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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Slappy" data-source="post: 403346" data-attributes="member: 7608">I called game and fish about this yesterday afternoon and promptly received a call back from a very nice gentleman. This was not a surprise as the few times I've called a warden or fisheries biologist they have always been responsive and willing to talk, and it doesn't work like that many other places. I don't agree with everything NDGF does (cervid covid A.K.A CWD for example) but for the most part they do a fantastic job, especially with fisheries.Unfortunately, the discussion gave me more concern than hope. The NDGF was not tracking this proposed ramp destruction as an issue for fisherman. They may begin looking into it but have no official position at this time. Supposedly this was the first time it was brought to their attention. He made some comments about enforcement and the zoo that is pontoon/waverunner season on the river and seemed to suggest that could be viewed by some as indication that one less boat ramp in town would be a good thing. I proposed that NDGF should be focused on maintaining access for fishing that occurs in this stretch primarily before and after the zoo is in town in June-September.Better late than never for the department to follow this issue, but this plan has been public for many months. I find it hard to believe someone there has not been party to a discussion or two. At advisory board meetings department leaders are quick to note they are funded almost exclusively by licenses/sportsmen. I am hopeful they will do the right thing and fight for us, but based on the conversation I had I expect it will take many more phone calls from you all to get them to take a stance. Light em up![ATTACH=full]65296[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

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