The Cost Of Not Having A New Jersey Salt Water License

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THE COST OF NO
NEW JERSEY SALT WATER FISHING LICENSE
TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW JERSEY AND THE SALT WATER FISHERMEN OF NEW JERSEY


150 Million dollars in federal stimulus money

7 Salt water hatcheries

3,129 immediate construction jobs benefiting local economies near hatchery sites.

169 permanent green jobs in the form of biologists and other hatchery personnel.

Millions of dollars of New Jersey's fair share of the Federal excise tax return.

40 million dollars annually in license fees to enhance New Jersey salt water fishing

Millions in lost tourist dollars

Millions of lost recreational fishing hours.

The ability to protect against poaching of our salt water fish.

The continued bankruptcy of bait shops,charter fishing operations,party boats and other related businesses

The ability of New Jersey to responsibly manage the States marine resources.

New Jersey fishermen will lose their fair share of flounder, sea bass, tug and other fish due to the inability to submit the proper data to the federal government.

Negative impact to our New Jersey shore culture

Reduced value of New Jersey waterfront property

The ability of New Jersey to proactively rebuild the States depleted Weakfish population.

Reduced opportunities for future generations of New Jersey salt water anglers!