Paint Creek Catch & Release Petition

[Woodland Rivers]

Steve,

Thanks for your vote and I agree with you. Perhaps the best way to get more public attention is to create a statement or two concerning this issue as more on why you are pro C&R or Gear Restricted. We will most likely need signatures, opinions and an active panel at a later date I would imagine. Again, apparently the DNR will not revisit this issue until 2016 so we as anglers and others feel it may be important to be proactive now!

Paint creek should definitely be catch and release only. I'm all in on this debate

By turning the Paint into a C&R stream we can hopefully build up a strong native population reducing the need for stocking and guaranteeing larger fish. Granted it may be a long road to a self sustaining population but I believe it is well worth it. Besides wild trout are much more fun to catch too.

great idea - keep up the pressure!

If anyone catches the giant 20 inch plus brown with a white and yellow Panther Martin hanging out of the side of his mouth let me know, I would love to get my lure back. Watching the fish jump 3 feet out of the water within an arms reach was the most satisfying heart break I've ever encountered on paint creek. Have a great season