I need YOUR help
 

I posted this on the other site too- but I really want as much input and participation as possible. please take a moment and read-



I'm looking for some people who are really committed to trying to make a difference in the striper management process. MY aim is to put together a broad based coalition of anglers from the striper coast who want to see the striper fishery restored to the greatness it was just a few years back. It will require some time at the computer and on the phone. Its my hope that when we are done there will be meaningful change in the process that governs striper management (and all the fish under ASMFC control). we need to work somewhat quickly as decisions will be coming down later this year.

PM me if you're interested.

thanks-

Bob

Interested - what other coalitions will you work with?

the plan is coming together this weekend- check your PM

I at least absolutely commend you on your efforts as someone that is getting off the internet soapbox to actually do something.
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I will certainly take any and all support- this is looking pretty good so far

S-B is in

Computer and phone? I hope you have more of a game plan than that if you are truley serious.
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Bobber and I have PMed and I'm in but I think we need a "plan of action " formally set down on paper.

JR let's talk next week.

[QUOTE=piemma;1046422]Bobber and I have PMed and I'm in but I think we need a "plan of action " formally set down on paper.

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agreed-

things are still in the planning stage, but I will certainly keep everyone updated

just an update to what I posted earlier-


I've been working to get in touch with some folks that could hoepfully facilitate change for the good of the resource, and have had mixed success. I'm still trying to finalize all that.

meanwhile- I've been contacted by some others to take this "effort" to a bigger, more national level.... we'll see how that pans out.

stay tuned, and I hope to have your ongoing support for the resource/fishery we all enjoy

as an update to my original post-


my initial thoughts of getting a groundswell of support and put pressure on the commissioners through letter-writing, TV and print media etc, websites/blogs are seeming to become more and more difficult to pull off. there just doesn't seem to be the real commitment from people in a position to make a difference to get involved. I've spent the last several days talking to legislators, environmentalists, fishery biologists and media folks- all of whom just don't have the time and/or interest in this cause.

I have been encouraged to pursue a longer-range goal of trying to bring about a fundamental reform to the ground rules that ASMFC operates under- which is a MUCH BIGGER undertaking and would likely take several years and lots of money. I'm not opposed to giving it a try, but want to see if some shorter-range goals can be reached first.


SO_ please continue to contact the commission members for the next several weeks- (even those not from your state) every piece of mail, email, phone call can have an impact, and maybe the quieter, less active commissioners can see what the anglers really want for the fishery. I will continue to work on getting this as much attention as I can, and hopefully the ASMFC guys will see the light.

and be aware, the Fall meeting of ASMFC is in Mystic CT in the endo of October- this could be a great rally for many of us as the season winds down- a get-together, protest, a fish-lovefest (er whatever) where we can really get our point across.

mark your calendars boys- first round is on me!