Many have expressed there support for a reduction in the striper harvest. Here is an opportunity to let them know what you want before their meeting. Reducing coast wide mortality is on the agenda.

Welcome/Call to Order (J. Travelstead)
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 9, 2010
Public Comment
Consider Connecticut Proposal for Alternative Management Action
Presentation of Proposal (W. Laney)
Technical Committee Report (W. Laney)
Advisory Panel Report (K. Place)
Review of North Carolina Striped Bass Ocean Trawl Discarding (L. Daniel)
Review of Maryland Striped Bass Poaching (T. O’Connell)
Consider Initiating an Addendum to Reduce Coastwide Mortality on Striped Bass (J. Travelstead) Possible Action
Review and Populate Advisory Panel Membership (K. Taylor) Action
Other Business/Adjourn

My plane tickets are booked and I will be there for the discussion.

I know Jake F is planning on attending as well Patrick. Is there a write in public comment section for the meeting agenda as well. I will not be able to attend and would like to submit commentary on this issue.

I will take a look at the ASMFC page.

They will not be seeking public comment yet since there is no action at this time. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be writing to your state representative yet. Let them know now before the meeting so that maybe they will come out of the meeting with some form of action or plan.

I will send something to Mr. Diodatti this weekend
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