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nancy corigan 02-20-2013 12:42 PM
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Ok I just spoke with F&W again and there is no law in place that says you can not catch and release, they just discourage people from doing it because of the harm and stress that some may inflict on the stripers.

But if you know what you are doing and safely and immediately release the stripers you and catch and release with no summons's issued.

nancy corigan 02-20-2013 12:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AustinS
The rules are right there. What more clarification do you need? And why don't you call your three "friends"? That's what I thought.

Stop this sillyness. Admit defeat. You will at least keep a smidgen of respect at least from me
Oh I called the head office and spoke to a higher up because some people won't take my word for it or the word of my F&W friend.

So I called up you to can call and get the same info, so please go ahead and call. :)

AustinS 02-20-2013 12:46 PM
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Nancy stop pm'ing asking how old I am. If you have a question, post it

Harpoon 02-20-2013 12:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nancy corigan
Ok I just spoke with F&W again and there is no law in place that says you can not catch and release, they just discourage people from doing it because of the harm and stress that some may inflict on the stripers.

But if you know what you are doing and safely and immediately release the stripers you and catch and release with no summons's issued.

proof is in the writing....not ur writting but the fish and wild life writing. I provided proof in the form of an email from Fish and Wildlife to start this thread. A call to the department does not prove this practice is legal. Please be sure that they attach their name and position the email they send you to back this up....as thats what I did with mine.

AustinS 02-20-2013 12:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nancy corigan
Oh I called the head office and spoke to a higher up because some people won't take my word for it or the word of my F&W friend.

So I called up you to can call and get the same info, so please go ahead and call. :)
I just called the candy man. He said unicorns are real

nancy corigan 02-20-2013 12:57 PM
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Call Up NJ Fish and Wildlife and get the answer...

Or you can keep reading and interpreting the law how you want to see it.

There is no law stating that it is illegal to catch and release.

Please show me or point me to the official at NJ Fish and Wildlife where they say catch and Release id Prohibited and I will apologize and admit I was misinformed and move on.

Or don't your choice. :)

AustinS 02-20-2013 01:01 PM
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Attempt to take = fishing for

AustinS 02-20-2013 01:02 PM
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If lance Armstrong had your convinction to never admitting your wrong he would still have his medals

Harpoon 02-20-2013 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Harpoon
A thread was posted the other day about a bass that was recently caught and released in closed waters. During the thread there was some question as to the legality of this practice. So I reached out via the official NJ website (not to some friend that I may or may not know) and received this official response. Looks like they interpret the word 'Take' as something different then keeping.

** MESSAGE **
SUBJECT: Catch/Release Striped Bass Closed Season

Good day. A bit of debate going on with some fishing buddies to determine if the following is LEGAL:

Are NJ anglers with proper licenses allowed to fish in the back waters of NJ and purposely target striped bass with the intention of releasing after the catch?

Thank you
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You cannot target the fish if there is a closed season. As found on page 13 of the Marine Digest ( http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/digmar.htm ) you cannot "attempt to take" striped bass during the closed season. PT

Paul Tarlowe, Wildlife Education Specialist
NJ Div. of Fish and Wildlife
605 Pequest Rd.
Oxford, NJ 07863
Phone: 908-637-4125
Fax: 908-637-6735
NJFishandWildlife@dep.state.nj.us
http://www.NJFishandWildlife.com/
Take means having one on your hook I believe.

Whenever you have a question you can always contact our law office. PT

Paul Tarlowe, Wildlife Education Specialist
NJ Div. of Fish and Wildlife
605 Pequest Rd.
Oxford, NJ 07863
Phone: 908-637-4125
Fax: 908-637-6735
NJFishandWildlife@dep.state.nj.us
http://www.NJFishandWildlife.com/

torchee 02-20-2013 01:11 PM
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This post is getting sad....

I can't wait for spring so we can all post about fishing trips.

nancy corigan 02-20-2013 01:17 PM
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Well Guys I will say that I got 2 different answers from the NJ F&W the higher up stated no laws exist that there is no c&R and the officer stated no targeting of stripers.

The officer states as soon as you hook the fish it is called attempting to take, which is very devious and NJ law makers are ****ed in the head.

So I was wrong in that aspect for sure lol... Can't be right all the time.

As for the guys fishing the closed backwater areas they are watching you they said. So be careful.

The Clarification of backwaters was if you fish Shark River Inlet you can nopt fish it from the point inwards or any other inlet from the point inwards as that is considered backwaters.

Jay 02-20-2013 01:18 PM
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Striped Bass (includes Hybrid Striped Bass)



The possession limit for striped bass/hybrid striped bass is two fish with a

minimum size limit of 28 inches for each fish. Anglers participating in the
Striped Bass Bonus Program may possess an additional striped bass at least28 inches in length. It is illegal to take, catch or kill any striped bass from or in any marinewaters of this state, by means of a net of any description, or by any methodsother than angling with a hook and line or by spear fishing. It is illegal to possess any striped bass which is less than the legal minimumsize of 28 inches. A person shall not fillet, or remove the head or tail, or parts thereof, of any striped bass at sea. Harvest and possession of striped bass from federal waters (outside threemiles) is prohibited. Sale of striped bass in New Jersey is prohibited.


Striped Bass Closed Seasons
No person may take, attempt to take, or have in possession any striped bass

from the following closed waters:


Jan. 1–Feb. 28:
All waters closed except the Atlantic Ocean from zero to

three miles offshore. All inlets and bays are delineated from ocean waters
by a Colregs Demarcation line.

April 1–May 31:
Delaware River and Bay and their tributaries closed from

the upstream side of the Calhoun St. bridge downstream to and including
the Salem River and its tributaries.


Note:
Non-offset circle hooks are required to reduce striped bass bycatch

mortality while fishing with natural bait during the striped bass springtime
spawning area closure within the Delaware River and its tributaries. This
restriction does not apply to hook sizes smaller than size 2. >

AustinS 02-20-2013 01:22 PM
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Doesn't get any more clear than that. If you are confused about what is stated above take up another hobby

nancy corigan 02-20-2013 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nancy corigan
Well Guys I will say that I got 2 different answers from the NJ F&W the higher up stated no laws exist that there is no c&R and the officer stated no targeting of stripers.

The officer states as soon as you hook the fish it is called attempting to take, which is very devious and NJ law makers are ****ed in the head.

So I was wrong in that aspect for sure lol... Can't be right all the time.

As for the guys fishing the closed backwater areas they are watching you they said. So be careful.

The Clarification of backwaters was if you fish Shark River Inlet you can nopt fish it from the point inwards or any other inlet from the point inwards as that is considered backwaters.
Austin...

Harpoon 02-20-2013 01:27 PM
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Good now lets go fishing....out front!

Jay 02-20-2013 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Harpoon
Good now lets go fishing....out front!
5 more weeks for Spring! Bring on the Stripers, followed by Fluke. :D

AustinS 02-20-2013 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nancy corigan
Austin...
Good....24 hours and 6 pages later


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