What a can of worms this is....
I am a Alberta born and raised guide living in SE B.C. and believe me when I say that the East Kootenay Angling Management Plan (EKAMP) is both a blessing and a curse and the imposition of more regulations in AB could be regarded the same.
The idea of more regulation is a layer cake of issues, socio-economic and environmental, one has to ask themselves why they want to see regulations imposed. Is there a noticeable decline in the health and quality of the fishery, or are you cranky that out of province anglers seem to be getting a break in AB with lax fee's and regulations.
Regulations, if from inception take to heart the health of a fishery then I am all for it, protect our resources for the future. Anyone who has caught a Cutt out of the Livingstone in the past couple of seasons has certainly come across a specimen that is missing a mandible or has ugly hook scars. Maybe we should implement mandatory fish handling certifications for any anglers wishing to fish a catch and release streams.
Although I am playing devils advocate I feeling strongly about this issue as I make my living in a heavily regulated area. Identify, clarify, plan appropriately and then act, the last thing we need is more "shot gun wedding" regulation...
