Maurice wrote:
Chaz wrote:
The problem with clubs is that they stock anywhere they please because the WCO's can't be everywhere while stocking is going on. Clubs are limited to stocking ATW and other streams determined by the WCO and AFM. But the clubs seldom follow the rules putting fish by everyones cabins without regard to whether or not a stream is a wild trout stream.
There is very little oversight.
This statement is so far from the truth is completely false. See my post above Chaz.
The only lack of oversight is perhaps the law enforcements trust in the coops doing what they have agreed to do.
Again, if there is ANY proof of Coops working outside the rules identify these with the Cooperative Nursery Unit.
The Cooperative Nursery Unit of the F&BC is not the boogey man. It is over 100 donation funded clubs that stock over 1 million fish per year. That is 25% of the stocked trout planted in PA.
I would suggest that those who have a gripe with the program join a local coop and see what is going on behind the scenes. Just to satisfy your allegations.