MLPA: Fair warning, closures could start as soon as spring - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 01-24-2011, 08:37 AM

Amen to what Saba said. I'm donating to help.

Matt · 01-24-2011, 09:14 AM

Oh yea by the way good luck enforcing an mpa without the help of the recreational hook and line guys!!

PAL · 01-24-2011, 09:18 AM

At a time like this, we should remember that our community's impressively strong showing saved north La Jolla, everything from Windnsea and up. We still have the better part of the best ocean kayak fishing in all of the west coast, and even retained access to pier bait.

Also, Dana Pt stayed off the closure maps. That's another very important kayak fishing access.

I'm putting a map package together for Western Outdoor News. I'll post up once its ready. Could be a few days.

Aaron&Julie · 01-24-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PAL

At a time like this, we should remember that our community's impressively strong showing saved north La Jolla, everything from Windnsea and up.

Does that mean straight in front of the large condo will still be fair game to fish?

Regor · 01-24-2011, 02:03 PM

Straight off the DFG site:

"In recent years, the DFG's budget has been significantly reduced due to the state's economic downturn. These reductions have overwhelmed the DFG's Law Enforcement Division. Recognizing the dire situation, an advocacy group proposed the idea of selling a “Game Warden Stamp” to raise additional funds to support Game Wardens critical work on behalf of California's natural resources."

I DO NOT see a ton of people stepping up to help fund the DFG ( @ $5 for a “Game Warden Stamp”), so as was asked earlier, how in the world is the DFG expecting to enforce the new MPA? And how have they even recruited anyone right now - unless they had a LARGE donation? (is that even legal).

PAL · 01-24-2011, 02:05 PM

They aren't expecting to adequately enforce the closures. The game wardens' association is on record as opposing the MLPA unless it comes with dedicated funds.

There are only some 220 game wardens for the entire state.

01-24-2011, 09:14 AM	#2
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Oh yea by the way good luck enforcing an mpa without the help of the recreational hook and line guys!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

01-24-2011, 08:37 AM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Amen to what Saba said. I'm donating to help.

01-24-2011, 09:18 AM	#3
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	At a time like this, we should remember that our community's impressively strong showing saved north La Jolla, everything from Windnsea and up. We still have the better part of the best ocean kayak fishing in all of the west coast, and even retained access to pier bait. Also, Dana Pt stayed off the closure maps. That's another very important kayak fishing access. I'm putting a map package together for Western Outdoor News. I'll post up once its ready. Could be a few days.

01-24-2011, 02:03 PM	#5
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Straight off the DFG site: "In recent years, the DFG's budget has been significantly reduced due to the state's economic downturn. These reductions have overwhelmed the DFG's Law Enforcement Division. Recognizing the dire situation, an advocacy group proposed the idea of selling a “Game Warden Stamp” to raise additional funds to support Game Wardens critical work on behalf of California's natural resources." I DO NOT see a ton of people stepping up to help fund the DFG ( @ $5 for a “Game Warden Stamp”), so as was asked earlier, how in the world is the DFG expecting to enforce the new MPA? And how have they even recruited anyone right now - unless they had a LARGE donation? (is that even legal).

01-24-2011, 02:05 PM	#6
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	They aren't expecting to adequately enforce the closures. The game wardens' association is on record as opposing the MLPA unless it comes with dedicated funds. There are only some 220 game wardens for the entire state.