Yes, the select group can hurt the resources when they are taking close to 100 fish every day that they can get out and yes I have seen it personally so it's not just talk. I have reported more than 1 including all pertinent information including registration number, boat and people description and on a couple of occasions even their address and the schedule they usually keep when fishing. Unfortunately since it's not a big ring and usually isn't on the tourist lakes FWC doesn't have the time or resources to do an investigation. At least that's what I have been told. Bottom line is I respect and honor all of God's resources so I don't worry about having to answer for my actions when the time comes.
Quote Originally Posted by Ketchn View Post
I am not sure if a handful of vacationers could actually damage a fishery. And for sure all to often some bragging bla bla bla about I did this and I did that is quite often just bla bla bla .
They likely had a good day or 2 and quite possibly kept to many ,but in the end they would have to do it day after day and in large numbers for an extended time on a really small impoundment to have an impact on the population .
This all said , it does upset me to think someone is keeping to many fish and for sure its a problem if they exploit a natural resource and use it for profit .
One thing for certain in this type of scenario is that a call to the game warden might or might not make a difference ,but in the end at least you did your part to protect the resource . I hate to be a rat myself but to be sure I have 4 or 5 different game wardens on my speed dial in several counties and if I see flagrant fish or game violations take place I report them.
my 2 cents
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