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SouthernWake
Were you proposing non residents would have to buy a license even if on a licensed charter?
In regards to the new limit, what were the main perspectives being argued? What did DNR recommend without taking political interests into account?
Also why the support for a restocking program that was determined to be an ineffective solution?
I guess I just am curious as to what all went into the decision and how the process went.
It happens about the same as it does here. Someone decides to solve something. People who care pay attention. They give input. Compromises begin. Things settle out and you get a law.
SC has 6 fish saltwater fish we raise and release. How much do you believe the one day charters pay per year? $150. That averages one quarter per person for the year. Is that fair to a resident who supplements the put take system? Should guides sell the resource? Should regular taxpayers pay for us to have fish?
The guides know they had a great business model that was created in 1992. Is $150 fair today? Does it cover the current cost to raise fish? Should non-residents only donate 25 cents to the cause?
We needed to repair the Waddell center. They were at 50% capacity due to maintenance issues. I put 3.5 million into the budget necessary to fund the flounder program. Texas and Alabama are beginning to have some success with their hatchery. If it does not work we will have a super multiple species salt water hatchery that is properly funded into the future.
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