Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish Nut
Red, I appreciate the input and the numbers. Recently, we were told that C&R of migratory stripers could have an impact on the current population of fish. I will add that little to no significant evidence was given to support this policy. Then we switch gears and possibly up the total allowable catch in another sector. More fish taken and killed = less population and potentially lower spawning numbers. Quota management?????? Population Management????? Management for abundance?????
I just don’t understand the politics behind these decisions 
I guess, I should just crawl back under my rock and hope something miraculous happens. 
Thanks for letting me vent.
Thanks for the managment education  |
Before the moratorium, the harvest was about equal between rec's and commercial fishermen. Since 1991 the commercial ocean harvest has been increased 5.5 million lbs.(from 1.5 million to 7 million lbs) The rec harvest has increased 25 million lbs. ( from 3.5 million to 28.5 million lbs)