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Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus Statewide Regulations Anglers We Need Your Help in Slowing the Spread of Fish Diseases!

Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2009.
VHS virus statewide regulations for Michigan.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/VHS_272351_7.pdf

VHS Briefing Paper

Michigan Department of Natural Resources G.E. Whelan. 2009.
Comprehensive updated factsheet on VHS and prevention.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/Viral-Hemorrhagic-Septicemia-Fact-Sheet-11-9-2006_178081_7.pdf

Letters to Bait Dealers Concerning Frozen Bait Sales

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2009.
Letter from Mike Staggs, Director of WDNR Bureau of Fisheries Management concerning regulations on selling frozen bait in Wisconsin.

http://www.dnr.wi.gov/fish/documents/vhs_sellingfrozenbait.pdf

Indiana Health Entry Requirements: Health and Disease Information: Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia

Indiana Board of Animal Health. 2008.
Summary of Indiana Entry Health Requirements for fish susceptible to VHS. Links to forms.

http://www.in.gov/boah/2388.htm

Fisheries Order 245 from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2014

Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
Regulations established for fish disease control in Michigan.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/FO-425_199353_7.pdf

Policy Factsheet: VHS Fish Health Initiative

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
Factsheet for proposed new legislation for VHS prevention in Minnesota

http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/legislativeinfo/2008fact_sheets/vhs.pdf

Emergency Prevention and Response Plan for VHS

National Park Service. 2008.
Detailed emergency response plan for VHS in the Lake Superior Basin

http://www.nps.gov/apis/parkmgmt/upload/VHS%20Plan%20-%20Final%202008Mar14.pdf

Amended Federal Order: Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia

USDA APHIS. 2008.
Amended Federal Order for VHS prevention in the US

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/aquaculture/downloads/vhs_fed_order_amended.pdf

VHS Prevention

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
VHS prevention regulations in Wisconsin

http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/vhs/vhs_prevent.html

Aquatic Animal Health Code: VHS

World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). 2008.
Recommendations regarding international import and export of fish from VHS affected areas

http://www.oie.int/eng/normes/fcode/en_chapitre_2.1.5.htm#rubrique_septicemie_hemorragique_virale

Understanding VHS Rules

Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2007.
Fishing regulations against VHS spread in Michigan

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/understandign_vhs_rules_238885_7.pdf

VHS and Baitfish Use and Movement in Vermont

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department: SP Good. 2007.
Summary of VHS reports, baitfish movement regulations in the Great Lakes states

http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/library/factsheets/fisheries/fish_health/Viral%20Hemorrhagic%20Septicemia%20Virus/VHS%20&%20Baitfish%20Use%20in%20Vermont.pdf

Wisconsin: Emergency VHS Rule

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2007.
State of Wisconsin Emergency VHS Order

http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/documents/vhsemergencyrule2.pdf

Revised Emergency Regulations Adopted to Prevent Spread of VHS

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2006.
Overviews recently announced adoption of new emergency regulations to prevent the spread of VHS in New York.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/environmentdec/30713.html

FAQs

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Fish Disease Control Order: Angler Fact Sheet

Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2010.
FAQ on VHS disease control regulations for anglers in Michigan

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_52259_10950_46202-194116--,00.html

Fish Disease Control Order: Retail and Wholesale Minnow Dealers

Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2009.
FAQ on disease control regulations for bait dealers in Michigan

http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/fishing/FishDisease/vhs/Minnow-Dealer-wholesale-FactSheet-Apr2009.pdf

DNR VHS Frequently Asked Questions

Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2009.
Frequently asked questions about VHS regulations relevant to anglers.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_52259_10950_46202-194116--,00.html

Q&A: How the VHS Rules Affect Anglers?

