Njdiver, Actually I did a bit of research, including speaking with John Organ ,Chief, Division of Wildlife @ sport fish Restoration.
However, Federal grants can require the State to have a saltwater license in place as a prerequisite.
Really, what is your point, NJ is out millions of Dollars either way it falls. Yes, you are correct that they consider the amount of shore line for state appropriations of DJSR funds. That however does not change the fact: the lack of a saltwater license is costing NJ millions in DJSF funds.
Mater of fact John Organ Chief, Division of Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration said, NJ would receive money today, if NJ had a saltwater license.
KEN McDERMOTTVice PresidentCape May/Cumberland CountySaltwater Sportsman's AllianceCape May Court House
Quote from: Capt. Mac on December 27, 2010, 12:19:39 PMKEN McDERMOTTVice PresidentCape May/Cumberland CountySaltwater Sportsman's AllianceCape May Court HouseA letter to the editor by you does not corroborate an unsubstantiated official statement by another organization.
NJDiver, You know or should know, editors of large news papers do not print oped articles or letters without checking reference’s.
Now here is a question for you, Why do you think the NJ tax payer should fund the free saltwater registry?
Quote from: Capt. Mac on December 27, 2010, 07:49:20 PMNJDiver, You know or should know, editors of large news papers do not print oped articles or letters without checking reference’s. They obviously did not look into your “facts”. If they had they would no doubt have refused to publish your letter. Quote from: Capt. Mac on December 27, 2010, 07:49:20 PMNow here is a question for you, Why do you think the NJ tax payer should fund the free saltwater registry? The NJ “taxpayer” includes all saltwater fishermen and spearos who’s discretionary moneys go into Trenton via sales taxes, fuel taxes and locally via hotel taxes and others. That is what should be paying for the salaries, pensions and benefits of the employees and management of the NJMFB, not SRF moneys. And certainly not in the ratio that exists now here in NJ.You really should learn to clean up your copy and paste technique.
A saltwater license is the only way we can ensure the funds are in place not only to enhance NJ saltwater fishing but for the basic mandatory federal requirements to keep the seasons open. Free plays well for politicians, it is the kiss of death for NJ saltwater fishermen
NJDiver, I agree that would be the ideal situation. Unfortunately that has never been the case here in NJ. Considering the dire financial situation NJ is in today, it will never happen in our life time. A saltwater license is the only way we can ensure the funds are in place not only to enhance NJ saltwater fishing but for the basic mandatory federal requirements to keep the seasons open. Free plays well for politicians, it is the kiss of death for NJ saltwater fishermen
....Unfortunately that has never been the case here in NJ. Considering the dire financial situation NJ is in today, it will never happen in our life time. A saltwater license is the only way we can ensure the funds are in place not only to enhance NJ saltwater fishing but for the basic mandatory federal requirements to keep the seasons open.
NJDIVER, maybe, this will help with your fear that saltwater license funds would be stolen. A quote from: John F. Organ, Ph.D., CWBChief, Division of Wildlife and Sport Fish RestorationAdjunct Associate Professor of Wildlife Conservation, UMass AmherstU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service300 Westgate Center DriveHadley, MA 01035Federal regulations under 50 CFR Part 80 would apply to saltwater fishing license funds. These dollars would be provided the full protection of federal law, and could not be used for any purpose other than the fisheries work of NJ DFW. My office, and the OIG enforce these regulations - it is a big part of what we do. Over the past two years I have personally intervened in close to 20 attempts to divert license revenues or assetts acquired with those funds across the 18 agencies in our region that receive Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration dollars. We take this responsibility very seriously, and have, to date, prevented diversions.
TB, maybe, NJ will start paying the bills for surfers, skiers and birders as they pay taxes also.
IrishAyes, we would have our full share of the money, if we were in compliance with title 50, like it or not those are the rules.
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