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DMF moves false albacore and bonito bag/size options to public hearing after broad public support
Summary
DMF staff proposed a combined 5‑fish possession limit (with alternatives such as a 16‑inch minimum) and will take a range of options for false albacore and bonito to public hearing this winter after widespread support by guides, retailers and anglers during public comment.
DMF presented proposed conservation options for false albacore and bonito at the Dec. 17 Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission meeting and will take multiple alternatives to public hearing this winter, including a staff‑preferred 5‑fish combined possession limit and a minimum‑size alternative.
Director Dan McCarron and staff framed the action as precautionary: "So we're proposing a 5 fish, per person…
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