As a tackle shop owner, very concerned about the non-resident aspects.
Out of state families come here to enjoy the beaches and do a little fishing - buy bait, some combo's, lures and so on. Now they have to pay what - $25?? $35?? to get a weekly license, or a 3 day license? For the Mom and Dad, and maybe the teenagers?
This in addition to the license they have to buy in their home state?
My guess is alot of them will stay home and fish in their state or come here and not fish, not buy stuff, and..........
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