Some Hope for Magnuson Reform

[captbogan]

Thanks for putting this info up

[Pennsy Guy]

Karen Hall's, editor of "Big Game Fishing Journal" editorial "Don't be Mesmerized by EDF's Masquerade" in this issue is well worth the read, as well as the rest of my favorite mag....

[bolt]

How is this going to effect fishing up here. We not catching Red Snapper. I only see mention South Atlantic and Gulf areas. I am not real familiar with this Magnuson Reform. Can someone knowledgeable please explain.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by bolt

How is this going to effect fishing up here. We not catching Red Snapper. I only see mention South Atlantic and Gulf areas. I am not real familiar with this Magnuson Reform. Can someone knowledgeable please explain.

Keep me honest here guys, but the Magnuson Laws requires by law fisheries to be shut down if they are deemed in trouble. We recreational guys have been arguing that there needs to be some "flexibility" in this law because the science behind assessing the fish stocks is flawed and they fail to take into account the economic impacts of shutting down an entire fishery.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Keep me honest here guys, but the Magnuson Laws requires by law fisheries to be shut down if they are deemed in trouble. We recreational guys have been arguing that there needs to be some "flexibility" in this law because the science behind assessing the fish stocks is flawed and they fail to take into account the economic impacts of shutting down an entire fishery.

Gerry,
Very simple, concise explanation and ON target.
Bolt, Magnuson Includes all coastal waters / regions and more. Its a Federal LAW and applies to all federal waters

My understanding is there is a set number per species that decides if that species is "overfished" or "overfishing" is occurring and if so then THIS MUST HAPPEN per LAW. The "THIS MUST HAPPEN" is the issue as its cut in stone by LAW as to a shut down or reduction to "Save" the stock biomass. There is a big difference between Overfishing and Overfished. Overfishing means tighter regs, Overfished means shutdown.

The flexibility Act again as I understand it would open discussion to validate the science, include economic impact per region and factor in things like "Sandy" impact in our region for example and participation levels rather than the ridiculous numbers they create out of their ASS.

Magnuson started in 1976, was amended in 1996 and 2006 (I believe) but never given the "Flexibility" to consider that the data is flawed, and other factors need consideration. Its Important that this get done

[bolt]

Thanks guys! I hope that the motivation is to make sure the next generations have something to fish for.

[Pete]

Sure appreciate the post Dave, thanks!
Alas, some light at the other end of the tunnel. Beats the crap of peering into the darkness.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by captbogan

Thanks for putting this info up

You are welcome Bob and continued success as always on the Gambler. You sure do produce for your customers.

Still have my Penn spinner in the wheel house that I left behind months ago? Hope to get back out with you soon

[Joey Dah Fish]

Thank Dales appreciate your efforts and the info!!!

[1captainron]

What I worry about is how many years it has already taken just for them to "TALK" about it, as people still go out of business.