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Originally Posted by MakoMike
Zac,
I hope you letter has more of an impact than the many I have written to both the ASMFC and the NMFS "scientist" that wrote their study on the doggies. I even offered to take her out to Cox's ledge so she could see for herself how scarce they are.
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It's just spitting in the wind. ASMFC more or less buried the subject at the recent meeting, turning things over to the technical committee. We'll see.
I've sent other letters with no apparent impact, but at least I feel like I'm participating. Talking to anyone at NEFSC of NMFS or ASMFC about the subject is like talking to a stump--especially at NEFSC. I got an answer there that dogs only eat squid, mackerel and herring, and that there's no chance migratory routes could be changing.
Problem is, if it's not striped bass being discussed, it's hard to get people actually doing something other than complaining to friends.
I'll keep sending letters if you will.