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Originally Posted by DZ
When the 2 fish bag for the for hire industry was discussed at the RISAA BOD hearing they went over this. If RI for hires get a two fish bag for clients - then any out of state for hire boats can legally keep two fish per client WHILE in RI waters because we have license reciprocity with those other states. We all agree more inforcement is needed but DEM funding is a very low priority. Although a separate issue my suggestion is for RI to drop its reciprocity agreement with other states and charge for a non-resident license to fund more enforcement. RI waters are a commodity - everyone wants to fish here and does - RI should take advantage of its resource. Reciprocity sounded good at first but is a bad deal for RI.
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So again 1 fish bag Limit for charters as well solves the problem. One of the best statements that was made was "your selling the experience not the meat ".
If DEM is underfunded get someone else to run it, just like the Clowns that think its ok to make special rules.
If the RI DEM needs more money, do as i said take the gear and trucks and auction it off problem solved.
These issues are beyond the bag limits but at least its a start. Honestly if things dont change heads At the top should roll.
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