Florida FWC attempting to close spearfishing

[popolarbear]

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That's right,  the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Bonefish Tarpon Trust and other special interest groups  are trying to push an agenda to classify fish such as Permit and Cobia as Gamefish or Sportfish.  Doing so would eliminate harvest for food and turning the fishery in to catch and release only and thus illegal to harvest by spear.  "Diver input needed urgently!
By Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013


Send the commissioners an email at commissioners@myfwc.com. Please CC fra@tampabay.rr.com.


something like"
I oppose any action on the sportfish/gamefish framework rules.
There is no biological need and no economic benefit, yet there IS an absolute reduction of fishing opportunity inherent in either designation.
This rule benefits few while taking from many.

I will be forwarding this to Governor Scott's office. I will also be contacting my state legislators, as I am appalled at the waste of state resources on such a non-issue.
Several people will be at the meeting to express detailed reasons for opposition of this action. Please pay attention to those people.

Under State of Florida law, I have the right to hunt and fish if populations are healthy. This framework appears to violate my right.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate the opportunity to submit a comment.

Again- I OPPOSE THE ENTIRE GAMEFISH/SPORTFISH FRAMEWORK."

[popolarbear]