So I called the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife to ask about a permit which would allow the propagation of native fish. The Code of Massachusetts Regulations indicates that Bluegill could be raised with a permit but absolutely bans Tilapia from being kept in MA.
The well meaning staffer at the state office recommended that I use Tilapia for the system, and said that Bluegill is actually not domestic to Massachusetts.
The verbal direction is diametrically different than how I read the code.
Then, one guy at the state agency suggested that I just go to a bait store and buy live golden shiners.... and he emphasized that I would not need a permit at all.
Peeps... I'm trying to do the right thing here... maintain the public trust by not violating any of the Commonwealth's laws. I just want to get fish to pooh in the tank so that I can grow vegetables. And it would be a shame if I couldn't use fish that live in the pond naturally just a mile away.
If all else fails, I can always go to PetSmart and buy some Goldfish.... but that just doesn't seem to be a cool way to go. It's not the money. I could buy a fishing license for $27 bucks, travel to a secret spot that Rich Mah knows about, and legally catch and transport 20 shiners or so. After paying for lunch and beers with Rich, that would be a lot more money than buying Goldfish.
Meanwhile, I'm taking delivery on the Aqua Rocs grow media which is being delivered to FedEx in North Reading where I will pick it up on Monday. That is the last piece of the puzzle left and I will be putting the system in the ground next weekend.
When you just Click on our Sponsors Ads, you support the great Recommendations, Endorsements, and Commentary that this Blog brings to the Nanepashemet Peep Community. Thanks for your Support.
No comments:
Post a Comment