NFC Executive Director Bob Mallard on NH Fisheries Management (Concord Monitor)
A stocked fish from a stream that is home to a solid wild trout population in New Hampshire.
“To be clear, most of what was presented in the article is accurate. And where subjective; it is as valid, or not, as the opposing position. It would be tough to argue that New Hampshire doesn’t have a stocking problem, or that wild native fish in New Hampshire are not receiving nearly enough protection. And as the authors note, the science behind fish is being ignored by those charged with protecting them. ”
NFC Executive Director Bob Mallard speaks up in regard to stocking over wild fish, failure to protect wild native fish, and refusing to expand the Wild Trout Management program in New Hampshire.
Responding to a recent OpEd submitted to the Concord Monitor by several Animal Welfare groups, Mallard agrees with most of what was said, except the implication that they are the only ones without a seat at the table.
“One area I disagree with the authors, is the implication that all sportsmen want stocking, or the kind of fishing stocking provides. Many sportsmen don’t fish, many anglers don’t fish for trout, and many trout anglers shun stocked trout. Like the animal welfare folks, those who want wild native fish are also being ignored by New Hampshire Fish and Game. ”