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Title: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: mws222 on April 30, 2009, 01:25:44 PM

Someone I know was telling me that you can't sell a bluefin tuna you've caught...I can't find any information saying you can't. Anyone know anything about this?

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: mgm on April 30, 2009, 01:39:26 PM

I have not been able to find any general regulation on the sale of a legal catch of a recreational limit by a recreational fisherman in NJ.

There are regs on the sale of shellfish,striped bass etc.

I recall seeing an attempt by the Garden State Seafood Association to get a bill passed prohibiting it some time ago because of the claim that it was a public health issue.

I would be interested if someone can point to a specific NJ regulation on this subject.

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: dreamsfloatjoe on April 30, 2009, 01:56:59 PM

Quote from: mws222 on April 30, 2009, 01:25:44 PM

Someone I know was telling me that you can't sell a bluefin tuna you've caught...I can't find any information saying you can't. Anyone know anything about this?

   grtn  Was the bluefin tuna caught from your boat?  Are you a licensed and insured  commercial fisherman, licensed in the state of NJ for retail sales?  Are you going to collect the sales tax and report it as earned income to the federal and NJ state government?  Are you going to be selling the bluefin tuna as a new or used fish?

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: mws222 on April 30, 2009, 02:06:46 PM

I've never actually caught one, but I was just wondering in the event that I do catch one. I have the permit and everything to catch them. I'm just a recreational fisherman looking to maybe pay for my gas by selling the fish...Just a hypothetical..

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: ped579 on April 30, 2009, 05:04:42 PM

I was waiting for the pinch lone Joe.  You haven't failed me yet.  rofla grtn

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: Noworries2009 on April 30, 2009, 05:12:51 PM

Just a little info here, No sale of bluefin is permitted on fish in the school,large school,or medium class . Only fish at 70" or greater can be sold. Check NMFS for more info. Professional Charter Captains  with a General Category Bluefin Tuna Permit can sell with some restrictions. At least thats the way I remember it.  ;D Bluefin are regulated directly by NMFS not by states. THey are pelagics and fall under their their authority.

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: Noworries2009 on April 30, 2009, 05:25:12 PM

If you visit the NMFS site look at the different types of permits and this should give the info you need.

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: Capt. Carl on April 30, 2009, 07:59:17 PM

right from nmfs permits   in the FaQ'S

Q: May I sell my tunas if I have an HMS Angling category permit?
A: No, if you have an HMS Angling category permit, you may not sell your catch. You must have a commercial fishing permit if you wish to sell your landings.

THE ANSWER IS   NO!

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: Pfishingruven on April 30, 2009, 09:56:19 PM

 whs

Pretty much goes for any type of "seafood."  You have to have a commercial license to sell any of your catch, including bait, etc...

 TT^

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: Fishin Dude on April 30, 2009, 11:38:08 PM

Here in the good ole U.S.A., ANYTHING can be sold, ie. Senate Seats, Firearms, Cocaine, Marijuahana, Sex,etc.....  TT^ <'((((><

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: ped579 on April 30, 2009, 11:41:10 PM

And that is just to and by our politicians... rofla hhppy >:D

Title: Re: Can you sell a bluefin tuna
Post by: Fishin Dude on April 30, 2009, 11:52:59 PM

With OUR money!!! <'((((><