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We had Dave Miko, Chief Division of Fisheries Management Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission at our last meeting of the Moraine Musky Association to discuss raising the size limit on Lake Arthur. We had some of the same questions. They are still trying to evaluate the effects of the changes made a few years ago. It's unlikely a state wide change will come anytime soon, but it might be possible to get select waters changed. He suggested that we should contact our commissioner which is a vacant position right now. If they get enough feedback the commissioners will have to look into the possibility.

Stocking larger fingerling's or yearling Musky will help them survive. Cost and available space in the hatchery determines how long they can grow fish before they have to stock them. Manpower shortages also affect this process. I have taken part in some float stocking which spread the fish out which should help them survive. Local clubs can contact the Fish Commission to help in this type of project. They have reduced the number of waters getting stocked so that they can put more fish in the waters that they do stock.

I am not opposed to a Musky stamp if all the money would go to enhance the Musky program.