This is a problem that has existed for many years. It won't be solved overnight. Nothing I say or do will change that. However, by talking about it here and raising awareness, maybe a few more people will get involved and report blackfish or undersized fish poaching when they see it.

When people poach, they are stealing from not just the resource.

They are stealing from you, and me, as we have more restrictive bag limits placed on us.

Here's a resource for NJ and NY poaching violations.

http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=45
(NJ post #4)

http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/...read.php?t=148
(NY post #6)

I have the private cell #s of many of the NJDFG officers, if you can't find a number above that serves your needs.

I'm developing quite a few F&G and Coast Guard contacts in other states who would love to have quality intel about illegal poaching of any species.
Feel free to contact me any time if the numbers you need are for different areas.

Feel free to add anything about blackfish poaching in this thread. Thanks, guys and girls.