This from Lowell Myers in Arkansas who guides on the Little Red
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Many of you have heard the rumors that have been circulating over the past week via internet and email about the possible closure of several federal fish hatcheries including those here in Arkansas. As President of our local TU Chapter, I have made contact with several people who are closely associated with the Federal Trout Program and all indications are that these rumors have validity. It appears that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prioritized other programs over those of the National Fisheries Program resulting in possible closures of funded hatcheries. If closures occur, they are expected to be effective next month (October 1, 2013). As you know from past threats of hatchery closures, this would be detrimental to our local economy and fishing recreation along the Little Red River. At this time it appears the best action is to contact our congressional leaders to voice concern.
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