Bush orders Gamefish status for Bass and Drum in Fed waters

[Mr. Sandman]

I just got an email that said the President signed an executive order making SB and Red Drum a gamefish in federal waters, and is encouraging states to do the same.

Considering there was no fishing for SB in the EEZ (fed waters) anyway, I don't see this as a super big move but it could sway a few more states to move in this direction which would be a positive step in my view. I have never seen the need for a comm SB fishery, MA sets a terrible example in my view.

Does this now mean that recs can take a bass in the EEZ?