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MNR proposes closure of winter trout season on Lake of the Woods
Posted by Steve on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 (17:18:26) (113 reads)
Recommendation consistent with existing regulations for Clearwater Bay
Posted By Reg Clayton
Kenora district Ministry of Natural Resources is proposing to close the winter lake trout season on Lake of the Woods in 2010 – excluding Whitefish Bay – to protect the species from over fishing during the ‘harshest angling period of the year’.
The recommendation is among management options listed in the Lake Trout Lake of the Woods report dated April 30 and consistent with existing regulations for Clearwater Bay. If adopted, the trout season on Lake of the Woods would extend from the third Saturday of May to Sept. 30.
Report author MNR Lake of the Woods area supervisor Scott Lockhart notes the ministry anticipates under taking a review of its lake trout management objectives and strategies with a lake specific management plan for Lake of the Woods. However, it is anticipated that a lake-wide planning process will not be undertaken for at least a year. The report refers to anglers citing concerns regarding the Lake of the Woods lake trout fishery as indicative to MNR of public interest in having an interim strategy in place for 2010.
The report notes although protection for lake trout applies within a defined boundary under the Clearwater Bay lake trout regulations, anglers have discovered areas just outside Clearwater Bay where trout can be found during the winter months. The seasonal movement to Ptarmigan Bay and other areas adjacent to Clearwater Bay occurs due to the cooling of lake temperature in the fall providing suitable living conditions for trout.
“As a result there has been an increasing harvest of the Clearwater Bay lake trout population when they are caught outside of the area where the specific lake trout regulations apply,†the report states.
It adds alternative fishery management options, including status quo – doing nothing, would likely result in an increased harvest as more anglers become aware of trout moving out of the Clearwater Bay protected area during the winter. A catch and released option was also rejected due to concerns of fish mortality from handling and exposure to harsh winter weather conditions.
Source: http://www.lotwenterprise.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1570260
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How to build a $100 ice shack
Posted by Steve on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 (22:37:10) (239 reads)
Basic Materials:
3 sheets of 4' x 8' x 5/8" plywood
1 heavy piece of canvas or poly tarp 8' x 15'
1 - 2" x2" x 7' ridge pole
3 - 2" x 4" x 7" floor supports/skis
(optional for towing)
2 handles per door
2 barrel bolts per door
4 - 2" hinges for floor openings
assorted screws, heavy duty staples
Optional Materials:
2 - 4" eye bolts and rope for towing
3 - 6" x 5/8" plywood ridge poles
desired paint, stain, or varnish
Tools Needed:
staple gun
jig saw
skill saw
screw gun
sharp knife
pencil and string
measuring tape
These basic plans are for a sturdy, collapsible easy-to-transport hut. Adding ski supports (2" x 4" or 2" x 6" runners) allows it to be pulled behind a snowbile or ATV.
Directions:
First, place a 40" x 84" piece of 5/8 plywood on the floor. On one end of the plywood, screw down a 2" x 4" x 40". The back panel of the hut is fastened to this 2" x 4", to enable the front panel to lay flat with the back panel on top of it (see diagrams A and B below).
If you are adding skis, put them on now with 2" or 3" wood screws. Space the skis 20" apart and taper the front ends for easy towing (see diagrams C and D below).
Next, take the remaining two sheets of plywood and mark 6'. Measure down from this mark 20" in the centre of each sheet and tie a 20" piece of string to a nail. Drive a nail into the mark on each panel; fasten the pencil and string to this nail, and, holding the pencil, scribe an arc on the top of each panel (see diagram F below).
Use a jig saw to cut out the arcs. Slide the off-cut plywood down 3" or 4" under the cut panel and mark the radius. This curved piece of off-cut can be used later to attach the tarp.
Next, measure a 2' x 4' doorway on the front and back panels, if two doors are required. Leave a 5" sill on the bottom to keep out blowing snow and retain plywood strength (see diagram G below).
Cut out the door(s) with a jig saw and re-attach with two hinges. A handle and latch completes the job. A small porthole can be cut at one or both ends for ventilation. If a heater is to be used, ventilation is a must to avoid build-up of dangerous carbon monoxide. Also, a small viewing hole at either end at eye level can be cut out and covered with a piece of plastic or lexan.
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Assembly
Using three hinges for each panel, fasten them inside to the hut. To maintain an even height, keep the front and back panels flush with the bottom of the floor. They fold with the hut (see diagram E below).
The framework can now be erected and the ridge pole put in place on top (see diagram I below). For added strength and comfort, two more ridge poles can be added at the side, giving the angler a place to lean back and have a shelf in front of him/her.
With the frame erected, apply the canvas or tarp (see diagram I below). You might need a helping hand. If you wish, you can staple every 3" to 4" on the side panels and floor. A 3" or 4" plywood security strip on the front and back panels adds durability and strength. Now, cut openings in the plywood floor to the size of the auger hole you intend to use. I prefer to make a 10" x 14" hinged rectangular opening and use a small barrel bolt to hold it closed. This prevents snow from entering while transporting the hut behind a snowmobile. The basic hut is now finished. A coat of paint, stain, or varnish on wooden parts helps preserve them.
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Transportation
To transport the hut, just remove the ridge pole(s), fold the front panel, and then the back panel over the front panel (see diagram D below). A small propane heater keeps the inside of the hut amazingly warm especially if snow is banked up around the outside. Seating can be folding chairs or stools.
Materials cost $100 to $200, depending on the quality of the covering and plywood you use. The hut is designed for years, so the initial cost of quality products is well justified.
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Groom with a view - Snowmobile clubs get provincial commitment
Posted by Steve on Sunday, November 23, 2008 (22:45:18) (189 reads)
Snowmobile clubs across Manitoba will be grooming their trails this winter after all.
