The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2008, associated with general regulations for taking and possessing freshwater fish, which are applicable to all fish management areas, such as fishing license requirements, daily bag limits for certain freshwater fish such as catfish or game fish, possession of certain devices such as nets, fish traps, trotlines or bush hooks, temporary closure of fish management areas, or intentional release of fish and wildlife into any fish management area. Additional rule development proposals may establish or revise rule provisions associated with regulations on specific fish management areas for taking and possessing freshwater fish or other activities such as swimming, use of firearms, or use of boats or other vehicles, that will ensure conservation of freshwater fish populations while providing for realization of their potential aesthetic, recreational, and economic values.