chrisp
Lieutenant Commander
Is everyone aware of this hearing.
The hearings are coming up next week. We've been down this road 3 times in the last four years and there is absolutely no doubt that this round is by far the most threatening to the fishery. Support for SF is up and reports from the state house suggest that there is a contingent of legislators willing to sign these bills. SF has also continued with their full time lobbyist in Boston, Henri Rauschenbach, while we have not had the services of a lobbyist. In addition to the November 6th hearings, SF and their lobbyist have scheduled numerous meetings for their members to meet with legislators and sway them to vote in favor of the bills.
Response from commercial fishermen regarding the hearings has been slow. All signs suggest that if we do not act now and attend the hearing on November 6th, the fishery will be in jeopardy.
Please begin to organize your transportation and plan to attend the hearing at 1pm on November 6th. If you plan to attend, please let me know via email.
Understanding the science:
While Coastal Conservation Association may not be our ally, it is important to understand the recreational arguments that will likely be used by Stripers Forever. This write up is a useful interpretation of the stock assessment and regardless of view, you may find it helpful in understanding the situation.
http://www.ccamd.org/?p=1858
Darren Saletta
Executive Director
Massachusetts Commercial Striped Bass Association
The hearings are coming up next week. We've been down this road 3 times in the last four years and there is absolutely no doubt that this round is by far the most threatening to the fishery. Support for SF is up and reports from the state house suggest that there is a contingent of legislators willing to sign these bills. SF has also continued with their full time lobbyist in Boston, Henri Rauschenbach, while we have not had the services of a lobbyist. In addition to the November 6th hearings, SF and their lobbyist have scheduled numerous meetings for their members to meet with legislators and sway them to vote in favor of the bills.
Response from commercial fishermen regarding the hearings has been slow. All signs suggest that if we do not act now and attend the hearing on November 6th, the fishery will be in jeopardy.
Please begin to organize your transportation and plan to attend the hearing at 1pm on November 6th. If you plan to attend, please let me know via email.
Legislative Hearings for Striped Bass Bills
Wednesday, November 6th at 1PM
State House, Boston
Wednesday, November 6th at 1PM
State House, Boston
Understanding the science:
While Coastal Conservation Association may not be our ally, it is important to understand the recreational arguments that will likely be used by Stripers Forever. This write up is a useful interpretation of the stock assessment and regardless of view, you may find it helpful in understanding the situation.
http://www.ccamd.org/?p=1858
Darren Saletta
Executive Director
Massachusetts Commercial Striped Bass Association