Great question Scrubby and to your point Detour. RFA has been / had a lobbyist for saltwater anglers for years.
https://www.joinrfa.org/jim-donofrio/
As the article states like him or not most will agree Jim has done more for recreational anglers all around the country than most and i know myself can ever dream of.
RFA lobbyist expenses are public knowledge, I can post a link but encourage you all do your own research.
No ONE including RFA is opposed to NJ Anglers looking into other options.
My guess is you are looking at anywhere from $50,000.00 annually to get started and up to $250,000 annually to get the real ball rolling. Times that by the years it may take to change policy.
To All wanting a Lobbyist please research the lobbyist options , vet them to be sure these lobbyist companies are actually aligned with our interests, get quotes for startup, reasonable expectations and some ideas as to the timeline to complete the task.
Once that is complete please advise your fundraising ideas to pay for it. Open to any / all suggestions and I will help if possible.
These times require aggressive action so your ideas are valid just get involved any way you can.
