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Originally Posted by DZ
RI Marine Fisheries division was a bit concerned about the rack rule at marinas and boat ramps. Apparently, the concerns are infrastructure related in those areas where racks cannot be disposed of off the docks or at the ramps. Smelly dumpsters  are coming. The few bass I do happen to keep will probably be filleted at the end of my session and the rack disposed in the surf. Hopefully I can drive home with only fillets in my possession. I'm sure most EPs will understand... but it only takes one that doesn't. |
I know a few marinas by me have freezers on site for the racks and they get picked up by lobster fishermen. There was also a company a few years ago that I spoke with who was just getting started with a rack recycling program for marinas. They would repurpose the racks for fertilizer or something, I forget exactly, but this might be a good opportunity for someone to pursue.