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I spoke with Bobby Miller, TPWD Dickinson Lab this morning, and he reminded me that the public comment period for extending the $3 surcharge on saltwater stamps ends on the 26th. This surcharge has been the largest single source of funding for buying back and retiring commercial bay shrimping licenses. The original source of funding for this came from the industry itself, and in 1995, the surcharge was added to the saltwater stamp purchased by the recreational fisherman/lady. Without extension, this will sunset next year. This surcharge is a win/win/win. The recreational fisherman wins because of reduced pressure. The commercial fisherman wins due to a viable exit strategy. The resource wins due to a change of gear type.
I would encourage everyone here to take a couple of minutes and visit
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/involved/pubhear/proposals/proposals_20040726.phtml
and express your opinion.
I would encourage everyone here to take a couple of minutes and visit
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/involved/pubhear/proposals/proposals_20040726.phtml
and express your opinion.