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Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber
Gamefish status and just take the price tag off the fishes head. Theyre worth more alive than they are in a market be it a fair or black market.
I think Maine's slot is the best thing going. BUT it would have to be enforced, with all the double dipping on catches etc and taking of small fish and guys who want to play commercial fisherman because they think they look cute in bibs enforcement would be key.
The new enforcement guy in southern maine hands out his card with 6 contact #'s to the good guys and he says if you see anything I dont care when it is call me. Hit every number until you get me I'll be there in 20minutes.
Enforecement with the type of dedication is what we would need in RI to enforce a slot such as maine currently has in effect.
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TT... what is the slot up there.... one 26" or less or one 40" or over?? Can't remember. There is one thing about Maine... a game warden is a serious law enforcement component up there. They take the job very seriously and the state relies heavily on their abilities, especially up north on the land owned by the logging companies. I know that when I have been there, it seemed like a good way to go. I'm headed there next week actually.... Kennebunkport area.
Nevermind... did a search and found it... on this site.
STATEWIDE REGULATIONS OPEN SEASON January 1 through December 31, inclusive (except the Kennebec watershed, see below). BAG & SIZE LIMITS A person may take and possess 1 fish per day. The fish may be between 20 and 26 inches total length, inclusive, OR 40 inches or greater in total length. TOTAL LENGTH Total length is a straight line measurement from the lower jaw to the tip of the tail with the tail pinched together. DISPOSITION Personal use only, sale is prohibited. Fish must remain whole and intact. GENERAL GEAR RESTRICTIONS Hook and line only, no gaffing of striped bass.
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