Fluke survey on hook size from fish and game.

[tuna john]

Usually I have no issues filling these out sending letters and email, but lately I feel just a waste of time. The last survey from them really helped us out a lot.


During the 2017 summer flounder season, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) conducted a promotion "If You Can't Keep It, Save It!" to encourage the use of proper methods and gear aimed at reducing unintentional mortalities that can occur when summer flounder are returned to the water. As part of this promotion, the NJDEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife distributed size 5/0 to 7/0 hooks to anglers through local New Jersey bait and tackle shops. They also shared information through several media outlets on best practices for reducing discard mortality. The objective of the promotion focused on conserving the species, improving anglers' overall fishing experience, and boosting New Jersey's recreational fishing economy. The information you provide in this survey will help assess if and how the promotion is working, as well as identify areas for improvement.

We strongly urge you to complete the survey as thoroughly and accurately as possible within the next 7 days. The survey should only take about 10 minutes to complete. Your participation in this survey is voluntary and your identity throughout remains anonymous. Nowhere is your name or email requested or captured. Your cooperation, however, is much-needed to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the results. Please know that your answers will be kept confidential.

[PortlyRedhead]

Your post, like the email, failed to include a link.

[tuna john]

Originally Posted by PortlyRedhead

Your post, like the email, failed to include a link.

my intention was not to put the link in, but to merely state the fact I think its a waste of time. The email I have does have a link but great point thanks

[togzilla]

Done

[Billfish715]

Try this. The first email from DEP came with no link.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHZHBS6

[TerriMc223]

I took the survey. It was easy enough. I do appreciate the effort to promote safe release and conservation.

[slammer]

Done

[Detour66]

How about a survey of fish size that we can keep instead of worrying about gut hooking a fish!

[NoLimit]

I'm not sure where they think hooks are a mortality issue. The mortality issue is BY CATCH on COMMERCIAL BOATS http://www.greenpeace.org/internatio.../GP0STO55A.jpg

[AndyS]

Commercial boats take tonnage, F&G is worried about your safe C&R, great !!