Did I hear that right. All the lakes and rivers are closed in Mississippi. After Friday.
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Did I hear that right. All the lakes and rivers are closed in Mississippi. After Friday.
I want to know if it’s all lakes period or MDWFP ran bodies of water. Are CoE and TVA lakes included?
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I was just about to ask the same question!Quote:
Originally Posted by Matthew J
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doesnt sound good to me.
It does not not sound good, but what does, lately- pray folks.
Reckon I spend a little time in the hoosgow then, hear the food is pretty decent. See a older fella in north Mississippi in the backseat of a patrol car wearing a CDC hat it will probably be that fella Cray.... cause I'm taking off running [emoji23][emoji23]
All kidding aside, I do believe folks need to take this thing seriously. I just don't see going fishing as a threat if you don't crowd up on other folks at the ramp or gas stations, bait shops etc. To me fishing or being outdoors is more essential to me then anything. I would be willing to quit my job for it if I could find out who would be willing to sign my checks! Penning folks up in small quarters for long periods of time is just asking for trouble.
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Following this thread.
Me too, :hesaid
As a doc in Tupelo I urge all the folks on the MS forum to follow the stay at home order. I totally understand everyone's frustrations about not being able to fish but you have to understand what we are dealing with. This is something none of us have ever seen. The speed at which this spreads and kills is something we haven't seen and is scary to behold. Trust me on that. It's not just "hanging out at the ramps" that we worry about, its the car ride to the lake, stopping for gas, etc. that goes with fishing. It's the example it sets for others that see you towing a boat to the lake at the time of stay at home order and how that will temp others to disobey this as well. The big four bring people from surrounding states as well which in a time of pandemic is something that needs to be limited as well. The last thing we need at this point it for people from all over crossing state lines from other areas possibly bringing in more chance for infection. This will kill a lot of folks before this is over, many who may frequent this site. If you don't want to obey these orders for your own health, then at least do it for others. The loss of our older generation simply isn't worth catching a crappie at this point. The fishing will be here next spring. Many of our/my friends will not be depending on how this works out and the mature decisions people make or don't. Not trying to preach or start a fight with anyone. I'm heading to work soon where I now have to wear a mask all day to try and pray to not get infected today and bring it back to my wife and little girls. The general public doesn't have to take that risk nor should they. I just ask that everyone do their part and obey any rules set out by the state for the good of everyone, even if it does shut down our favorite past time for a short while.
The short while part is the thing that has me worried. If they closes it for two weeks is oK. But what happens if this goes on for several months. Can You say that it will not be closed indefinitely. I know going to grocery store right now is more dangerous than me fishing by myself out in the middle off a lake. To many unknowns.
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Originally Posted by jmbrewer
I dont think it will be short term...it will be extended and then re-extended ...going to take some time. We can fish later...lets all do our part to help get this under control.
I completely agree with and support what JMbrewer posted. I have been preaching the same thing to younger friends of mine that are not on CDC. And if we don’t all, everyone of us follow the rules and get over being so selfish then what G just said is for sure going to happen. And you need to understand that every extension is going to bring ever tighter rules. Look at what happened in Spain, as soon as they determined they had a problem and locked everything down they decided local police wouldn’t be able to in force it so they sent in the military to take over and I force the rules. My wife works every day with a tech group in India, they got shut down last week. They are forced to remain in their homes. The only thing they are allowed to do is walk to their local market to buy food in their neighborhood. All public transportation shut down, all business shut down, police patrolling neighborhoods. They are only allowed to be out of house to front of house inside the side walk. And you can say and I hope it won’t come to that but if people don’t listen we very well could get close to that. And for those of you reading this and don’t know I have already lost one friend last week to this and his wife suffered through it but survived and had another friend come close to dying from it. Think like JM said about all your family that you might expose to this if you get exposed at the boat ramp, or that buddy you carry with you. This ain’t no game and it ain’t going away anytime soon.
These are difficult times for all of us. Just remember why this is being done....do your part to keep those around you... your family, and your friends and neighbors safe. Never before have you had a chance to help so many by doing so little.
So i am out of state and it is definite that all lakes and reservoirs will be closed tomorrow thru the 20th? Just want to make sure before I make other plans. Basically no fishing in Mississippi?
thats what the Governors order saysQuote:
Originally Posted by btillman
Does the gov. have authority to close federal lakes?
