Proposed RI Fillet Law - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

JohnR · 01-03-2007, 09:30 AM

I sit on the DEM Enforcement Advisory panel as an alternate representative for shore anglers. One of the items DEM is looking at is a possible Fillet Law as RI is the only East Coast and one of just a couple states that do not have a Fillet Law on the books. Part of DEM's arguments are to help them in enforcement. Tonight will be another meeting to discuss this and I would like some feedback from all of you.

The basic proposals are:

Status Quo - No Filet Law

Take Fish home and clean

Take fish to approved cleaning stations (like at Marinas)

There was also talk of a convoluted filet had to be x percentage of legal minimum to filet and keep (which seems an enforcement nightmare) with perhaps even a 1 inch by 1 inch sliver of attached skin...

So please vote once only for one option in this poll. If you are a RI resident, select the RI Resident part, and non-resident if you reside out of state

Thanks!

John

JohnR · 01-03-2007, 01:41 PM

Any comments?

I'll be heading over in a few hours for this meeting...

Thanks!

John

Fishpart · 01-03-2007, 02:13 PM

Clean them at home....

Of course charters capatins will want an exception. I don't realy have an issue with them filleting for their customers since I expec tthey will follow the law...

OSSCA · 01-03-2007, 02:27 PM

This meeting is open to the public,if you'd like to attend here are the details ,The meeting commences wednesday at 6:00 PM and will be held at:
Stedman Government Center
RI Division of Fish & Wildlife
2nd floor conference room
4804 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI
directions: http://www.dem.ri.gov/contact/ fw.htm

Mr. Sandman · 01-04-2007, 09:35 AM

While personally I think fish waste is better off at sea then in a dumpster or marina, at this point in time I think a consistant law is needed with surrounding states. (even though I don't agree with the surrounds states law(s))

Also, I think states should do more to educate the fishing public about the benfits of being a good sportsmen. Esp. children. This might help the enforcement issue and actually do some good long term.

jim sylvester · 01-04-2007, 09:49 AM

fillet on the rocks, on the beach

bleed the fish as soon as you decide to keep it, then fillet when the night is over

bloocrab · 01-04-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

While personally I think fish waste is better off at sea then in a dumpster or marina, at this point in time I think a consistant law is needed with surrounding states. (even though I don't agree with the surrounds states law(s))

Also, I think states should do more to educate the fishing public about the benfits of being a good sportsmen. Esp. children. This might help the enforcement issue and actually do some good long term.

I hear that Jim...

MakoMike · 01-09-2007, 04:50 PM

Voted down at last nighte RIMFAC meeting, its dead until next time.

chuckg · 01-12-2007, 09:26 AM

why create more unenforceable laws which create the need for more manpower at the state level of Div. of fish and wildlife. I have fished RI for 25+ years and have yet to be stopped by any enforcement entity. We all know what cohort may be taking undersized fish and enforcement should focus on them, however, I'm certain there will be the inevitable discrimination suit against the state for selective enforcment...

JohnR · 01-12-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckg

why create more unenforceable laws which create the need for more manpower at the state level of Div. of fish and wildlife. I have fished RI for 25+ years and have yet to be stopped by any enforcement entity. We all know what cohort may be taking undersized fish and enforcement should focus on them, however, I'm certain there will be the inevitable discrimination suit against the state for selective enforcment...

I disagree. Short fish is not the only thing they need to chase and it is not just one or two usergroups that need to be enforced...

The problem with most of these proposed changes are that it really just impacts the person legally doing what they are supposed to do. It's not going to put much enforcement teeth in against the people breaking the law. More effective would be more EPOs to police but sadly that aint gonna happen...

Chief Hall did say one important thing - a lot of people yell about enforcement patrols not out and about but not enough calls are coming in from people when they see violations.... He'd like to see more calls...

I will unstick this thread as it has run its course....

Thanks everyone for their input

JFigliuolo · 01-12-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

I disagree. Short fish is not the only thing they need to chase and it is not just one or two usergroups that need to be enforced...

The problem with most of these proposed changes are that it really just impacts the person legally doing what they are supposed to do. It's not going to put much enforcement teeth in against the people breaking the law. More effective would be more EPOs to police but sadly that aint gonna happen...

Chief Hall did say one important thing - a lot of people yell about enforcement patrols not out and about but not enough calls are coming in from people when they see violations.... He'd like to see more calls...

I will unstick this thread as it has run its course....

Thanks everyone for their input

What's the number to call? I'll put it in my cell phone...

JohnR · 01-12-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JFigliuolo

What's the number to call? I'll put it in my cell phone...

401-222-3070

Redsoxticket · 01-12-2007, 01:23 PM

401-222-3070

MakoMike · 01-12-2007, 03:56 PM

John,
FYI, regarding the hotly debated subject of recreational fishermen fishing with commercial fishermen. Mark Gibson asked for a legal opinion at the last The RIFMC meeting and I wrote a note to Gary Powers about it. Gary is supposed to have an opinion at the next meeting.