mortality? If the problem is the method of angling, the use of single hooks, this needs to be addressed in a different forum. I wholly agree with the fourth paragraph of the "Statement of the problem" in that "the existing unattended line laws that are contained within Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) fish and game rules are ambiguous and cannot be consistently enforced by WDNR Wardens and Prosecuters". In the fourth paragraph of the original "Statement of the problem" as stated in the Musky Hunter message board, it is said, "Take note that because this resolution addresses an abuse which has been occurring during the open water fishing season, this proposed resolution is designed not to impede or restrict ice fisherman". I believe this is specifically stated this way as not to upset any ice fisherman and increase support for said proposal. While this sounds good it does not really address the entire issue of unattended lines but instead pinpoints a specific group of anglers. By making this statement, and not addressing the entire unattended line issue, the true bias and opinionated argument against shore fishing anglers by the person(s) writing this is clear, to eliminate shore fishing. In the third paragraph of the "Resolution", it is said, "it shall be unlawful for any person to position his furthest most rods more than 400 feet apart". This statement, while sounding more enforceable by WDNR Wardens is just as ambiguous as the current laws. While the WDNR Wardens have distance range finders available for their use the accuracy of these could be questioned along with the problem with the average angler being able to discern the 400-foot distance. Will the State of Wisconsin issue an official 400-foot piece of line which can be used for the setting of lines and to make sure of the angler’s distance relative
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