Spearfishing Now Allowed on Houghton Lake and a Survey for Anglers
Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 10/12/2012 02:30 PM EDT
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Spearfishing Restriction Removed on Houghton Lake
After nearly 75 years, the spearfishing prohibition on Houghton Lake in Roscommon County has been removed. This removal will allow for additional angling opportunities on this 20,044 acre lake.
This opportunity was created thanks to Fisheries Order 219, signed by DNR Director Keith Creagh at yesterday’s Natural Resources Commission Meeting in Ontonagon. The order also allows for crossbows to be added to the list of acceptable spearing gear for anglers spearfishing in Michigan.
Both opportunities – spearfishing on Houghton Lake and the use of crossbows when spearfishing – went in to immediate effect on October 11, 2012.
For more information on spearfishing in the state, check out the 2012 Michigan Fishing Guide.
To take the survey, just visit http://uac.utoledo.edu/uacsurveys/lecmfs.htm. The survey should only take five minutes to complete and all participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card.
Some types of baitfish are capable of being infected with viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) and the disease can be spread to many species, including sport fish, in the Great Lakes area. It is anticipated that this survey will help researchers understand the decisions you make to use certified VHS free or to use not certified VHS free live emerald shiners.
Thank you!
This opportunity was created thanks to Fisheries Order 219, signed by DNR Director Keith Creagh at yesterday’s Natural Resources Commission Meeting in Ontonagon. The order also allows for crossbows to be added to the list of acceptable spearing gear for anglers spearfishing in Michigan.
Both opportunities – spearfishing on Houghton Lake and the use of crossbows when spearfishing – went in to immediate effect on October 11, 2012.
For more information on spearfishing in the state, check out the 2012 Michigan Fishing Guide.
Do you use live emerald shiners to fish? Take this survey!
A survey being conducted by The University of Toledo Lake Erie Center is looking to determine what factors Michigan anglers consider when choosing live baitfish. DNR Fisheries Division would appreciate the cooperation of Michigan anglers in taking this survey – particularly if you use live emerald shiners as bait.
To take the survey, just visit http://uac.utoledo.edu/uacsurveys/lecmfs.htm. The survey should only take five minutes to complete and all participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card.
Some types of baitfish are capable of being infected with viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) and the disease can be spread to many species, including sport fish, in the Great Lakes area. It is anticipated that this survey will help researchers understand the decisions you make to use certified VHS free or to use not certified VHS free live emerald shiners.
Thank you!