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Uncle Buck · 07-01-2009, 01:45 PM

If general permits become available to otherwise recreational boats, will we be subject to closures when/if the US quota is met? ie: Can we still recreationally harvest after that point?

Will private boats be considered 'commercial' as long as the permit is valid? ...or will that be a "per trip" designation, based on if a catch is sold?

Or... Will the general permit simply allow a recreationally caught sword (rod/reel & rec bag limits) to be sold, if the permit-holder chooses to do so? ...without dealing with commercial designations and bag limits.

07-01-2009, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,060	If general permits become available to otherwise recreational boats, will we be subject to closures when/if the US quota is met? ie: Can we still recreationally harvest after that point? Will private boats be considered 'commercial' as long as the permit is valid? ...or will that be a "per trip" designation, based on if a catch is sold? Or... Will the general permit simply allow a recreationally caught sword (rod/reel & rec bag limits) to be sold, if the permit-holder chooses to do so? ...without dealing with commercial designations and bag limits.