Attachment 370799. I strongly suggest everyone call or email this guy and demand lakes be left open for recreational fishing aslong as social distancing is followed.
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Attachment 370799. I strongly suggest everyone call or email this guy and demand lakes be left open for recreational fishing aslong as social distancing is followed.
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Always gotta have some folks that ruin it for everyone... but I think it’s past social distancing now! It’s a stay home order!!
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If walking trails are open(according to his executive order) which most aren’t 6’ wide the lakes should be as well.
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Here’s a copy of the email I sent, feel free to copy and paste and send to Governor Reeves. Don’t forget to add your name at the end.
Governor Reeves,
As an avid outdoorsman I ask you to reconsider the closure of lakes and rivers in your executive order. While walking trails are left open in which most trails are not wide enough for people to pass each other without coming within 6 feet of each other, the lakes and rivers allow people unlimited distance between each other. During this time families are able to spend time together and fishing is a large part of many Mississippi residents pass time. As long as social distancing is maintained and no large groups gather the lakes and rivers should remain open in my humble opinion. I’ve fished many times in the last two weeks without observing large groups of people gathering, it seems as if the general public, especially outdoorsmen, observe the 6 feet guidelines set forth by the CDC. In closing, once again, I ask you to reconsider the closing of the lakes and rivers.
Sincerely,
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Agree Matt.
I am from Ohio and I read the MS thread often. I read on an NC thread where Lake Jordan (where I fished when I was stationed at Fort Bragg) ramps were overrun this past weekend and the NCDNR was turning people around. If I remember correctly they closed some if not all lakes in NC. It wasn’t people fishing that were the problem. It was the boaters tied to one another and party boats packed with people.
I agree with MatthewJ and applaud his efforts but I can also see both sides of the argument. A lot of people just don’t care and think infection isn’t going to happen to them. Unfortunately bad apples spoil the barrel and because of this a “one size fits all” decision was made for the health and safety of everyone.
Maybe to governor would consider only allowing boats that restrict max number of persons to 2 on y’alls lakes and rivers. I am pretty certain Ohio is headed in the same direction as Mississippi but as of this morning the lakes and rivers are open.
Stay safe AND healthy.
Blessings,
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.
Email sent, I encourage others to do the same.
All Lakes, Rivers, & Reservoirs Closed?
Good Morning,
I just watched the video of the shelter in place order and noticed it included the closure of public fishing access statewide. But not walking trails, how does that make any sense?
So I can get out and got to my job and work on a constructions site with a 50 to 200 men and women every day.
I can go thru the drive thru at any fast food place and order food that possibly may be contaminated. Even if the cooking process may kill the virus or the stomach would, the handling of bags, wrappers, drink, utensils etc. pose a risk if you wipe your eyes or nose afterwards.
I can go huddle up in gas stations, grocery stores, dollar stores, laundromats with a bunch of possible coronavirus carriers.
Your telling me the public can't go out to a 20,000 to 30,000 acre and launch a boat or fish off a bank 100's of yards or further away from any others?
I do understand the severity of the issue, but I think your "health experts" approach may be flawed here. Seems more like punishment then protection taking away fishing from everyone this spring.
Thank you,
Put my name here.
Wrote in haste before I have to go to work, but it's a start. Hope the governors inbox gets flooded with emails from fishermen. I would hope they try to remain cordial and polite!
Wow, apparently didn't even make a dent
I respect that your a Md and have to play that role. The citizens are fully aware of that situation at hand and fully understand the risk/consequences and capable of making rational decisions on our own. The people that are that scared of the virus do not need a shelter in place order to stay home. They can do that on their own free will. However our constitutional rights should not be restricted.
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There always has to be that guy. Bless your heart
I'm sorry about that last post. I shouldn't have snapped back like that. Sorry I let that one fly before I thought it through.
You haven’t hurt my feelings to be apologizing. Everyone is entitled to there own opinion. I ll take it one even further I work fire/ems in a hot spot and still standby my opinion.
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It isn't the ones that are "scared of the virus" that are the danger to society. The danger to society are all the people who think they are bullet proof. Best data now indicates that about 25 percent of people infected are asymptomatic. It is that bunch that are spreading it from community to community.
This is sad!
I hate to agree but as I was fishing yesterday I observed a boat with three grown men in it and a guide boat with two men in the front and a guy standing against them behind them changing Out Bates and things so can't tell me that they're keeping their 6ft distance
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I hate wearing a seat belt and I don't like the government telling me that I have to. I wear one because it's the law and it saves lives. I've never gotten bent out of shape at anyone trying to help me, my family, friends and acquaintances stay alive. I would never get over passing the Covid 19 to someone and it cost them
or one of their children their life.
These are difficult times for all of us. Just remember why this is being done....do your part to keep those around you, and your friends and neighbors safe. Never before have you had a chance to help so many by doing so little.
Catching crappie is not worth killing someone's grandma or grandpa by infecting someone that may come in contact with her.
So we can still fish
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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I would think when the governor says shelter in place unless it’s essential... I’m sorry but fishing isn’t essential... I got a 4 month old and a 5 year old at home I have to worry about! I trip to the lake ant worth it!!
