Sunday, April 8, 2012
Bill introduced by Rep. David Craig is signed into law, and aims to protect waters from Asian Carp by lifting limits on their harvest.
On April 5, Governor Scott Walker signed into law Assembly Bill 377, State Representative David Craig’s (R-Town of Vernon) bill, which defines Asian Carp as rough fish and allows the taking of all rough fish with a crossbow. Representatives from the disabled sportspersons group, Challenge the Outdoors, and the Wisconsin Bowfishing Association were in attendance at the bill signing with Rep. Craig. Under the current law, individuals are allowed to take only one Asian Carp. By defining Asian Carp as rough fish, AB 377 allows sportsmen to harvest an unlimited number of Asian Carp and also legalizes the taking of all rough fish with a crossbow. "I am pleased that the Governor has signed AB 377, which will expand access to bowfishing for all …
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Asian carp legislation would label them as rough fish and allow crossbows to be used in taking them from lakes.
The Wisconsin State Assembly passed Representative David Craig’s (R-Town of Vernon) bill, Assembly Bill 377, on a bipartisan vote. Assembly Bill 377 defines Asian Carp as rough fish and allows the taking of rough fish with a crossbow. "I am pleased that the Assembly has taken this important step to expand access to outdoor sports not only for disabled sportsmen and women but for all Wisconsinites” said Rep. Craig in a release. “AB 377 is a common-sense solution for those who would like to get on the water and take part in eradicating rough fish from our state, while also enjoying our state waterways.” The bill also defines Asian Carp as rough fish, allowing the taking of Asian Carp by hook and line, by hand, by dip net, and by spear, …
Monday, November 14, 2011
Rep. Dave Craig and Senator Neil Kedzie introducing bills that would change method and limit to combat Asian carp
Representative David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) introduced legislation, co-authored by Representative Chad Weininger (R-Green Bay), which would allow the taking of 'rough fish' with a crossbow, according to a release from Rep. Craig's office. A companion bill in the Senate is being introduced by Senator Neal Kedzie (R-Elkhorn). Currently, the law allows a person to take a rough fish with a bow and arrow and rod and reel but does not allow fishing with a crossbow. Rep. Craig’s bill would allow all sportsmen, including disabled sportsmen—who are otherwise unable to utilize a bow and arrow—to fish for rough fish with a crossbow. “This bill is a win-win-win bill for taxpayers, disabled sportsmen and women and Wisconsin’s environment,” Craig …
Friday, September 23, 2011
Muskego’s conservation coordinator keeps an eye out for invasive species that threaten Muskego and the Midwest region. Here’s how you can help. Second in a series.
Conservation Coordinator Tom Zagar is Muskego’s sentinel on guard for the invasive species you hear about in the news, some of them on the radar for over 6 years. Two of them may pose an immediate threat, according to Zagar; in fact, the Wisconsin DNR is asking people to help identify and prevent their spread throughout Wisconsin. Here’s an update on invasive species in Muskego and the Midwest environments. The Feared Asian Carp: Like Getting Hit With A Bowling Ball, Sources Say While not an immediate threat to the Muskego area, it only takes one person to dump a bait bucket of unused minnows into an inland lake – a practice that’s illegal - to transfer young Asian carp to Muskego lakes, Zagar said. Recently, the US Army Corps of …
Dan B
8:53 am on Monday, April 9, 2012
It sure won't hurt, Plus giving the chance to people who can't pull a bow back the chance to try this chalanging sport. more ›