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Massachusetts 2013 Trout Stalking Schedule

Fish Stocking Information

Here are links to information about waters stocked with various fish species as well as trout stocking information.

• 2013 Trout Stocked Waters
• 2013 Spring Trout Stocking Schedule (updated each Friday)
• Salmon Fry Stocking Help Needed!
• Broodstock Salmon-Winter 2011-12
• Northern Pike & Tiger Muskellunge

2013 Spring Trout Stocking

Spring trout stocking started in the Southeast and Northeast Districts the week of March 11th. Due to water chemistry and access conditions, Central District and Connecticut Valley District staff plan to start stocking the week of March 18 and the Western District staff will commence trout stocking the week of March 25.

Bay State anglers with their 2013 freshwater fishing license in hand can look forward to casting for over 510,000 feisty brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout by mid-March. These are sizeable fish; more than 74% of the fish are in the 12 inches or longer size category with more than 32% of the fish in the 14 inches or larger category. Stocking got under way in the second week of March in southeastern Massachusetts-as water chemistry and access conditions improve, other MassWildlife District offices will begin stocking. Anglers are advised to contact the District officesto for information on stocking. "We'll be putting out 295,400 rainbow trout, 84,700 brook trout and 129,400 brown trout," said Ken Simmons, MassWildlife Hatchery Chief. "In addition, just over 3000 tiger trout weighing more than a pound and measuring over 14 inches will be distributed equally throughout the five districts." Tiger trout are a cross between a female brown trout and a male brook trout, have become popular with folks lucky enough to hook and land one. The larger water bodies will receive the larger fish and the smaller brooks and streams will receive the majority of the smaller-sized fish. Finally, in addition to the trout, approximately 350 broodstock salmon from the Palmer Hatchery ranging from 2-3 pounds will be stocked across the state. Trout stocking schedules will be updated every Friday between March and Memorial Day in May.

Fresh water anglers are reminded that the use of lead sinkers and lead jigs weighing less than one ounce, regardless of whether they are painted, coated with rubber, covered by attached "skirts" or some other material, is prohibited. More info on this topic.

Survival TV Show Helps Teen Survive In A Winter Survival Situation

On Sunday afternoon March 3,2013 Nicholas Joy a 17 year old from Mendon, Massachusetts was skiing at Sugarloaf ski resort in Maine when he had got lost,  the path he was on had ended. He tried to walk his way out of the situation but he found himself even more disorientated.When that  Sunday afternoon ended up being  evening he knew he was going to have to spend the night, that's when he started going into survival mode. By watching TV Survivals shows he knew he was going to have to make some kind of shelter to keep out of the winter'y elements on that mountain. At that moment his option was to build a snow cave and hunker down for the night. When Monday morning had come he had decided to start walking in hopes of finding rescue since he could hear snowmobilers in the distance. Nicholas ended up walking over two miles in the snow with no luck of being rescued, even though there where rescue teams searching the hole mountain. While walking he stayed hydrated by drinking water from the mountain springs. After no sign of rescue he       decided to follow his tracks back to his snow cave that he had build. Nicholas had no way to start a fire to keep warm threw the winter'y night, all he could count on was his little snow cave to keep him insulated enough to survive another night. When Tuesday came he ventured out looking for help once again and came across a trail used by snowmobilers where he was then rescued.

I give great credit to this 17 year old who is from a suburb of Boston, Ma. to be able to survive two nights and two day's out on that mountain. For his interest in watching TV Survival shows that just might of saved his life.

When a day of recreation skiing turns into a life or death situation are you prepared ?

Here's somethings that you could easily keep in your skiing jacket that could save your life.

• Emergency blanket
• Fire starter ( matches,lighter,flint & steel )
• First Aid Kit ( small or make shift one )
• Protein Bars or Equivelant
• Multi-Tool
• Something bright or shinny for signaling 
• Pocket size flashlight ( mini mag light )

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Take a minute and put yourself in that 17 years old boy's shoes, what would you've done? These are the things that you have to continually think about when your out in the outdoors.

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WATER. Water is one of your most urgent needs in a survival situation.

