[TerriMc223]

Avalon is a better choice for a fisheries meeting than say Trenton. At least it is at the Jersey Shore.
The 4:00 start does make the meeting possible for charter and head boat personnel who are done by mid afternoon.
The 4:00 start also allows for attendance by two important demographics: 1) school/college age anglers ( especially school based fishing clubs) who just might have to bring a parent or two with them and 2) retired senior anglers (who have the highest percentage of registered and active voters.)

Yes, we will be most likely be forced to accept a fluke season that none of us are remotely happy with.
However, if the only choices are 3 @18" shorter season or 3@19" longer season, I vote for 3@19".