Good thoughts ! Both letting the rec fishermen sell and the problem of "if we do too many boats " If only things could be simple. The 50" is good if thats after the research says the fish has had at least two litters by then. Personally I think they need to find out before the set a limit. Right now its at 47 can you imagine if that fish has pups at 47 1/2 ? Im curious , has anyone ever cleaned one with babies ? and was it 47- 50 ? Does anyone know at what size they reproduce ? Randy