A decision is expected soon on a proposed plan to stock additional striped bass into Bull Shoals Lake. The fifth and final public hearing on the idea was held last night in Harrison, hosted by the local bass club, The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and The Missouri Department of Conservation.  Game and Fish District Supervisor Ken Shirley tells HometownDailyNews.com the proposal has been discussed for a year now, and it’s time to make a decision.

Ken Shirley 2012A080    

Shirley says the stocking plan calls for adding 1 fish for every 2 acres of lake, every other year. He says some are opposed to the idea, fearing the additional striped bass could have a negative impact on the other fish in Bull Shoals Lake, such as black bass and walleye.

======(2^nd Version)=====

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Missouri Department of Conservation have spent the last year working on a proposed fish stocking plan for Bull Shoals Lake.  Under the plan shared by both states, 1 striped bass would be added for every 2 acres of lake, every other year.  The fifth and final public hearing on the idea was held last night inHarrison, sponsored by the local bass club.  Game and Fish District Supervisor Ken Shirley tells HometownDailyNews.com notes were taken last night for submission with a final report:

Ken Shirley 2012A081 

Shirley says opponents of the current idea worry that any additional stocking of striped bass will have a negative impact on the other fish in the lake, such as black bass and walleye. He says a decision is expected soon.    

======(3^rd Version)=====

A decision is expected soon on a proposed plan to stock additional striped bass into Bull Shoals Lake.  The fifth and final public hearing on the idea was held last night in Harrison, hosted by the local bass club, The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and The Missouri Department of Conservation.  Officials say the stocking plan calls for adding 1 fish for every 2 acres of lake, every other year. Some are opposed to the idea, fearing the additional striped bass could have a negative impact on the other fish in Bull Shoals Lake, such as black bass and walleye.