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[bobber]

the biggest difference about snook (or whatever) in Florida is that the state is allowed to make their own rules on how that species is regulated. stripers are managed by ASMFC- a group that sets limits for ALL states to conform to. so any conservation-minded area or group doesn't have the ability to set a more conservative limit in their state

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by bobber

the biggest difference about snook (or whatever) in Florida is that the state is allowed to make their own rules on how that species is regulated. stripers are managed by ASMFC- a group that sets limits for ALL states to conform to. so any conservation-minded area or group doesn't have the ability to set a more conservative limit in their state

That is absolutely untrue! The ASMFC sets the most liberal rule a state can adopt, any state or all states can opt to use more restrictive rules. Like NY where up until recently the limit for private boaters and surfcasters was one fish at 28 inches while most states were at 2 fish at 28 inches.

[bobber]

Originally Posted by MakoMike

Like NY where up until recently the limit for private boaters and surfcasters was one fish at 28 inches while most states were at 2 fish at 28 inches.

yeah- and the charter boat fleet was "allowed" to keep 2 fish per person- (including the captain, mate, cook, the cook's girlfriend, etc)

not really a more restrictive limit- just geared to let the charter guys make more money off the the public resource

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by bobber

yeah- and the charter boat fleet was "allowed" to keep 2 fish per person- (including the captain, mate, cook, the cook's girlfriend, etc)

not really a more restrictive limit- just geared to let the charter guys make more money off the the public resource

When 99% of the fisherman are restricted to one fish per day, I'd say that's a good example of states being allowed to adopt more restrictive regulations.

[bobber]

Originally Posted by MakoMike

When 99% of the fisherman are restricted to one fish per day, I'd say that's a good example of states being allowed to adopt more restrictive regulations.

but why the double standard??

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by bobber

but why the double standard??

What's the difference? just using it as an example of the states adopting stricter regs than the ASMFC allows.