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READ: May 24, 2007: DNR Asks Anglers To Help Prevent Spread Of VHS
Anglers Asked To Not Take Live Bait From One Lake To Another
UPDATED: 8:52 am CST January 11,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- The state Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to help prevent the spread of a deadly fish virus this winter.Although it has no effect on humans, VHS can be deadly to many kinds of Wisconsin fish. The DNR is asking anglers to not take live fish or bait from one lake to another or to use live bait that was bought outside of Wisconsin."We're trying to get anglers to embrace a set of behaviors and realize that they have an individual role in maintaining the integrity of Wisconsin's fisheries," said Kurt Welke, a fisheries biologist.For more information about the VHS emergency rules, visit this Web page (PDF format).
Previous Stories:
- December 5, 2007: Natural Resources Board Makes VHS Rules Permanent
- November 7, 2007: Experts Update Lawmakers On Fight Against Fish Virus
- November 2, 2007: Statewide VHS Rules Go Into Effect
- August 16, 2007: Emergency Rule To Expand Testing For Fish Virus
- August 13, 2007: Wisconsin Agriculture Department Issues New VHS Rules
- August 6, 2007: VHS Fish Virus Found in Northern Wisconsin
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