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NO! And what I've heard just recently, that will be cleared up today. The Big 4 is controlled by the Corps of Engineers, a Federal Agency, and the State has no control over them.Quote:
Originally Posted by crm
I just got a text with this info
Good news
I wanted to clarify some confusion about Grenada Lake and Governor Tate Reeves Executive Order and press conference yesterday. For all 4 Corps of Engineers Lakes nothing has changed. I talked to Chris Terry, Manager at Grenada Lake, and current conditions still apply. All trails, pavilions, parks, fields, playgrounds, Camping sites, the Visitors Center, etc. are gated and closed at least through the month of April. All boat ramps anywhere around the lake are open as is fishing at the Spillway on the North side. Access to the south side of the Spillway is closed. Until there is a directive from the State of Mississippi's Fish, Wildlife and Parks, there will be no change. The campground below the Spillway managed by Hugh White State Park is now closed. However, you can park on the North side of the Spillway and walk trails in that area. The Hugh White State Park Cabins are closed and will
not be taking reservations until further notice. I will keep you posted as I hear any updates. Gary Worsham, Executive Director, Grenada Tourism Commission. Call me at 662-614-4500 if you have any questions. Thanks.
Be Warned! If the Corps lakes are open to fishing, you can bet "Mr Green Jeans" will be on duty waiting for you at the ramp! So, if you fish be sure to adhere to the regulations on limit and MLL! jmo Stay well and fish on!
Should be a banner year when they re-open. All the folks who complain about the pressure on these lakes should look at this as a blessing in disguise.
Why am I seeing the mayor in Jaws when I read about Grenada????
Who's better to craft health policy than the Grenada Tourism Commission?
Last year they flooded us out of our lakes, and I mean our ramps were 20-30ft under water, 50,000 acre lakes were 250,000 acres. Some guys were able to shallow launch on flooded roads but for the most part the lakes were vacant from late spring through the summer. SUKT!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by BigKyd
But check out the pics on the missouri fishing form. We're having a banner year, its fun.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will keep its boat ramps, nature trails and fishing areas at Arkabutla, Enid, Sardis and Grenada lakes open in north Mississippi for the time being. Visitors must adhere to the governor’s executive order to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people. Learn more: Vicksburg District to keep boat ramps, nature trails open at north Mississippi lakes, but other district recreation areas remain closed > Vicksburg District Website > News Releases #COVID19.
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Why can’t people just follow the rules regardless?Quote:
Originally Posted by armyman
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I am following the Doctors orders.
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And you Sir may live to fish another day!Quote:
Originally Posted by chulai1968
From MSDWF this am: State Lakes and Park Lakes will close to the public beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2020.
The rest of that press release on their website:
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) for the safety of our employees and the public and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be making the following temporary changes to its business operations effective immediately. All changes will remain in effect until further notice
Closure Details
- State and Regional Offices are currently closed to the public.
- State Lakes and Park Lakes will close to the public beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2020.
- State Parks will close to the public beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2020. The Clark Creek Natural Area is currently closed to the public.
- The Museum of Natural Science and the North Mississippi Visitor Education Center are closed to the public.
- MDWFP Shooting Facilities, Turcotte, McHenry, and McIvor will close to the public beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2020.
- MDWFP Wildlife Management Areas will remain open.
During this time, all personnel not assigned to state and regional offices will continue to provide services statewide and remain fully operational.
I echo what Dr. Brewer states. When the viral vector epidemiology of COVID-19 is finally fully understood it is possible that we will come to the realization that going fishing was an extremely high risk action.
https://mobile.twitter.com/mdwfponli...92148686106626Quote:
Originally Posted by jmbrewer
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Please elaborate.Quote:
Originally Posted by USMA65
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I just finished reading a very long report on what is actually known about this virus. Epidemiology is the study of epidemics ( pandemics). Most seem to agree that the virus was discovered in Wuhan, China, at one of China's two centers for research located there. Those centers have a failed record of viral containment, with at least two leaking out to the public. Bats play a very important role in this study of the vectors which carry the viruses that could plaque us all. But then there's research about shrimp. Are the vectors leaked viruses, shrimp, bat feces and/or urine, or something else. We just don't know, therefore, to my way of thinking, we should be exercise extreme caution. I was a young grade school student in the 50's. My two greatest fears were the Russians having the bomb, and polio. I had classmates that I sat next to, said goodbye on Friday and never saw again. Many my age were killed, or permanently crippled. The last person to be alive on an iron lung just died, last year, I think. I remember being told not to go swimming in a lake, wash your hands when you defecate, don't do this and don't do that. When they came out I got the Salk vaccine once and the sugar cube vaccine twice.....I wanted to be sure. The vectors are not clearly understood now, so why take the chance of ruining your life, or someone else's? It would help to have a little honesty from the Chinese.
There’s no mention of fishing. I wonder how many fishermen have tested positive for COVID-19?
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