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DATE: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 21:21:39
From: "R. W. Wolff" <choupiqu_at_wctc.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Cc:
>I know, according to dot maps in various publications, the same could be
>said about any water way away from major metro areas in Wisconsin as well. I
>wonder , really, how many rural areas have been properly sampled, and when
>sampled, given a fair go? This could account for the "phenomana" of non game
>fish ranges extending over the past few years. Just 40 years ago official
>publications put out by the state labeled any fish other than big game
>speices as plain forage. Sometimes the detailed descriptions would mention
>sunfish species other than bluegill, pumpkinseed, rock bass, and the two
>crappies. Even there that was a rare occassion. Unfortunatly, these nice
>publications are no longer made, let alone in print. Even though non game
>info was lacking, the information about the water was incredible. I am
>referring to the " Surface water Resources of "X" County" Series of the mid
>to late 60's. I am lucky enough to have a copy of my and some surrounding
>counties.
>
>Ray
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