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Originally Posted by RyanMac14
I understand we have to be present to make our voice heard on potential regulations. I just dont understand how these regulations make it to the table when it is something that was directly contrary to previous findings. I don't get how they didnt just respond "well our stance is that treble and barbed hooks do not effect the mortality rate of trout so we will not be considering your proposal." Our lack of direct opposition, while disappointing, should not have mattered in this case. These regulations won't effect me directly per se, but it just bothers me that it happened and I hope you are right that this isn't setting a precedent of satisfying the special interest groups
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I absolutely agree. I believe regulations should be based on conservation benefit. Apparently the other group has been pushing for these regulations for some time. They attended meetings and filled the online surveys so they made their voice heard. NJFW will be the first to tell you tgese regs were just based on what these anglers wanted. We didnt make our voice heard, so lesson learned. We wont be silent in the future.
