[Broad Bill]

Bob excellent point. Just looked at the last Golden Tile stock assessment. Between 2005 and 2022, commercial landings, relative to total landings for both recreational and commercial combined, has ranged from a low of 96.3% to a high of 99.7%. The average appears to be in the 98- 99% range. Why would there be any studies involving recreational landings or fishing effort for a stock if landings from that sector are that negligible? Why not focus on where the problem lies if there is in fact even a problem? Unfortunately we all know the answer to that question. Regulate, control and dedicate the fishery to the sector that generates the most revenue and fees so the politicians can line their pockets. Fisheries management 101.