failure of a year-class prior to Spring-stocking, which has happened in the past.

- B

ogrefish · 05-15-2008, 03:49 PM

The presentation was very informative. As usual Daryl was full of info and a passion for the subject. The change centers on going to a 3 year cycle where they raise fish for all of the lakes to recieve muskies in the same year. they raise fish every year now but do not stock every lake every year. Instead they stock some every two years and some every three. By coordinating this cycle it will dramatically reduce the cost of rearing muskie for our state. This cost decrease has some potential to produce problems but they have been responsive in the past so we should trust them to make the right decisions until they prove us wrong. There are some side benefits that could be realized if we present a strong case for them. Come on M.I., I think the wheels are already turning... right, Brian; right, Junkie?
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Brian Brian is waiting for open water Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 178 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Daryl to speak May 7th about future stocking NGPC is considering a proposal to stock muskies once, every three years. Obviously, this would be a significant change in strategy.... Daryl Bauer (and possibly Dean Rosenthal) will be on hand at our May 7th meeting, at Scheels in Omaha, to provide a little information and answer your questions. Everyone is welcome to attend. More details to follow..... - B __________________

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05-02-2008, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brian Brian is waiting for open water Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 178 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	more details.... Right now, as in years past, NGPC is producing muskellunge every year. The waterbodies seen as suitable for Muskies are on an every-other year rotation. As an example, District 2 (Merritt, Calamus, and Cottonwood -Steverson) would be stocked one year....the next year everyone else (Elwood, GI LE Ray, Fremont 7-8, Zorinski, Timber Point and Enders) would be stocked. Basically, it just spreads out the cost of producing an expensive fish. Under the new "plan" (as I understand it), in Feb 2010, all District Supervisors who want muskies stocked within their territory would file the requests and they'd all get fish all at once in March of 2011- rather than being on an every-other-year rotation. Requests could again be made in Feb 2014. (without having heard any real details) My primary concern is the possibility of a total failure of a year-class prior to Spring-stocking, which has happened in the past. - B __________________

05-15-2008, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
ogrefish ogrefish has no status. Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The presentation was very informative. As usual Daryl was full of info and a passion for the subject. The change centers on going to a 3 year cycle where they raise fish for all of the lakes to recieve muskies in the same year. they raise fish every year now but do not stock every lake every year. Instead they stock some every two years and some every three. By coordinating this cycle it will dramatically reduce the cost of rearing muskie for our state. This cost decrease has some potential to produce problems but they have been responsive in the past so we should trust them to make the right decisions until they prove us wrong. There are some side benefits that could be realized if we present a strong case for them. Come on M.I., I think the wheels are already turning... right, Brian; right, Junkie? Guess who Last edited by ogrefish; 05-15-2008 at 03:50 PM.. Reason: forgot to put...

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