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2009.
FAQ website addressing VHS rules, regulations and prevention measures for anglers to take.

http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/vhs/vhs_qaanglers.html

Frequently Asked Questions About the Personal Use of Bait Fish

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2008.
FAQ on NY's baitfish use and transport regulations

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/33072.html#Personal

Frequently Asked Questions by Bait Fish Sellers

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2008.
FAQ on NY's VHS regulations for baitfish sellers

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/33072.html#Sellers

Frequently Asked Questions by Commercial Bait Fish Collectors

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2008.
FAQ on NY's VHS regulations for commercial bait collectors

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/33072.html#Commercial

Frequently Asked Questions About the Use of Marine Bait

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2008.
FAQ on NY's VHS regulations on use of marine bait

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/33072.html#Marine

Frequently Asked Questions by Tournament Anglers

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2008.
FAQ on NY's VHS regulations for tournament anglers

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/33072.html#tournament

Frequently Asked Questions for Commercial Private Hatcheries

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2008.
FAQ on NY's VHS regulations for commercial hatcheries

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/33072.html#Hatcheries

Questions and Answers: VHS Interim Rule

USDA APHIS. 2008.
FAQ on USDA's VHS Interim Rule for interstate movement and importation of VHS susceptible fish

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/faq_vhs_interim_rule.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions About VHS

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
FAQ website for VHS prevention and regulation information

http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/vhs/vhs_questions.html

VHS and Permit Procedures for the Interstate Shipment of Fish

Indiana Board of Animal Health. 2007.
FAQ on VHS and fish transport regulations in Indiana

http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/BOAH_DNR_QA_VHS.pdf

Questions and Answers About VHS Federal Order

USDA APHIS. 2006.
FAQ about the USDA Federal Order for VHS prevention

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/fs_vhs_q_and_a.pdf

Website

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Attention Anglers

Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2010.
Overview on VHS regulations and prevention in Michigan for anglers.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_52259_10950_46202-194062--,00.html

Aquaculture VHS Certification

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. 2010.
Pennsylvania DOA information on VHS, and fish movement regulations.

http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_24476_10297_0_43/http%3B/10.41.0.36/AgWebsite/ProgramDetail.aspx?name=Aquaculture-VHS-Certification-&navid=12&parentnavid=0&palid=26&

Fishing in Shared Waters

Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2009.
Regulation information for Michigan anglers in shared waters.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_52259_10950_46202-215962--,00.html

Take Action to Stop Invasive Species!

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2009.
Actions to take to help stop the spread of invasive species in Wisconsin.

http://dnr.wi.gov/invasives/action.htm

Indiana Fish Entry Health Requirements

Indiana Board of Animal Health. 2008.
Entry requirements for VHS susceptible fish into Indiana

http://www.in.gov/boah/2388.htm

Pre-entry Permit Requirements: Commercial Fish Suppliers

Indiana Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
Pre-entry permit requirements for the commercial shipment of fish into Indiana

http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3607.htm

Summary of Current Control Measures by the Ontario MNR to Limit VHS Spread

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. 2008.
Website overviewing control measures for VHS in Ontario

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/2ColumnSubPage/200524.html

Aquatic Animal Health Procedures and Protocols

US Fish and Wildlife Service. 2008.
Website of aquatic animal health procedures, protocols and policies of the USFWS.

http://www.fws.gov/policy/aquatichandbook/toc/toc.htm

Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Website

USDA APHIS. 2008.
USDA APHIS website of VHS information and regulations

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/hot_issues/vhs/vhs.shtml

Wild Bait Harvest Information

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
Wisconsin regulations for wild bait harvesters

http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/vhs/vhs_wildbait.html

VHS and You: Keeping Wisconsin's Waters Healthy

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
WI DNR website of VHS information and regulations

http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/vhs/

VHS Emergency Fish Importation Regulations

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. 2007.
Arkansas Code 44.07-Importation regulations of fish for VHS prevention

http://www.agfc.com/fishing/resources-fishing/vhsv/vhs_code.aspx

Fish Health Regulations in Response to VHS

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2007.
Website FAQ on VHS regulations in New York

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/33072.html

Fish Health Regulations in Response to VHS

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2007.
VHS regulations in New York.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/33072.html

Quarantine Order: Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. 2007.
Pennsylvania VHS regulations

http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol37/37-41/1864.html

Amendment of Quarantine Order: Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. 2007.
Amended Pennsylvania VHS regulations

http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol37/37-49/2209.html

Species Affected by the VHS Federal Order

USDA APHIS. 2007.
Fish species affected by the USDA VHS Federal Order

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/aquaculture/downloads/vhs_fed_order.pdf

Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Website

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. .
VT FWD website of VHS information and regulations

http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/vhs.cfm

Press Releases

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DNR Reminds Anglers of New Rule for Using Baitfish and Roe

Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2010.
Press release of VHS regulations in Michigan.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10371_10402-236163--,00.html