WATER. Water is one of your most urgent needs in a survival situation. You
can’t live long without it, especially in hot areas where you lose so much through
sweating. Even in cold areas, you need a minimum of 2 quarts of water a day to
maintain efficiency. More than three-fourths of your body is composed of fluids. Your
body loses fluid as a result of heat, cold, stress, and exertion. The fluid your body
loses must be replaced for you to function effectively. So, one of your first objectives
is to obtain an adequate supply of water.
a. Purification. Purify all water before drinking, either (1) by boiling for at least one
minute (plus 1 minute for each additional 1,000 feet above sea level) or boil for 10
minutes no matter where you are; (2) by using water purification tablets or (3) by
adding 8 drops of 2-1/2% solution of iodine to a quart  of water and
letting it stand for 10 minutes before drinking. Rain water collected directly in clean
containers or on plants is generally safe to drink without purifying. Don’t drink urine
or sea water -- the salt content is too high -- Old bluish sea ice can be used, but
new, gray ice may be salty. Glacier ice is safe to melt and drink.
b. Desert Environment. In a desert environment water has a tremendous
physiological effect . If  you don'y plan properly your water supply could run out. There are four indicators or signs of
water that you should look for in the desert. They are, animal trails, vegetation,
birds, and civilization.  Adequate water supply is critical in a hot desert
environment if you are to survive and maintain your physical condition
necessary to accomplish getting rescued. You must enforce water discipline.

c. Survival water still. For the below ground still  you will need a digging
tool.
(1) You should select a site where you believe the soil will contain moisture (such
as a dry stream bed or a spot where rain water has collected), where the soil is
easy to dig, and where sunlight hits most of the day. Proceed as follows:
(a) Dig a bowl-shaped hole approximately 3 feet across and 2 feet deep.
(b) Dig a sump in center of the hole. The depth and the perimeter of the sump
will depend on the size of the container that you have to set in it. The
bottom of the sump should allow the container to stand upright.
(c) Anchor the tubing to the bottom of  the container by forming a loose
overhand knot in the tubing.
(d) Place the container upright in the sump.

(e) Extend the unanchored end of the tubing up, over, and beyond the lip of the
hole.
(f) Place plastic sheeting over the hole covering the edge with soil to hold it in
place.
(g) Place a rock in the center of the plastic.
(h) Allow the plastic to lower into the hole until it is about 15 inches below
ground level. The plastic now forms an inverted cone with the rock at its
apex.  Make sure that the apex of the cone is directly over your container.
Also make sure the plastic cone does not touch the sides of the hole
because the earth will absorb the condensed water.

(i) Put more soil on the edges of the plastic to hold it securely in place and to
prevent loss of moisture.
(j) Plug the tube when not being used so that moisture will not evaporate.
d. You can drink water without disturbing the still by using the tube as a straw. You
may want to use plants in the hole as a moisture source.  If so, when you dig the
hole you should dig out additional soil from the sides of the hole to form a slope on
which to place the plants. Then proceed as above.

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REMINDER THAT THE USE OF LEAD SINKERS ARE ILLEGAL IN MASSACHUSETTS

Loons, Lead Sinkers & Jigs

January 1, 2012 -- The use of any lead fishing sinkers and lead jigs weighing less than 1 ounce is now prohibited in all inland waters (fresh water) of the Commonwealth.

In terms of this regulation, "lead sinker" or "lead weight" is defined as any sinker or weight made from lead that weighs less than 1 ounce. A "lead jig" is defined as any lead-weighted hook weighing less than 1 ounce. Prohibited tackle includes lead sinkers and jigs weighing less than an ounce regardless of whether they are painted, coated with rubber, covered by attached "skirts" or some other material. See the questions below for more details.

Which lead sinkers and jigs are illegal to use when fishing in Massachusetts?

The use of any lead fishing sinkers and lead jigs weighing less than 1 ounce is now prohibited in all Massachusetts inland waters (freshwater). Examples of prohibited tackle weighing less than 1 ounce include but are not limited to: split shot, bottom-bumping jigs, bullet weights, lead sinkers, or jigs which are painted, "skirted", or otherwise covered with rubber or other substance.

