It is important to note here that this is the first time in memory that regulations have been applied for two years. Although we got the short end of the stick this time around, I think it's a step in the right direction. Imagine that next year we won't be having this discussion. Folks in the business no longer have to guess when they can fish and what they'll be fishing on.
Attached is the latest document to come out of the winter ASMFC meetings. In summary, New York will see a similar season to last year with a decreased bad and increased size limit. We will see a3 fish at 19-inch bag.
The "preferred" option for scup is
Attached is the latest document to come out of the winter ASMFC meetings. In summary, New York will see a similar season to last year with a decreased bad and increased size limit. We will see a3 fish at 19-inch bag.
The "preferred" option for scup is
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