03-17-2016, 01:53 PM
[quote PACKFAN]Me to, I signed a petition back in the late 70's to close it originally, I was at the RAC meeting a couple years ago at Brigham City where we had to wait until after midnight to be heard, when we were what was said to the F&G fell on deaf ears.[/quote]
I hate to tell you guys, but just because you spoke your mind, neither the RAC nor the WB should automatically do what you say. Remember, the process is designed for the RACs and the WB to receive inputs from a number of different and often competing interests (including what fishermen want and what the DWR recommends). Their job is to make a decision based on all the input...not just part of it. So, despite giving your input and speaking your mind, that does NOT mean the WB and RACs should have closed the inlet.
Also, FWIW, the DWR aren't the final decision makers in the rule-making process. The WB is. These people are NOT employees of the DWR but are appointed by the Governor. IF you don't like how the WB votes and the decisions they make, you should probably take that up with them personally, with the Governor who elected them, or work diligently at getting people who do agree with you elected when positions open up (these openings are advertised by the DWR).
Personally, I don't care whether the inlet is open or not...it has been years since I have fished Willard and walleye will never be a fish I specifically target (I think they fight like a wet sock). So, go back and debate whether the inlet should be open or not...
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I hate to tell you guys, but just because you spoke your mind, neither the RAC nor the WB should automatically do what you say. Remember, the process is designed for the RACs and the WB to receive inputs from a number of different and often competing interests (including what fishermen want and what the DWR recommends). Their job is to make a decision based on all the input...not just part of it. So, despite giving your input and speaking your mind, that does NOT mean the WB and RACs should have closed the inlet.
Also, FWIW, the DWR aren't the final decision makers in the rule-making process. The WB is. These people are NOT employees of the DWR but are appointed by the Governor. IF you don't like how the WB votes and the decisions they make, you should probably take that up with them personally, with the Governor who elected them, or work diligently at getting people who do agree with you elected when positions open up (these openings are advertised by the DWR).
Personally, I don't care whether the inlet is open or not...it has been years since I have fished Willard and walleye will never be a fish I specifically target (I think they fight like a wet sock). So, go back and debate whether the inlet should be open or not...
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