This is where we need NEW regulation. A size limit .... but it's tough to do. How about a punch card, or system like a Salmon license. Max 5 or 10 per year per person. How many can 1 person actually use.
I personally would like to see the big females (over say 100 pounds) released. That said, have a size limit, but how do you do it? You certainly don't want to gaff it and bring it on board then attempt a release. That JUST WON'T work. BUT all this said, it is PATHETIC how much money I need to spend to go out for 1 a day, 2 possession limit. I should be able to take 2 in one day. I travel to the Island with Truck, Boat, friends, pay for all the equip, Gas, accommodation, etc etc. then GET BLOWN OFF THE WATER with high wind with out even a chance for Hallies. The DFO and Government is pathetic with a 1 in 1 Regulation with 2 Possession, they need to realize what we as sport fishers put into this economy. The Set lines of Commercial, F/N, Trawlers and Draggers are far more of a problem to the Hallie demise then we the sport fishers. Then there's the Buy Back program WHAT A JOKE!
WAKE UP DFO !
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