Gag Grouper To Be SEVERELY Reduced In The Gulf Of Mexico

[MudDucker]

Thank you for contacting Governor Charlie Crist. The Governor appreciates
your concerns about the new restrictions from the National Marine Fisheries
and asked me to respond on his behalf.

To assist you, I forwarded your email to the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission for their review and response. If you want to
contact the Commission directly, please use the information provided below:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Farris Bryant Building
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
(850) 487-3796

Governor Crist wants to know how people feel about the many critical issues
we face and appreciates you taking the time to share your views with him.

Thank you again for contacting the Governor's office. For information
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Sincerely,


Willem J. de Greef
Office of Citizen Services

Got this same message yesterday.

[Thomasville]

you know im fine with them cutting it down to 1 gag...that's as long as they're willing to bump the red grouper limit up to 4. in my opinion it's the gag grouper that seem to have taken the hit. i cant tell you how many red's and large reds at that we've been pulling up this summer.

either way i think both limits are BS.

[rocket]

Dear Mr. Nash:

Thank you for contacting me regarding red snapper fishing.

Red snapper fishing is a Gulf coast tradition. However, in recent years, the population of these fish has declined and something must be done to help the red snapper rebound. The Gulf Coast Fishery Management Council recently voted unanimously in favor of a red snapper rebuilding plan. This plan is currently under review by NOAA.

I am committed to protecting our State's environment, while also helping our fishing community and maintaining our vital tourism industry. As a member of the Senate Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee, I am actively engaged in fisheries issues. I will keep your views in mind should this issue come before the Senate. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future.