Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Help Fishing limits

"Personally I think states competing with private suppliers is wrong and should be eliminated as it has in many states. I.e., in my state of Indiana the state hatcheries only raise fish for public waters, and in some states I hear there is a push to contract that out to private farms. Typically private farms can do it more cost effectively."

Cecil I understand your take here, and that's how NE is run as well. I want to pose this for your consideration: Our NE state hatcheries produce some fish that are otherwise impossible to source privately or at least very difficult. Namely - Saugeye and true triploid "Magnolia" black crappie. Our state budget for parks/fisheries is exceedingly tight and I am in favor of the state generating revenue by sourcing these fish at least to private hatcheries so consumers like myself could access. Saugeye and Magnolia Crappie would fill a niche for many pond owners like myself, especially the triploid black crappie. The states have an opportunity to provide a resource in demand and also generate a direly needed profit. They essentially already sell deer, turkey, quail, pheasants, ducks, geese, bighorn sheep and now cougars - why not sell fish that aren't available on the market? Won't be competing with existing private hatcheries - and as a private hatchery owner, I'm in favor of it for these exclusive species. Just something to consider.