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On my own boat, when we had a 23.75 inch cod, that the enviro said was "MORE LIKE 23!", as the boat owner I got a written warning for "POSSESSION OF COD".. "< 24 inches" (classic)..
In other words, the boat owner takes the wrap, they didn't ask who's fish it was, it just went on me. Same as it probably does on a commercial boat or charter. Back to Stripers..
There are plenty of private boat fisherman out there killing as many as they can, it's not something limited to a charter or commercial boat.
Actually, the worst class of fisherman to the striper is probably the expert catch and release fly-fisherman that hooks 50 fish a day. They probably kill more fish per trip than an entire 6 pack charter that limits out. At least on the charter boat they target big fish, catching very few shorts, then usually call it a day once the limit is reached.
The thing about the license for charter boats is just to deal with ignorance. They provided a boat license so the charter captain doesn't have to orchestrate his fares buying their own license. I've never looked into it, but it might be possible for anybody to get one (though it costs a lot more).
I'm OK with that, most likely if you are chartering a boat you are a novice at best; it's hard enough making sure the experienced guys get the license before your first trip out.
There's no sense to designating the charter boats by themselves; again, they are just taxis that come with a tour guide. The recreational angler is the one doing the fishing.
Jon
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