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Jim Smarr · Pony Mullet Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 64

Texas Parks and Wildlife heard us loud and clear. Today the Commissioners voted to not accept Federal limits in Texas Territorial
Waters. We dodged a big bullet today as this would have been devastating to Texans.

The RFA helped rally the troops to win the battle. We were the only National Recreational Fishing .Org to stand with Texas Recreational Anglers and Texas Parks and Wildlife to simply say no to the Feds.

The enviros were stunned we won. Those wanting to force Federal Regs in Texas Territorial Waters were Ocean Conservancy, Environmental Defense and CCA.

Had they have won we would be saddled with zero Blacktip Shark and 2 Red Snapper with a hundred twenty two day season.

I want to thank each and every one of you that attended a scoping meeting.

Jim Smarr
RFA Texas

seaweed · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:03 am Post subject:

Thank you Jim, and thanks to all those who attended the meetings.

I was surprised at who was on the other side of this issue. Especially since I recently joined the CCA in order to do my tiny bit towards helping protect our coastal fishing.

I certainly didn't agree with them this time.

John

cheeseburger · Horse Mullet Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 187

I agree with seaweed. Could not attend the meetings because of life in general but am eternally greatful to all of you who took the time and spoke up. I know the CCA is trying to do a good thing but, like seaweed, I am a brand new member and did not know thier position on this issue. I will have to do more research before I renew my membership.

Cheeseburger
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The Trash Heap · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:30 am Post subject: Link to Sike's Column

http://caller.com/news/2008/jan/24/sikesoutdoors/?printer=1/
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Jim Smarr · Pony Mullet Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 64

David Sikes RFA helped fill the rooms. His speaking our name is so hard to do for some reason. LOL If the Cash Cow Association did not do it then nobody did.lol

ccbobber · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:07 am Post subject:

to all the little people like me that attended, THANK YOU. we can make a difference.
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MJW · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject:

HOoray
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Jim Smarr · Pony Mullet Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 64

We are equal in the fight CC. There are no little people just Recreational Fishermen trying to maintain a fair and balanced fishery for all. Every vote counts with us.

CARDSHARK · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all that attended.