Do bunker need to be protected?

[Broad Bill]

I agree whole heartedly. When the bass fishery essentially gets shut down or any recreational regulations furthered tightened in any fishery, remember this thread. The problem with the recreational sector is they're the first to complain and last to take any action.

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by Broad Bill

I agree whole heartedly. When the bass fishery essentially gets shut down or any recreational regulations furthered tightened in any fishery, remember this thread. The problem with the recreational sector is they're the first to complain and last to take any action.

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[bunker dunker]

i disagree,i think there has been loads of rec peeps taking up the fight.all the way to the capital.its just that we can't pocket line the "elected officials"as the big company's can.it been this way for a long long time.i'm praying now that we
have a new party in charge that some of this will change.more common sense and less dollar & cents.

[Broad Bill]

Completely disagree. Dave asked for I believe it was $5k on this site to fund a lobbyist and couldn't raise close to that amount. $5k!!!!!!!!!!! Whose gone to the Hill representing the recreational fishing community because I'm not aware anyone has. When Trump had his first term, we had the same hope. With everything going on in this world, there's zero chance the incoming Administration on its own will prioritize the rights of recreational fishermen and small businesses involved in the industry. If that's what you're hoping, you're setting yourself up for major disappointment.

The only thing that will change this insanity is a lawsuit on behalf of the recreational sector that requires leadership and funding. In the absence of that, saltwater stocks will become vanishing resources and the recreational anglers proportionate share will continue to decrease over the years until it no longer exists. It's that simple and there's nothing that's going to change it unless as I said the recreational community grows a set of balls and initiates a lawsuit against the federal government.

[Chrisper4694]

Yes the petition is legit.... will it help? Idk... i tend to be pretty pessimistic in those regards