Fishing is one of the most regulated businesses around

[dogg57]

It’s a familiar refrain along the shore. Fishing is one of the most regulated businesses around. Only environmental protection has more regulations proposed in the Federal Register each year, a Washington lobbyist who represents the fishing industry in southern New Jersey says.
“For a long time being on the water was one of the last bastions to get away from modern life and the government, and now we’re being intruded on. You need a ruler, a guide and a lawyer to go fishing,” said Rick Weber, owner of South Jersey Marina here on Schellenger’s Landing.

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[46er]

A bit of a misleading article IMO. You can go fishing everyday, all day. You can catch as many fish as you want; turn off the cell phone, relax, enjoy the outdoors. You just can't keep everything you catch. So the article really isn't about fishing, but keeping

 

[GermanG]

I’m frustrated by this trend as well. I can deal with regulations based on good research and sound management, although that in itself is often a subject of hot debate. But the increasing fees associated with fishing and hunting have removed an important and traditional component of those sports. While what we do out there is considered a “recreational” activity, it has also always been a way for many who have enjoyed a lifestyle of self-sufficiency to put additional food on the table. Likewise, most of us who garden do so for the same combination of reasons. Saltwater fishing was one of the last of the outdoor sports that allowed you to economically obtain both food and recreation at the same time. It looks like that time is quickly drawing to a close.

 

[bobpbx]

Hmmm...."“The government needs to stay out of the fishing business. This is our water. It belongs to the people of the U.S., not the government,” said John Perri, 60, of Pleasantville."

Let's see how that would go!

 

[Espo55]

the state belongs to the citizens, not the other way around