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    FREE Lure!!

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    Well though a bit speculative I gave it a try. While considering the whole thing I wondered if it would work with any other lure companies as well so I sent requests off to seven others too...

    You must be an optimist.

    I should send the auto manufacturers an email,just in case..:D

    Fishing Opportunities Increased

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    Lake Erie Walleye Stocks Rebound Making Harvest Increase Possible

    NIAGARA FALLS — The Ontario government welcomes the decision by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission's Lake Erie Committee to increase the allowable harvest of Lake Erie walleye by 143 per cent, Natural Resources Minister David Ramsay said today.

    "Ontario's Lake Erie commercial and sport fishers have had to limit their walleye fishing in recent years," said Ramsay. "Due to an increase in fish stocks, Ontario will be able to set higher quotas for its commercial fishery, resulting in increased economic benefits for many of the lake's small fishing communities."

    Walleye is the most important species for Ontario's Lake Erie commercial fishers and anglers. The decline of the walleye population through the 1990s prompted the Lake Erie Committee to reduce the walleye allowable harvest by 56 per cent in 2000 and by another 30 per cent in 2004. An excellent spawn by walleye in 2003 resulted in a huge increase in young walleye, which will start being caught throughout western and central Lake Erie this year.

    "Lake Erie has the most productive fishery of all the Great Lakes," said Ramsay. "Recent problems such as botulism and declining water levels appear to have ended. Today's decision recognizes that the lake is a source of high quality fish products for national and international markets, and a great place for residents and visitors to Ontario to go sport fishing."

    The committee has also made a decision to increase the 2005 lake-wide allowable harvest of yellow perch by seven per cent. After undergoing a severe decline in the 1990s, perch stocks are now abundant throughout most of the lake.

    The Lake Erie Committee is made up of representatives from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, New York Department of Environmental Conservation, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Every March, the committee reviews the status of the lake's fisheries and decides on the total amount of the allowable walleye and yellow perch catch for that year. Ontario's share of the allowable harvest is used as the basis for setting commercial fishing quotas.

    Province In Talks With Partner About Leasing Fish Hatchery

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    Ontario Federation Of Anglers And Hunters May Lease Facility

    TORONTO — The Ministry of Natural Resources is close to an agreement that would see the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) lease the Ringwood fish hatchery near Stouffville, Natural Resources Minister David Ramsay announced today.

    "I am very pleased that we are able to build on our partnership with the OFAH to provide recreational fishing opportunities into the future," said Ramsay. "The ministry and the OFAH have successfully partnered on many important initiatives, including invasive species, hunter education and Atlantic salmon restoration."

    "We are pleased that the Minister is committed to have meaningful dialogue with the OFAH towards conserving our precious fish and wildlife stocks," said OFAH Executive Director Mike Reader. "We look forward to continuing our dialogue with the ministry with respect to the Ringwood hatchery. The goal of the OFAH is to make sure that we do what is right for a diverse and viable fishery, and that we do what is right for Ontario’s angling community. If these two elements are part of the equation, we will ultimately look to enter into an agreement to lease the Ringwood hatchery."

    As part of its ongoing program assessment and commitment to fiscal efficiencies, the ministry was planning to take Ringwood out of production and consolidate production in the remaining nine hatcheries.

    The OFAH is building on its long-standing partnership with the government. The OFAH also led the successful launch of the Atlantic Salmon Restoration Project. The funding support garnered for the Atlantic salmon project is critical to the Normandale hatchery continuing its important fish culture programs, including the rearing of Atlantic salmon and chinook salmon production for Lake Ontario.

    Developing partnerships in fish production is just one way the McGuinty government is helping protect our natural environment. Other initiatives include:

    Launching Ontario’s Biodiversity Strategy to engage Ontarians in the protection of a wide variety of plant and animal life.

    Preserving 1.8 million acres of green space by creating the Greenbelt across the Golden Horseshoe.

    Providing new incentives for private landowners to protect and restore significant natural heritage features on their land.

    The ministry remains committed to fish hatchery programs and yesterday announced a $13.2 million investment in the Dorion Fish Culture Station near Thunder Bay.

    The Ministry of Natural Resources will produce an average of seven million fish for stocking the Great Lakes and inland waters next year.

    Virus now killing perch

    in Great Lakes News

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    Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council

    Infection appears to be waning; poses no threat to human health

    COLUMBUS, OH - A viral infection caused an extensive die off of yellow perch and freshwater drum (sheephead) in Lake Erie this spring, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

    Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) was detected for the first time in Lake Erie earlier this year. At this point, the infection appears to be waning and few fish have died in recent weeks. VHS poses no threat to human health.

    As the temperature of Lake Erie rises, the risk of fish becoming infected from VHS drops considerably,†said Jeff Tyson, fisheries biology supervisor with the division. “The optimal temperature for VHS to affect fish is 40 to 60 degrees

    Fahrenheit. Lake Erie water temperature is now in the mid 60-degree range and getting warmer.â€

    VHS is a relatively common virus in Europe and Japan where it has affected fresh and saltwater fishes, primarily salmon species in aquaculture facilities. Prior to 2005, VHS was known mostly in saltwater and estuarine systems along the east and west coasts of North America. The virus was first detected in the Great Lakes region (Lake Ontario) in 2005.

    Significant numbers of sheephead were found dead in the Western Basin of Lake Erie, beginning in mid April. Later, a less-severe die off of yellow perch was detected in the Central Basin. Testing conducted by the division on both fish species revealed VHS infection. A VHS outbreak also has been identified as causing a die off of round goby and muskellunge in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway this year.

    Deer gets inside house, attacks Ohio woman

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    BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio - A 75-year-old northeast Ohio woman is recovering from injuries she received this week when a deer got into her home and attacked her.

    Mary Blake of suburban Cleveland opened her patio door Wednesday to let her border collie back inside and was shocked when a female deer followed close behind.

    Blake says she tried to shut the door, but the deer knocked it off track and then knocked into Blake and started stomping her.

    Blake frantically called police as the deer damaged her walls, furniture and some keepsakes.

    Two police officers arrived and were able to coax the deer outside.

    Blake was treated at the hospital for bruises and cuts on her arms, legs and stomach. She has 27 stitches on her right knee.

    Al-Qaida in Iraq's al-Zarqawi 'terminated'

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    Well if anyone deserved to die, he was up there. But when the dust settles and the U.S. is gone do you really think there will be a democracy there or any change for the better.

    These peeps dont even know what democracy is. They are in a land that has thrived on war from biblical times.

    So in the end what does this really accomplish.

    I am in no way bashing the soldiers who are serving over there, they get the upmost in respect from me, however Bush and his policy are a different story.

    Unfortunately terrorism will never be gone.

    My Rant :)

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