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zcoker · 2018-07-07T09:56:41Z

For those of you who follow or are involved in land based shark fishing (LBSF) here in the state of Florida, especially as it pertains to the FWC and its proposed regulations to govern this sport---good news! Last week, I was personally invited to sit down ONE ON ONE with the FWC Commsioners as well as Administrators and Staff.....These guys are the TOP BRASS here in Florida who regulate our fisheries. The meeting also included live big screen video interaction with supporting groups in Tallahassee.....To say that I was totally BLOWN AWAY by this very personal invitation is an understatement! To be directly involved in this process is a great honor and I did my absolute best to be as practical and as neutral as possible to get valid points across. And they listened! For over 2 hours! The FWC and supporting Staff in NO WAY desire to banish this sport entirely from our state. Quite the contrary, they seek reasonable solutions to make this sport practical, ethical, and as responsible as possible for everyone....for the sharks, too! The FWC also gave me for review copies of their current official drafts for the new LBSF regulations. What all this means: no one should EVER assume that their voice is never going to be heard by the higher up officials, or what one truly believes in will never make a single bit of difference. I'm just an ordinary shark fisherman who spoke up and got noticed. My example, though, can be used for anyone....or for any fishery. That's why it's important to speak out now and have a voice now, no matter who you are or where you live. The workshop schedules for LBSF have been posted on the FWC's website. Try to attend! Anyone CAN make a difference! And I'm proof of it.

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