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Thanks for your input Niko.
Always suspected the data was flawed. Not sure if I can buy the 48% mortality is due to rec DISCARDS - just seems awfully high and also how to they ascertain that #? If it's anywhere close to true WE are the worst offenders by far. Niko is right that we must all do our part to educate proper handling and release of fish. I do believe that the recs do kill way too many fish and rec limits should be at one at 36" or a workable slot limit- COASTWIDE. In my opinion Gamefish status can and most likely would turn this into a world class fishery that would have an all around positive economic impact. The comm fishing and the poaching in places like the Canal, Block, and the EEZ take a mighty toll on breeders. I feel for legit comm fishermen who follow the laws but like there comes a time ( like comm duck hunting) when it ends. The powers that be do not seem to be able regulate these effectively. Doesn't seem right to the other users that one can go out and buy a comm lic for a couple of hundys then kill and sell so many fish. I personally believe it's time for another moratorium.
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