Posted by John M. on January 30, 2003 at 07:15:19:
In Reply to: Yes, it's illegal..... Partially because this IS the 'left' coast... posted by JB22 on January 29, 2003 at 14:37:28:
...then pick up your phone and call the Fish & Game Commission in support of agenda item #10 at the 2/6/03 Commission meeting -- which basically says that recreational fishers should have priority for catch over commercials when there isn't enough quota to go around...
For info, go to http://www.kelpforestcoalition.org and download the preference paper. (This item was begun by the Kelp Forest Coalition, a small local enviro group, but has the support of lots and lots of the recreational fishing groups.)
John