Status of Patrick's Bass Bill ???

[WoodyCT]

Not calling anyone a cheater Sashamy.

Also not calling on MA commercials to be the only folks to concede something to bring the bass back. In fact, I venture that limited entry for those deriving a high % of their income via R&R bass fishing, the use of a tag system, and technological controls such as GPS monitoring could allow the historic MA fishery to continue, all be it without the weekend warriors intent on earning gas money.

Every single issue on my laundry list has been caused by humans, and every user group responsible for the current state of striper affairs must shoulder their share of the burden:

Big agriculture must not use the Chesapeake as a sewer or toilet.
Omega Protein must reduce its menhaden take.
The sea herring fishery must not over fish and must reduce bass mortality.
ASMFC must find ways to generate accurate mortality data.
Recreational fishermen must reduce their take/killing of bass.
Trawlers and netters must be kept on a short leash.

Everyone who in any way contributes to the issue must be held accountable and responsible.

If only every user group could own its share of the problem, then the table would be set for collaboration, cooperation, and healthy stocks and ecosystems.