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Originally Posted by hartattack
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This is a huge deal that has the potential to change the way recreational allocations and regulations are determined.
MRIP IS THE SOURCE OF "BAD SCIENCE". Here's our chance to learn and opine on how to replace this albatross. NJ historically comes to the table to fight for our state's best interest; this opportunity with NOAA impacts ALL states, let's be heard!!
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Agreed Larry, something to keep a close eye on. It hopefully is a start in a long list of things that needs to be addressed in fisheries management and more specifically as it relates to MRIP the allocation of quotas and quantification of recreational catches which have not only been a huge bone of contention with the recreational community but publicly acknowledged as being grossly overstated by the agency responsible for adopting it. Remember back in I believe it was in or around 2018 when the entire industry for fluke received a 40% increase in quota but the recreational sector essentially received zero as our historical catches were retroactively increased by an equal amount due to New MRIP which all but mitigated any increase to our sector while the commercial sector walked away with an absolute 40% increase in quota that year. Something as Larry said, everyone should have a vested interest keeping a close eye on how this pans out. It's a huge issue which could benefit the recreational angler if addressed properly, hopefully third times a charm.
One cricket weighing in! Do you know Dales529 by any chance
Dave will explain!
