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Maryland Trophy Fishery Proposal by SF
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Last Updated: 2007/2/7 |
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Stripers Forever believes that the best way to deal with the popular Maryland springtime trophy fishery is to reduce the commercial quota by enough to allow it to continue without crippling restrictions. The economic arguments are quite convincing: According to the MD Southwick Study, stripers taken recreationally in MD are worth far more per pound than those harvested commercially. Also, jobs produced by the recreational sector dwarf those of the commercial. Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders and visitors enjoy the recreational fishery versus a very few who
benefit from the commercial one.
Stripers Forever's position is that all commercial striped bass fishing should be ended, in MD and everywhere along the coast this popular fish is found. The trophy fish quota transfer would be a step in the right direction.
The board of SF sent a letter to Governor O'Malley, Secretary Griffin, and Director King that urges adoption of this suggestion. You will find a copy of the letter attached above.
Please take a moment to read the letter; we encourage you to send a similar message or your own sentiments - by postal or e-mail - to these MD officials. You can find their contact information by just going back to the left side of the home page and selecting MD from the drop-down arrow.
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