Proposed "Pompano as new game fish."

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Well ain’t this a fine Kettle of Fish?

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Their rules; are that they have 60 days to respond and it has to be in writing.That date is the 1st week of April.Waiting to hear back from they on the petition. In the mean time;on HB437 the only responce I have gotten back is "NO" ;in requesting all of the co-sponcers to remove their co-sponcership of this Lobbyist Gravy Train. In case yall did not know;the local Rep.Steve McMillan is also a co-sponcer;which speaks volumes on his efforts on other issues of intrest to the recreational fisherman.To be fare McMillans office did not respond.Duh?

I am VERY happy that limits are being introduced to Sheepshead. Best news I have heard this year in fishing!

http://www.outdooralabama.com/news/P...ws.cfm?ID=1025

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[size=14pt]Conservation Advisory Board Meets May 19 in Spanish Fort[/size]

The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board will hold its third scheduled meeting of 2012 on Saturday, May 19, at the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort, Ala., 36527. Registration for those wishing to address the board will be from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and the meeting will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Five Rivers is located off the Mobile Causeway across from Meaher State Park.

The Conservation Advisory Board assists in formulating policies for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), examines all rules and regulations and makes recommendations for their change or amendment. This includes hunting seasons and bag limits. The board is comprised of 10 members appointed by the governor for alternating terms of six years.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR visit www.outdooralabama.com.

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9 AM on a Saturday morning huh? Sounds like they want to make sure no one shows up! I hope they pass it. Wish they would ban gill nets completely. Maybe then I wouldn't get skunked so often. :violent

At the CAB meeting Saturday Dr. Shipp agreed to leave the motion 'tabled' (for now).
But the understanding is he is seeking a compromise with the netters to at least lessen their impact on spawning pompano in the spring along the gulf beaches.
Apparently this board would prefer to see disagreements between parties resolved mutually rather than interceed in favor of one side over the other.

So the issue is in no way "dead" or resolved!
Dr. Shipp needs all our support and pressure we can bring to bear on such practices which degrade the fishery.

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At the CAB meeting Saturday Dr. Shipp agreed to leave the motion 'tabled' (for now).
But the understanding is he is seeking a compromise with the netters to at least lessen their impact on spawning pompano in the spring along the gulf beaches.
Apparently this board would prefer to see disagreements between parties resolved mutually rather than interceed in favor of one side over the other.

So the issue is in no way "dead" or resolved!
Dr. Shipp needs all our support and pressure we can bring to bear on such practices which degrade the fishery.

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Blast! Well, I guess a stalemate is better than a checkmate.

We could get media involved on this topic.

if they make it a game fish they will propose a 40 day season and 2 bag limit.i have mixed feelings.

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if they make it a game fish they will propose a 40 day season and 2 bag limit.i have mixed feelings.
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Nope, the State is in control of pompano, not the feds.
I would place good money on it staying the same size & bag limit and no closed season.

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