I am VERY lucky to have a supervisor as cool as mine is and who supports the internet as a tool to assist anglers. But, not everyone of the Regional Bio's have a right hand person like me, and therefore, really do not have the time to be here. Now, I am not saying that they shouldn't make the time. In my own personal opinion, I believe there are a lot of staff that reads this - but have their own reasons for not responding.

I think of my superviosr as Colonel Potter and I am Radar.

As far as writing to local bio's I think that is exactly what should be done. I get TONS of emails or calls from people who have things to say, suggest, question etc. They may see my name in the paper for something and will call asking for me.

And if you don't talk to us, we don't know what your needs or wants are!! Don't vent right off though. Write your ideas down, without anger if possible and share them. You might get invited on a survey of a lake you have in question, or you might get a bunch of reports done on lakes that would help you out.

That's what we are here for. Not just the fish, but we are a public resource. It is our job to be available to help you. Some are better at it than others. But nonetheless it is still important.

Honestly, the best thing you could do is write down your thoughts without too much sarcasm at first though! Give the people time to hear what you have to say, then let you know what they have been doing. If at that time you disagree, be polite, tell them why and listen to what they have to say.

If you go off like a cannon ball, well, your less likely to get anywhere. But if you present your ideas with polite intent, I think you will be very surprised how far you will get.