DNR seeks public input to develop whitefish rule

whitefishWhitefish Rule Development Meeting

Meeting set for May 12 at Door County Government Building

DNR seeks public input to develop whitefish rule

Wisconsin DNR is in the process of developing a specific rule to better protect spawning whitefish in northern Lake Michigan and to potentially modify commercial fishing zone whitefish allocation or zone structure to better reflect current whitefish abundance and distribution.

The goal of the meeting is to discuss potential changes and gather informal feedback prior to drafting a specific rule change proposal. There will be future formal public involvement opportunities during the official rule change process. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Peninsula Room of the Door County Government Building.

Meeting location, schedule and contact information

Date:   Thursday, May 12, 2016

Time:   6:30 p.m.

Place:  Door County Government Building, 421 Nebraska St. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Peninsula Room is near the 4th Avenue building entrance

Contact: David Boyarski, northern Lake Michigan fisheries supervisor, 920-746-2865,David.Boyarsi@wisconsin.gov