Ok just so we are on the same page...
We know that "scientific data" is based upon the input that "volunteers" and "paid" staff collect when they are armed with that pen and pad with a pocket lined with 1/2 melted candy..
We all know fishermen tell tales...
So even if 5% of the information collect is bullchit.. that in itself would be enough to over exaggerate any "published scientific data".
That is why i base my opinion on what i see and not what is read to me.
I got a reply from the ASFMC
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Originally Posted by My Email response from ASFMC
"My understanding is that the bill (HD 245) indicates that the Massachusetts commercial striped bass quota would be set aside for conservation, rather than being given to MA recreational fishermen (such as through a mechanism similar to the recreational "bonus fish program" in NJ) or to fishermen (commercial or recreational) in other states. Also, there is currently no language in the Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan related to state transfer of commercial quota, nor do any states transfer any coastal commercial quota at this point. IF HD 245 were passed as law, and IF Massachusetts wanted to transfer its commercial quota to other states' commercial fishermen to catch (which seems contrary to the intent of the bill as I understand it), an addendum to the striped bass plan would be required to permit it. Should anything of this sort happen, there would be public hearings and a comment period, at which time I would suggest you and all concerned constituents provide comment.
Best regards,
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission" |