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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
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Is it because less people catch em that size so the overall take would be reduced?
Is it that they have at least had a chance to spawn? Actually, i'll move this to a new thread...
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Point on Bryan. The proof that the increased size limit and reduced bag limit are evidenced by the robust rebound of the Striper stocks.
Probably one of the few things the fisheries management guys did correctly.
Of course the jury is out as to whether it would work again. I know in the mid to late 80s the Bass fishing was awful. Once the moritorium was instituted, the stocks rebounded. Whether this is cyclical or a direct result of the conservation measures is a moot point. The fact is, it worked.