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03-19-2009, 01:26 PM | #1 |
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Spearfishing being banned!!
Yes, you read that right. They are currently trying to ban spearfishing only at Grays reef in Georgia.
Closing Grays reef to spearfishing while allowing hook-n-line angling would set an extremely dangerous precedent that would open the flood gates to closing spearfishing around the country. Tonight! Watch the FRA defend spearfisherman and the sport of spearfishing. Enemies of spearfishing have sometimes attempted to portray the FRA in a negative light on this board. Watch as the FRA uses logic, science, and reason to defend YOUR sport. Watch for yourself and see the truth. http://www.thefra.org/ |
03-19-2009, 01:31 PM | #2 |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
what time?
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03-19-2009, 01:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
Separating spearguns from H&L as a gear type would set a very dangerous precedent. This effort from the far left "Enviro Nazis" is totally based in politics and personal/group agendas. There is not one shred of reliable science or data which justifies this proposal and this should scare the living hell out of every fisherman regardless of gear preference. If the H&L interests think they are immune from these closures down the road.......they are sadly mistaken. These groups are not gonna back off until they ban all marine species harvest. The only way to stop them is to expose them for what they are and hope fisheries managers start ignoring them.
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03-19-2009, 01:42 PM | #4 |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
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The quote below is from the website regarding banning spearfishing on Gray's Reef. Quote:
Read the above that has been bolded in RED VERY carefully. Read it again. If we don't see the implications of this proposed ruling based on the above we are in a world of hurt. Imagine if you will the following: The above ruling takes place and all spearfishing is banned from Gray's Reef on the following basis: Powerheads are so closely associated with spearguns that it is difficult to determine from a distance whether a speargun has a powerhead. Because the powerhead may be removed without detection upon approach by enforcement, there may be difficulties proving that a speargun with a powerhead was in the sanctuary. In addition, proof of powerhead use is not self-evident from the fish itself, which may require forensic testing to definitively determine the method of injury or harvest for evidentiary purposes. Law enforcement officials have expressed the need to prohibit the use of all spearguns in order to effectively ban powerheads in the sanctuary. The use of powerheads is illegal in Florida State waters. Now replace "sanctuary" in the above with "Florida State waters". See the implications now? FL EAST COASTERS - Imagine not being able to spearfish within 9 nautical miles of your coast.
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03-19-2009, 05:10 PM | #6 |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
Bad news everyone, I just spoke with Denny and there is an inactive internet connection at the conference center. There will not be a "live" broadcast, but the entire meeting will be recorded and available at www.joinfra.org in the morning.
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03-19-2009, 05:41 PM | #7 |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
It is not just law enforcement, it is the feds. They should be able to apply the EXACT same conclusions to shut down spearfishing ANYWHERE in the United States! I would not be so worried if this was a state doing it, but it is the feds!
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03-19-2009, 07:23 PM | #8 |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
Exactly! It is becoming painfully obvious that all of this "restrict fisheries" BS is coming from the very top levels of government. There is no way in hell fisheries managers like Crabapple and his cohorts would stick their necks out (risk their jobs) like they do unless they KNOW FOR A FACT their a$$es are being covered. After seeing the crap these guys (fisheries managers) have pulled over the past 10 or 15 years and did not get fired, you can only come to one conclusion..........they are acting with complete immunity and that is very bad news for all fisherman.
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03-19-2009, 07:32 PM | #9 |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
Here in Ca, we have been dealing with the same type of situation. We need to keep each other posted and share information to pool our efforts to be able to go spearfishing across the coastal US.
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03-19-2009, 07:36 PM | #10 |
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Really?? .... Are they allowing hook and line fishing but completely banning ONLY spearfishing.. not even allowing breathhold diving??
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03-20-2009, 06:39 AM | #11 |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
Yes, unfortunately the live feed was not working last night. I was disappointed at the overall turnout at the meeting, although some great points were brought up by those who attended.
I am also displeased by the fact that the Sport Diving chairperson (Robert Bunkley of ScubaMarket - USA) who represents all of us on the Gray's Reef Advisory Council also failed to show up to this meeting. |
03-20-2009, 06:42 AM | #12 |
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I think he deserves some angry letters for that show of disrespect.
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03-20-2009, 07:26 AM | #13 | |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
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The fines are $500 per fish if you are caught with a speared fish in those waters. |
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03-20-2009, 07:29 AM | #14 |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
I spoke to a Biscayne National Park (BNP) higher up.
Don't remember his name but it was one of those older guys with the Sperry's and the Rolex. He was obviously in charge. He told me that if it were up to him he would change the wording from spearfishing to spearhunting and thus prohibit that activity in BNP altogether. I just gave him a dirty look. LOL |
03-20-2009, 07:42 AM | #15 |
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Re: Spearfishing being banned!!
As I have always believed... it's the 1% that ruins it for the 99%. I'm sure there are a few powerhead A-holes ruining it but this allow the Government (also known as big brother or the Nazis) to put a stop on spearfishing..... something must be done. It think if they banned spearfishing they would have a revolution on their hands.... bring it on!!
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