I guess that explains why the townspeople aren't coming up the drive with torches (yet). I have had several people tell me they just don't fish anymore.

Reason #1 is usually "it's too much trouble"
- concerning all the regulations, openings and closings, last minute updates, etc etc etc.

Reason #2 is usually "and too expensive"
- here I disagree. Costs money to make these things work. In Missouri the people voted for funds and this has paid off. It seems to me you need more help.

Here is the point: Do you want to take a preservationist or conservationist stance. If conservation and managment is your goal then it seems to me you want to keep the people eager to
buy licenses and vote for more improvements. That means keeping it simple and fun for your customers.

Limiting traffic on different bodies of water by motor types seems a fine idea to me. I can understand the concerns of the floaters, especially at night. Although I rarely saw anyone fishing from a float tube back home. Too many water snakes.