Scotch,
Yes, those are some simliar thoughts myself.
I guess the big issue is that there is no real way to separate between Bass fishing and fishing in general.
We would be hoping for Bass management and recieving Bluefish, etc. management at the same time. Or so we would hope. JohnR is right that it is next to impossible to get the reps to leave money alone that is specifically earmarked for one thing. They will attach riders to bills and do some sneaky move to open up funds from this account to help pay another acccount by adding it to a bill that the majority wants,.
It is a bullshiite practice but as old as the hills. We need a fisherman rep to be the watchdog. Introduce further efforts to help DEM and work from there.
How about a recreational license JUST for Bass ?
Wouldn't that be something ?
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