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New Jersey's free Web-based saltwater fishing registry has been up and running for a little over a week, and already more than 75,000 anglers have signed up, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. But all is not well with New Jersey anglers, many of whom were surprised to learn last week that the penalty for those who don't sign up or forget to carry printed proof of their registration is a $300 to $3,000 fine.
"It's totally vindictive. They're going to be chasing people down and writing tickets," said Jim Donofrio, executive director of the Recreational Fishing Alliance, in a statement urging anglers to promptly sign up for the registry to avoid being fined. Read the complete story from Calkins Media.
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HASTINGS: Time to improve the Endangered Species Act
May 18, 2012 - When the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law in 1973 by President Nixon, he spoke about the importance of preserving “the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed.” I believe that goal is as important today as it was back then. However, after nearly 40 years, it’s time to take a fresh, honest look at the law and consider whether there are ways it could be improved to do a better job of protecting and recovering species.
