Re: This is what we ALL are fighting
Take a fish that is close in size put it on ice for a day or 2 and tell me what happens to it. I have.
When there is that much volume involved there should be some allowance for error. Thats the problem with the system there is no room or allowance for error .
Dont get me wrong when there is Blatency involved thats one thing , but what i would consider a handfull of fish getting by through millions of pounds give me break.
With some of the fines i have heard about drug dealers get a better deal .
These agents have powers that are above most laws . No warrants needed, they can search your boat , backyard , restaurant, etc, anytime they want.
NOAA also has up to 5 years to send you a NOVA on a violation .
Some of the new stuff coming down the pike with catch shares( IFQS) some of the people who have served on the boards of different fisheries and taking advantage of the "inside" info that they are given and making motions for their profitability is no different than " inside trading " which i believe some have gone to jail for.
Just my 2 cents.
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