I brought up the question of slot sizes before and everyone's adhering to the regulations. I also noted that it was mentioned that people have been seen taking "illegal" fish. The regulations were put in for a reason and people should know that the regulations are laws for the betterment of the fishery. If a number of fishermen keep the breeders, then what will happen to the fishery? Note that in many parts of Canada including Ontario that lakes are closed to all icefishing due to overfishing. Could this be the next step if people are not responsible
Just my 2 cents worth...