OHIO Changes Perch Limits ! ! !

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OHIO Changes Perch Limits ! ! !

Weak hatches lead to bag limit reduction

In response to weak yellow perch hatches in 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has issued an executive order to reduce the sport fishing bag limit for Lake Erie yellow perch from 40 to 30.

The Lake Erie yellow perch bag limit for sport anglers was only recently increased to 40 in 2006 and prior to that has been 30 over the past nine years.

“We are making the decision to manage the perch harvest in order to assure the long-term vitality of this important natural resource,†said Sean Logan, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. “Like Ohio’s deer herd, the perch population is an example of a continuous work in progress. Our goal as managers is to stay flexible, stay informed, and always be ready to adapt when change is needed.â€

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