We need to address the real problem of legal & illegal long lining of sharks. Sport Fisherman should be allowed to retain an occasional fish. The larger sharks can be protected by a tagging system such as red drum have been in Texas. If a tag is used it is sent in with data in order to obtain a replacement tag.
Comment from David Crain
This is comment on Proposed Rule
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species: 2006 Consolidated Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 5; Notice of Public Hearings
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