By rdnewsNOW staff

ICE FISHING

“Take it Off” program for Gull Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Buffalo Lake

Dec 17, 2019 | 5:54 AM

LACOMBE COUNTY- With colder weather here, Lacombe County would like to remind those with ice fishing huts on local lakes about the Take it Off program for Gull Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Buffalo Lake.

“The Take it Off program is a great way to protect our water resources, and we remind people that they need to re-register each year to get their identification card,” said Jalene Makus, Lacombe County Agriculture Coordinator. “Most of the people on the lakes understand the importance of taking their huts and garbage out with them before spring arrives, and this program helps ensure that happens.”

Why is it important to register your ice hut?

Registering is entirely voluntary, and it ensures that each hut is accounted for at the end of the ice fishing season, reducing the likelihood of ice huts falling through the ice in the spring and polluting the lake.

This protects the environment and ensures the safety of fish and animals that depend on that water source, as well as lake users throughout the year.

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Registration of huts also protects ice fishing huts from vandalism and theft, and helps identify the owner of ice huts in the event of any issues related to ice hut property.

The registration process is quick, easy and free of charge.

For more information, visit www.lacombecounty.com