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A permit $ increase isn't really going to do much more than put a few more dollars in the states pocket at the expense of all fisherman be they full time or p.t. (cost of the permit is deductible under business expenses so the guys selling and paying their taxes get a little relief.) Yes, it may eliminate those guys who still hold a permit but don't fish commercially (no quota impact) and those who might be using the permit to take over their rec. limit, but I still can't believe that's a big number...especially if the price is up! I mean really..if you're doing it for food, 20 lb. x $3 buys you more groceries than a couple of fillets.
"So, what do you want to see? A compromise and we all get to keep fishing or a moratorium?"
I'm all in support of compromise but this bill is what's on the table and it's not about compromise.
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