"Chuck S." said:
What would be another way / method to gather specific population data?

Mark and recapture is the best way to get an accurate population estimate. The problem in this type of fishery is netting enough fish to be marked and then doing it all over again.

"Chuck S." said:
The two bullet items you mentioned pertaining to the season opening date and size limit seem to be worth considering and possibly implementing. I like the idea of moving the opener to sometime in May (the end even) and a larger size limit too. I assume the June opener date for LSC is for the reason you point out; protecting spawning muskies?

This is part of what the newly formed MMA regs. committee is working on.

"Chuck S." said:
We'll all be watching and listening to what happens. The banquet speaker should help give us additional understanding of what they hope to accomplish and how at this point. Thanks

Yes, John should have some good information and I trust that everyone will be polite and not blindside him with things we've discussed here.