I know this is a different subject but bear with me. Did Greenwood Lake ever approve the building of a public launch site that Muskynut was trying to facilitate through the proper channels or was anything done to allow recreational angler's access through existing marinas who changed their policies? That fight was going on for seemingly ever and was state not federal. I believe the answer is no based on the last post on the New Jersey thread:
https://www.njfishing.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=121620
Public access to a lake stocked with fish using public funds not to mention the public money used for the dam and it becomes this controversial and bureaucratic. Why would anyone believe a saltwater license would be used to benefit salt water anglers and not become another money grab for another politician with a completely different agenda.
Get someone to run for office who spells out exactly how these funds will be used for a purpose that benefits the recreational angler funding it and most people would support a saltwater license. But that's as likely as finding a winning lottery ticket in your sock drawer. The problem isn't the license fee when most anglers spend thousands a year on equipment, tackle and associated costs to enjoy a sport of their choice. The problem is the system we call government that's collectively given us a current $37 trillion national debt. Doesn't give me a lot of hope the proceeds from a license will be used to benefit salt water anglers. Same issue with the recent debacle with FEMA when Helene caused the catastrophe to states in the southeast only to find out money appropriated to help them for that exact purpose was previously and unwittingly diverted to sanctuary cities to be used for individuals in this country illegally.
We all spend enough of our hard earned money already without spending more to fund a government which has essentially turned their back on the saltwater recreational angling community. How many times do you need to walk into the same door before realizing it's the wrong door?