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So much complaining over doing the right thing for yourself and others around you just to catch a fish. I spent 25 years in the Army, 3 combat tours of 12 months or more and never once complained about it , nor let it get to me like some of these guys are about a stay home order. I been told what to do for the Americans people as long as I can remember. Did I get to fish those tours. NO! I did what was asked and did the best I could to get by for the American people back here to be able to damn fish. Most of the ones complaining about stay at home order and chilling out on traveling and fishing are the same ones that want to just wear the lakes out daily, getting the limit more times than you can count . Probably got enough fish to feed 100 for weeks. Lol. Fishing will always be here for us and holding off for a little while will make it that much better we we get back to it. It’s something we have to work through and help one another out though out this. But one thing about it, it is very serious and should be taken serious. It’s just not Gov Reeves saying, Oh! We don’t need to let the fishermen fish. Just think? Use good hygiene and Prey everyday that this country holds strong through these hard times as she has done many other times. GOD BLESS AMERICA [emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji631]
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I hate it as much as anybody because the fish are on fire, but I think it’s the right thing to do for the well being of all of us.
At first I thought it was a crock, but it’s not. There’s a lot of people being killed by this junk and I’m all for doing my part to make it better. Besides fish eat everyday, not just In the spring.
And if they close barnett down for the entire spawn, it should be awesome next year.
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I ain’t buying it . But y’all can .
I do family practice in Covington co and most all of us in the medical field get dept of health emails daily updating us. 3 weeks ago we saw our first case and now we’ll over a thousand. We don’t fully understand this virus and it’s effecting people different ways. If you value you and your families life you should stay at home. I’ve been helping out in our county covid test center and trust me it’s no fun wearing full protective gear for 12 hrs a day.
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Some of the docks are still open in NC ,I was at lake Hickory this morning for several hours and they never was over 8 vehicles at one given time in the parking lot thats is designed for 40.But after the weekend I am expecting everything to be locked down.I hate to see it coming especially this time of year but a few is going to ruin it for all.Like the man said,,Fishing will be here next spring and after this is over I plan to be right back fishing....Good luck to everyone and try to stay healthy...
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Can I question your credentials on the matter at hand? What's your specialty in the medical field? I'm just curious you guys sure are promoting a whole lot of fear without much fact. Care to enlighten ne'er do well like myself? I prefer simple lamen terms, I struggle with words..
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Yep, that's pretty much the norm now. Our country is being spun into the greatest economic crisis that we've seen in almost 100 years and questions aren't allowed. I will stay out of it from now on, the damage has been done to so many already thru the loss of jobs and the unemployment rate is still soaring. Guess if we all live we can talk about it in June. Meant no disrespect to anyone, just frustrated with the whole situation as I'm sure most are. Good luck, stay safe I reckon.
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Snubby I sent you a PM with my cell phone number. Feel free to call me anytime to talk. Again, I didn't post anything to stir up fear or anger. Just trying to get information out to people who enjoy the same things in life as myself and live in my state. Trying to protect each other at this time is what's most important. But again, I'm sorry if I've stirred up a fight. That was not my intention. I'll look forward to getting to talk to you soon. Thanks
Hey Snubby,
I feel indebted to you as you have been kind enough to answer a couple questions for me in the past.I also absolutely hate what the Covid-19 pandemic has done to our country, economy,and way of life.It is terrible.I would much rather be tied to a tree and beaten with a whip for hours than be told I cannot go fishin in the spring.
The trouble is there is a lot unknown about Covid-19.Just a few things we do know is over a million people worldwide have been infected,the symptoms are not the same with different people,not all people even display any symptoms,in some patients death can happen quickly,the pandemic has and will continue to spread,US deaths have surpassed 7,000(over 1,000 yesterday),and more and more pitiful news.
There has been quite a bit of misinformation about the pandemic.Seems to me that has caused a myriad of problems.
Anyway this whole situation is lousy.
As much as I do not like any "shelter-in place" orders they are a requirement to minimize more fatalities now and in the future.
There are NO guarantees any thing is going to improve any time soon.There is much unknown about Covid-19.
We can pray for a successful vaccine but it at best it is going to take time.
My final comment is I feel completely obligated to "shelter in place "to save lives.It is the one small thing I can do to help.
Snubby, I appreciate your frustration, and you are correct, we all feel it. However, every healthcare professional every day puts their life on the line, not knowing what the next patient is potentially carrying from a disease standpoint. They must depend on their education, training, and the grace of God. Now is the time to offer support, encouragement and prayers for them. I am sure you meant no disrespect.
PM received, I will give you a ring later. At the office trying to catch up on paperwork this morning. Going to take the two man boat out this afternoon and launch it in a ditch somewhere. Solo of course and it will only be me and the trees and buck brush, of course I may risk breaking social distancing with the cottonmouths and a few crappie hopefully!
I know your not trying to stir up panic or unjust fear and or anger. I appreciate your input as well and any others in the medical field. I understand completely this is a new virus with a lot of uncertainties left to be seen. I hate that anyone gets sick or dies from this terrible virus. When every death makes a national headline I think folks tend to panic, the media sure enjoys a good crisis it's great for ratings.
As I said we will all know more in another month or two, I hope this thing levels off and starts to decline in new cases soon. The economy will not be so lucky, I think we will see a lot of suffering for months or even years to come. I do not know one person personally who has covid 19, I can name off a dozen who are out of work and feeling utter dread, despair and uncertainty though. Victims on all sides of this thing. I just don't see why I can go to work everyday, but then I am looked at as being selfish cause I want to go take my boat out alone and try to catch a fish. Anyway, that is where this thing started was trampling rights to fishing and it became a much bigger discussion in the end. I try my best to stay away from folks, I won't even go see my parents or older friends for their own safety. Heck, I even did online grocery shopping yesterday.
I don't want to get anyone sick and vice versa. I ask my guys that work for me everyday if they are still comfortable going to work everyday and the answer is a resounding yes. I appreciate what you good men and women are doing on the healthcare side of things. I tell everyone I think their are many unsung heroes out there now making selfless sacrifices to benefit the people in need. No offense intended, just get worked up a bit every now and again :cheers2