MendoFish, you sure were right about spearfishers and conservation-- the spear guys on this thread may be candidates for Conservationist of the year!
Sac County posted a final determination about the Ordinance (9.36.060) against possession of spears on the American River parkway (banks):
http://www.regionalparks.saccounty.n...on%20Final.pdf
This March I called the Parks District at (916) 875-7275, and got a quick call back from a Ranger. She said that IS still their policy, referenced the above June 4, 2013 determination, and said that they will enforce it.
Asked, "If I see a guy spearfishing who apparently violated the law (e.g. no boat to bring him up the river from beyond the Parkway) and he's there slaughtering big stripers, will they enforce on them? She said yes, and said it will be helpful to give them all info, like if you know where they parked. That's why I asked the guy last Fri if he had a spear, knew about the law, and where he parked. All are entitled to their opinion, but I checked with the authorities before about what's legal and what's not.
I urge everyone who's interested in this issue to call the Rangers and express your opinion about how important it is (or not) for Rangers to enforce County Ordinance 9.36.060
So what's the total between you spearos this year and last? Want to weigh in? How many stripers and how big have you taken?
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