9/16 NJ Striped Bass Public Hearing 6-8PM

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Summary of Meeting (In addition to Nick's comments)

80 to 100 people in attendance. Meeting started with Emile Franke of Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) providing a summary of Striped Bass Addendum III Amendment 7, including displaying of various tables and charts contained therein which ASMFC is using to show why the proposed actions under the addendum are necessary to meet their 2029 Striped Bass Stock Target. The meeting was then opened up to questions.
Many excellent questions very asked regarding these tables and charts.
The meeting was then opened up to comments. All of the comments presented were in favor of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Commission position of Status Quo, except for one person who spoke in favor of the addendum.

Stephen Machalaba
Hi-Mar Striper Club