They are grasping at straws to justify taking away access and opportunity with a lack of science.
In my opinion it is irresponsible of the DNR to reduce access and opportunity by closing days without a clear indication that this fishery is causing a particular conservation problem. With the known science of other fisheries, the DNR has the obligation to look at other alternatives before reducing and restricting access or targeting one method of fishing given the unknowns. If DNR fears being in "crisis" management in the near future before this fishery can be looked at further, the DNR has the responsibility to act on known scientific solutions to resolve the potential problem before taking extreme action only on "concerns" by some without scientific backing!
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