I find the debate constructive but this is probably why it seems one sided on this site. It mirrors the big picture during the ASMFC hearings:
92% of all public comments favored one year implementation
87% of all public comments favored a one fish bag limit option (Option B)
The great majority of public that attended the ASMFC public comment hearing came out in support of one fish bag limit
Fishing groups representing perhaps tens of thousands of anglers came out in support of a one fish bag limit:
RFA came out in support of one fish bag limit
NY Sportfishing Federation came out in support of one fish bag limit
NYCRF came out in support of one fish bag limit
Numerous surfcasting clubs and organizations came out in support of one fish bag limit.
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