Implementation of Rule on Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Delayed Indefinitely

USDA APHIS. 2009.
USDA delays implementation of rule on VHS to make adjustments for successful implementation.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/notices/content/2009/01/vhs_delayed.shtml

Illinois Announces Emergency Regulations to Stop Spread of Fish Virus

Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
Press release about VHS emergency regulations in Illinois

http://www.iiseagrant.org/vhs/VHSPressRelease.pdf

Emergency Restrictions for VHS: Apostle Islands

National Park Service. 2008.
Public Notice of regulations for VHS prevention for the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

http://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/upload/APIS%20VHS%20Emergency%20Rules.pdf

Emergency Restrictions Issued to Protect Fishery from VHS

National Park Service. 2008.
News release regarding restrictions and actions put into place to protect Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore from VHS.

https://mwrcms.nps.gov/piro/parknews/vhs-emergency.htm

USDA Establishes Live Fish Import and Interstate Movement Regulations

USDA APHIS. 2008.
Press release announce the interim rule for the importation and interstate movement of live fish to prevent the spread of VHS

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2008/09/content/printable/vhs_interim_rule_vs.pdf

USDA Amends its Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Federal Order

USDA APHIS. 2008.
Press release announcing the amended VHS Federal Order

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2008/04/content/printable/vhs_amend_vs.pdf

VHS Regulated US States and Canadian Provinces

USDA APHIS. 2008.
USDA APHIS VHS regulated US states and Canadian provinces

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/aquaculture/downloads/vhs_regulated_areas.pdf

Vermont Baitfish Regulation to Help Stop Spread of Fish Virus is Revised

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. 2008.
Press release about VT regulations for VHS prevention

http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/Detail.cfm?Agency__ID=1308

Revised VHS Fish Disease Rules Effective April 4, 2008

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
Press release announcing revised rules to prevent the spread of VHS in Wisconsin.

http://dnr.wi.gov/news/BreakingNews_Print.asp?id=796

Preservation Methods to Prevent the Spread of VHS Fish Disease

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
Press release for approved bait preservation methods for compliance with Wisconsin VHS prevention rules.

http://dnr.wi.gov/news/WeeklyNews_Print.asp?id=606

VHS Emergency Rules Outlined

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2008.
Release outlining the emergency regulations for VHS.

http://dnr.wi.gov/news/BreakingNews_Print.asp?id=726

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks concerned about new fish virus in Great Lakes

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. 2007.
News article from Montana FWP on emergency fish-import restrictions for the state to prevent the spread of VHS.

http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article_5281.aspx

DEC Extends Emergency Regulations to Help Prevent Spread of VHS

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2007.
Press release announcing extension of emergency regulations for VHS prevention in New York.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/26659.html

New Measrues To Control VHS in Ontario

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. 2007.
Management strategies for the control of VHS in Ontario

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Newsroom/LatestNews/MNR_E004230.html

USDA Revises Its Federal Order Regarding The Movement of Live Fish Susceptible to VHS

USDA APHIS. 2007.
Press release about the revised Federal Order for VHS

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2007/05/content/printable/vhsfedor_vs.doc

Deadly Fish Disease Reported in Lake Winnebago System

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2007.
Press release on states efforts to expand regulations to prevent further spread of VHS in Wisconsin.

http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Article_Lookup.asp?id=385

DEC Adopts Final Regulations to Help Prevent Spread of VHS to Additional New York Waters

New York Department of Environmental Conservation. 2006.
Press release announcing the adoption of final regulations to prevent the spread of VHS in New York.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/35726.html

USDA to Hold Public Meetings on VHS

USDA APHIS. 2006.
Press release regarding public meetings being held to educate and gather suggestions for preventing the spread of VHS.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2006/12/vhs_meeting.shtml

USDA Modifies Restriction for Movement of Live Fish Susceptible to VHS

USDA APHIS. 2006.
Press release announcing modifications to the Oct 24, 2006 Emergency Order on fish movement restrictions for controlling the spread of VHS.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2006/11/vhs.shtml

USDA Prohibits Imports/Interstate Movements of Fish Susceptible to VHS

USDA APHIS. 2006.
USDA APHIS issues Emergency Order prohibiting movement of certain fish species in efforts to control the spread of VHS.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2006/10/vhsfish.shtml