Look at it this way. The DNR sets quotas. They then monitor, to the best of their abilities. Hitting the quota exactly, is the BEST thing for the lake and the fishery. Undershooting, or overshooting will technically “hurt” the lake. So to stop fishing the lake, would “hurt” it at this point. The DNR takes all things into account, when setting quotas, including other species in the lake. Alot of fsiherman on Mille Lacs only focus on Walleyes, but the DNR looks at the whole fishery. If the lake needs to be closed in the future, I will count on the DNR doing it, when it needs to happen. Reducing the slot limit, should slow down the limit fisherman from heading to Mille Lacs, and slow down their counts at the landings. Good luck everyone !!!
big g