I have no knowledge on whether spearing of spawning walleye on the Trent or Napanee is a legal practice.
It would be appreciated if anyone could shed some light on this issue. Has this issue been finally resolved? Is their a final answer or is it a recurring issue with answers that vary depending on who you speak to? What is being done to let the public know on whether this is a legal practice?
If the public attends the Napanee River and witnesses a spearing of a walleye should they contact a government rep? Who should be contacted or is there a need to contact anyone? Should the member of public (although he or she may not like the spearing practice) turn a blind eye and accept the fact that it has been going on for some time and tradition rules? Should some longstanding traditions take precedence over any member of the public's concern about conservation?
Who has the authority and power to settle this issue? If it has been settled one way or the other, the public should know.
Are authorities powerless to curb spearing practices or is it just a case that there is nothing wrong with the practice legally and nothing for the authorities to become involved in?
If there is nothing wrong with the practice legally then people should know so that they understand that those who spear have legal rights too. If they don't like the spearing they can lobby for a change. However if the spearing is illegal then the public should know who to call so it can be reported to the appropriate authority. If the latter applies what is the Spearing hotline
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