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Post by schall53 on Mar 26, 2020 13:45:06 GMT -5
This news release was approved through the State Emergency Operations Center.
March 26, 2020
Contact: Ed Golder, 517-643-6406
DNR determines charter fishing and guide operations are not permitted In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the governor’s Executive Order 2020-21, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has determined that charter and fishing guide operations that involve boats, canoes and other marine vessels are not currently permitted.
These operations do not meet any of the variances or exemptions outlined in the governor’s order as activities necessary “to sustain or protect life,” and they may also congregate anglers in violation of the order and state health recommendations.
These activities should cease immediately and not resume until at least April 13.
In addition to the DNR’ Law Enforcement Division, Michigan State Police and local law enforcement agencies have full authority to enforce the provisions of this order.
The state is taking proactive steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in reducing the coronavirus risk to Michigan residents.
For current and up-to-date information regarding the Coronavirus visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus or CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
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Post by budd on Mar 26, 2020 16:17:41 GMT -5
They closed public access's on the Rainy river so people dont congregate at the ramps. MN DNR are already discussing moving our fish opener back as well, trying to keep everyone home instead of making the trip "up north".
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Post by featherduster on Mar 26, 2020 20:27:40 GMT -5
First the postponing of the Indianapolis 500 now their after our favorite past time.
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Post by esshup on Mar 26, 2020 22:02:53 GMT -5
First the postponing of the Indianapolis 500 now their after our favorite past time. AND NHRA concelled all April and May races.
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Mar 27, 2020 5:47:53 GMT -5
I would imagine Lake Erie charter boats will be non essential as well.
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Post by featherduster on Mar 27, 2020 7:06:20 GMT -5
Only if you pay by check, Who us? were just friends fishing on our friends boat.
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