Started January 2008

 

We the undersigned petition State and Local Government to ban the use of catfish procured from public waters from being used in the operations of commercial pay lake operations. We also ask that catfish be given game fish status and limit the harvest of Trophy catfish for sport fishermen to (1) blue catfish over 34 inches or (1) flathead catfish over 34 inches or (1) channel catfish over 30 inches per day.  Limit commercial fishermen to catfish less than 34 inches.

 

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Last Updated 8 July 2008

Catfish Rescue Petition

Privacy Notice: We collect supporting sportsmen(s) first and last name, and state of residency to provide targeted list to our representatives use at state hearings on catfish conservation issues. We are required to capture that you are a recreational catfishermen on the petition.  Your e-mail address will be used to provide reports on success of these initiatives, and locations that representatives will attend.  If you do not wish to receive these updates, there will be an option to remove yourself from the distribution, and you will be immediately removed.  For further clarification please contact a representative at catfishrescue@gmail.com.

Distribution Notice: Prior to the petition being used in official action, an e-mail will be dispatched 72 hours prior to the petitions use giving members the opportunity to withdraw their name.  The petition statement will be examined routinely and modified to ensure it is as clear and concise as possible.