Sea Bass Options Update and Survey

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by Broad Bill

Last question and I'll leave it to you guys to discuss. If your statement about angler or hunter participation is true, how does NJ generate over $2 billion and rank in the top states in spend and participation annually from recreational fishing activities. One of the national leaders. A weekend fishing the Jersey shore from any inlet in our area by "private" boater, not party and charter boats, seems a whole lot more than 5%. You know as well as I at times it's an absolute parking lot out there during summer months.

You’re a numbers guy 9.5 million residents .
72,000 hunting license sales
130,000 fresh water license sales
117,000 in saltwater registry , though they say 500k to 1 million may fish in the salt via charters and head boats .