What equipment can I use legally when freshwater fishing?

You may use lead sinkers and jigs weighing 1 oz or more. Other examples of hooks and lures which anglers may continue to use include artificial lures such as:

• buzz baits,
• rooster tails,
• metals and spoons,
• spinners and spinner-baits,
• jerk or stick baits,
• swim baits,
• lead-core fishing line,
• and weighted flies. 

Is there alternative equipment available?

Ecologically safe alternatives to lead sinkers and lead jigs (such as steel, tungsten, bismuth, copper, brass, and tin) are readily available from many sources and come in a wide variety of styles, shapes, weights, and sizes to meet every type of fishing need.

BACKGROUND

In 2009, after a DFW staff review and public hearing, the Fisheries and Wildlife Board unanimously voted to prohibit the use of lead sinkers and jigs weighing less than an ounce with the provision that the regulation go into effect January 1, 2012. This delay was designed to give manufacturers and anglers time to adjust to these changes.

The regulation was implemented primarily to protect the state's small population of Common Loons (Gavia immer). Common Loons are a state listed Species of Special Concern.

The Common loon (Gavia immer) nested in Massachusetts historically but was extirpated in the late nineteenth century. In 1975, however, a pair of loons was discovered nesting at Quabbin Reservoir. Today, there are approximately 32 nesting pairs of loons on 14 different lakes, ponds and reservoirs in the Commonwealth. Loons are listed on the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act list as a Species of Special Concern. Common loons reach the southern limits of their North American range in Massachusetts and their population growth in this state is limited by habitat. In general, loons require approximately 1000 acres of water per nesting pair, islands for nesting, and limited human disturbance. This is in large part why Quabbin andWachusett Reservoirs support the core of the state's total loon population with 16 and 4 nesting pairs, respectively.

Lead Poisoning

Ingestion of lead fishing gear is the single largest cause of mortality for adult loons in New England. Veterinarians at Tufts University - School of Veterinary Medicine examined over 483 dead adult loons from fresh waters and determined that approximately 44% of these birds died as the result of lead poisoning from the ingestion of lead fishing gear. Their ongoing research has documented that ingestion of lead sinkers (including split shot) accounted for approximately 79% of the dead adult loons from fresh water. Just a single lead sinker can poison a loon. A bird with lead poisoning will have physical and behavioral changes including loss of balance, gasping, tremors and impaired ability to fly. The weakened bird is more vulnerable to predators and may have trouble feeding, mating, nesting, and caring for its young. It becomes emaciated and often dies within two to three weeks after eating the lead.

How do Loons Ingest Lead?

There are at least two ways loons are ingesting lead sinkers. One way is when loons take minnows being used as bait. In eating the minnow, the loon breaks off the line and then swallows the hook, line, swivel and sinker. A second way appears to be when loons ingest small pebbles from lake bottoms and inadvertently swallow lead sinkers or are actively selecting them for some reason (perhaps because of their unique size, shape or shininess).

Regulatory Actions To Protect Loons

In 2001, the Fisheries and Wildlife Board prohibited the use of all lead sinkers for the taking of fish in Quabbin and Wachusett Reservoirs, the loons' primary habitat in the state.

In 2009, the Fisheries and Wildlife Board unanimously voted to prohibit the use of lead sinkers, lead weights, and lead fishing jigs with a mass of less than 1 ounce in all inland waters of Massachusetts. As previously noted, to give manufacturers and anglers time to adjust to this change, this regulation was scheduled to take effect January 1, 2012.

Through this new conservation regulation it is possible to reduce the chance of lead poisoning of loons, a goal all sportsmen should support. Most anglers who have experienced the presence of loons would agree that sightings of these magnificent birds and the enjoyment of their iconic, eerie calls adds to the quality of any fishing experience.

Help Us Get The Word Out!

Sporting and fishing clubs, bait and tackle stores, watershed associations, marinas, and other conservation organizations can help get the message about the new regulation in several ways: making announcements at meetings, publishing the information in newsletters or email blasts, or posting a flyer (Get the Lead Out) announcing the lead sinker ban available from the DFW website.

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