Who is influencing the vote?
Why are they voting the way they do, in spite of compelling evidence to the contrary?

Some of you have written to me, and said the ASMFC is corrupt, and out of touch with reality.
I can't substantiate corruption within that organization, because there is no proof.

However, you are entitled to your opinions here, and I would like to hear them.

Hint:
I believe part of this problem is that the striped bass are managed for MSY (Maximum Sustainable Yield)
This does not take into account the great gaps in certain year classes we are seeing.
It does not take into account the declining YOY stats that have been poor for several of the last years, with the exception of 2012.











Feel free to put forth your ideas and thoughts --
Why there are substantiated declines in striped bass catches...
And yet every year there is only a minority of the ASMFC board, advocating for striped bass and better managing of this resource, that belongs to all of us?

There is no right or wrong answer here....
Your opinions will count, as I will take them into consideration when drawing up the action plans....
Thanks for reading.....