Emergency Action on Blueline Tile

[Capt. Lou]

Good deal I would like to read several hundred responses on this site that anglers followed thru & contacted their officials . If we do this regularly u can get their attention just like the other side who always find time to get involved.

[Capt. Lou]

I know in PA my home state it's not a big issue & probably not a priority but even though I send letters once a month ! Knock on any door enough & someone will open it !

[Tunarun]

I sent a letter to my Rep and I live in Delaware. Hopefully, I'll get a response other than the automated one I got, saying it was received. Dennis

[Tunarun]

I found these contacts on the other forum.
John Bullard is the key guy, but here are some of the other players above, below and around him, starting from the top.

Eileen Sobeck
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries
eileen.sobeck@noaa.gov
301-427-8000

Samuel D. Rauch III
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs
samuel.rauch@noaa.gov
301-427-8000

Kate Naughten
Director, Office of Communications and External Affairs
kate.naughten@noaa.gov
301-427-8057

Alan D. Risenhoover
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries
alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov
301-427-8500

John K. Bullard
Regional Administrator, Greater Atlantic Region
john.bullard@noaa.gov
978-281-9250

Douglas Potts
Fishery Policy Analyst
douglas.potts@noaa.gov
978-281-9341

Mr Bullard,
I am writing you as a concerned fisherman regarding the recent proposal on the limit/potential closure of Blueline Tilefish off the eastern seaboard. Upon hearing the proposal, I was absolutely shocked that such drastic measures were being considered. I feel as though the proposed regulations were not formed on accurate data. The proposed single fish limit is extreme and not needed. Such a regulation would have largely negative ramifications on recreational fishermen and is very much a gross oversight as it pertains to maintaining a healthy biomass of the species. My desire is to not see such regulations come to fruition. Thank you for your consideration on this matter.

Sincerely,

[NAME]
[Resident of <insert state>]
[Contact info]

[Capt Sal]

Originally Posted by Capt. Lou

Good deal I would like to read several hundred responses on this site that anglers followed thru & contacted their officials . If we do this regularly u can get their attention just like the other side who always find time to get involved.

Although there are people on this site that that are informed and have a good idea about what is going on with fisheries management,they are the minority not the majority. Most of the people I would have conversations with while on a charter did not have a clue or felt it was up to the for hire capts. to do all the work. Like I said ''most'' people. There are some people on this site other than for hire Capts. that truly care and go to meetings and fight for all of us. Just like the commercial=An educated consumer is our best customer!