Pinawa’s Mac Pellow, regional representative of the Eastern Region Snowmobile Association — confirmed Nov. 10 their association and others received confirmation the province will be combining snowmobile licenses with the provincial Snopass for the 2009-2010 season.
The letter — received by Snoman Inc., which acts as the provincial networking body of snowmobile clubs — averted what would have been a huge crisis for snowmobilers in Eastman and the Interlake as clubs had threatened to withhold grooming services if something wasn’t done to integrate the two permits.
“We said we wouldn’t groom the trails this year at all if it didn’t happen,†Pellow said.
Snowmobile clubs in Manitoba are responsible for grooming over 12,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails each winter, ensuring they are safe and passable. But for several years, the clubs have had to contend with snowmobilers who use the groomed trails without having a Snopass, which costs around $100.
The Snopass fees go to Snoman, which then spreads out the funds among the province’s 50 snowmobile clubs to help fuel and maintain their trail grooming machines.
With the province’s commitment, snowmobilers will be required to buy the Snopass at the same time they purchase their annual snowmobile license, ensuring a guaranteed flow of funds for the province’s clubs.
South Interlake SnoRiders president Joe Thievin said his club alone works with an annual $25,000 budget spending over $6,000 last season on fuel. He believes the government commitment will be a huge benefit.
“There is no question this is a positive move,†said Thievin, one of several dedicated volunteers who himself sits in a groomer for approximately 175 hours each winter. “Right now approximately 40 per cent of snowmobilers that use the trail system don’t put a pass on their sled, so this integration will bring them in. With more money coming in to the system, we will be less reliant on fundraising.â€
Thievin added “giving up†was the only reaction available if a collaboration wasn’t made.
Snoman executive director Duncan Stokes said the selling of Snopasses began in 1994 with literally a small number being sold.
Last season, 15,000 were sold meaning the infrastructure exceeded their volunteer base.
“We’ve simply grown beyond it,†Stokes said. “That being said, 25,000 snowmobiles were registered, meaning 10,000 did not purchase Snopasses, with many, we can only assume, still using the trail system.â€
Stokes added a similar integration was done in Saskatchewan three years ago and has met with positive reviews.
“We’ve been discussing it for the last two year,†Stokes said. “They feel it’s a very effective program.â€
Thievin said combining Snopasses with registrations will assist the 470 vendors that have been gracious enough to sell Snopasses and ask for nothing in return.
“We know of gas stations that have had to double their staff to sell passes and all the insurance agents in our area have sold them as well,†Thievin noted. “This will streamline things and create one less burden.â€
When asked what the end result would have been if clubs declined to groom trails, Stokes shivered.
“No volunteer effort...I’ve tried not to think about it,†he laughed. “It would have been disastrous.â€
Stokes added if there was no groomed trail system, other concerns of trespassing, the disrespect of private property and possible safety issues would have popped up as die-hard sledders would continue to get their weekend fix.
Source: http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1308868
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ICE FISHING SHELTER REMOVAL
Posted by Steve on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 (22:38:05) (240 reads)
All ice fishing shelters must clearly display the owner’s name and
address. Ice fishing shelters must be removed by March 9 on the Red
River, by March 31 in the rest of the Southern Division and by April 15 in
the Northwest, North Central and Northeast Divisions, or when requested
to do so by a Natural Resource Officer due to unsafe ice conditions.
Shelters must be stored or disposed of away from the shore and
on private property. Manitoba Conservation Parks Branch requires
that ice fishing shelters in provincial parks meet size, location and
use standards. For more information including specific details,
please contact your local Manitoba Conservation Office.
Source: http://www.gov.mb.ca/waterstewardship/fisheries/recreation/07guide.pdf
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HOT TUB & FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA
Posted by Steve on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 (19:19:21) (169 reads)
The Fish’n line magazine’s 2nd Annual
HOT TUB & FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA
Feb 15-17, 2008
Kenora, Ontario.
Ok folks, here we go again. This year the date is set for our party Friday Feb 15 to Sunday Feb 17 in Kenora Ontario on beautiful Lake of the Woods.
Cost is $140.00 per person…for the whole weekend!
You get……2 nights stay at the Super 8, get together Friday night , BBQ, drinks, music and a Texas hold ‘em tournament, free continental breakfasts both Saturday and Sunday am. BIG party, music, dancing and fantastic meal (Prime Rib with all the fixings!) Saturday night in a private banquet room at the hotel. Fishing all day Saturday, appetizers, beverages on the ice, possibility of some Berkley prizes and access to the Hot Tub on the ice. Fishing Sunday for those interested and much much more! This is a fun event and not a tournament.
We will have change rooms on the ice for those wanting to use the tub, a couple of heated shacks and hopefully a ton of fish will be caught, we should be on a good walleye hump, they are scouting it out as we speak. We will also have a fish fry and some goodies to eat!
Bring your own portables and shacks if you want, live bait should be available on the ice, bring an appetite!
If you do not need a room the cost for the Saturday fishing, hot tub and party will be $70.00 per person.
If your interested please email ASAP and let me know how many will be in your group. We will all meet at the Super 8 motle around 8-9pm on Friday. Check into the Super 8 anytime after 4pm. I have over 30 rooms pre booked so it’s a first come first serve. So far it looks like we will have about 60 people. They will book soon!
Hope to se you there. For more info if needed or to reserve your space email me at fishnline @ shaw.ca .
[b]Oh and $25 of every booking will be donated to the Children’s Make a Wish Foundation! [b/]
Steven Wintemute
Publisher, Fish’n line magazine.
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