tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.comments2015-12-22T06:48:47.431-06:00United We FishCapt. Chip Blackburn -Charter Boat Miss Mary - Mexico Beach Floridahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11265822580242977319noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-45304672921598887672015-12-22T06:48:47.431-06:002015-12-22T06:48:47.431-06:00Hello! Thanks for this post and information. In fu...Hello! Thanks for this post and information. In future, Cairns Charter Boat, also one of the most renowned luxury charter boat providers and available on rent that can make your holidays full of fun and excitement. These charter boats are equipped with all the modern facilities and you can surely enjoy some quality time with your near and dear ones. If you want to more information please visit www.cairnscharterboat.com.auAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00829786231802972538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-62093304032448182192013-08-09T04:21:29.915-05:002013-08-09T04:21:29.915-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326548825414542018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-19168987346133620492010-04-24T10:58:31.581-05:002010-04-24T10:58:31.581-05:00The big picture-control & ownership of public ...The big picture-control & ownership of public resources.<br /><br />This is why they want NO fishermen.<br /><br />We need to inform the public.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330982690941441538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-77161553236095687142010-03-28T13:13:39.727-05:002010-03-28T13:13:39.727-05:00Folks, Please fax to let them know how fishermen R...Folks, Please fax to let them know how fishermen REALLY feel about Catch Shares (keep it clean-ha ha).<br /><br />NO Catch Shares, NO funding for Catch Shares & we need a Catch Share moratorium to stop recent & pending programs.<br /><br />Thanks!!<br />Here are the fax numbers of the Members of the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans & Wildlife. Insular Affairs Fax #(202)225-0521. Oceans & Wildlife Fax#<br />(202)225-1542.<br /><br />Mrs. Madeleine Bordallo, Guam, Chairwoman. Fax#(202) 226-0341.<br /><br />Mr. Henry Brown, SC Fax# (202) 225-3407.<br /><br />Kildee, MI, Fax# (202) 225-6393<br /><br />Faleomavaega, American Samoa, Fax# (202) 225-8757<br /><br />Pallone, NJ, Fax# (202) 225-9665<br /><br />Sablan, Mariana Islands, N/A<br /><br />Christensen, Virgin Islands, Fax# (202) 225-5517<br /><br />De Gette, CO, Fax# (202) 225-5657<br /><br />Kind, WA, Fax# (202) 225-5739<br /><br />Capps, CA, Fax# (202) 225-5632<br /><br />Shea-Porter, NH, Fax# (202) 225-5822<br /><br />Kratovil, MD, Fax# (202) 225-0254<br /><br />Pierluisi, Puerto Rico, Fax# (202) 225-2154<br /><br />Rahall, WV, Fax# (202) 225- 9061<br /><br />Young, AK, Fax# (202) 225-0425<br /><br />Flake, AZ, Fax# (202) 226- 4386<br /><br />Lamborn, CO, Fax# (202) 225-1943<br /><br />Wittman, VA, Fax# (202) 225-4382<br /><br />Fleming, LA, Fax# (202) 225-8039<br /><br />Chaffetz, UT, Fax# (202) 225-5629<br /><br />Cassidy, LA, Fax# (202) 225-7313 Hastings, WA, Fax# (202) 225-3251<br /><br />: NOAA Catch Share Policy<br /><br />I am opposed to catch shares and believe NOAA and the Dept. of Commerce should not be in the business of privatization. Fisheries management can and should be accomplished without privatization.<br /><br />Catch Share programs are unconstitutional giveaways of public resources to private individuals. They are wholly unrelated to managing fishery resources. Catch Shares are being pushed as a fisheries management tool, when in reality any legitimate fisheries management measure can be implemented equally well without privatizing public resources.<br /><br />Catch Shares, privatization, rationalization: it means permanently allotting the rights to catch, process, and/or sell fish to a few individuals and companies. These rights are soon consolidated to an even smaller group of individuals and companies solely for profit.<br /><br />Fishing jobs become scarcer, with little or no chance for new fishermen to advance beyond deckhand. Because the rights to the fish are consolidated outside of local communities, profits pass by rather than into local economies.<br /><br />For these reasons and others, I believe NOAA’s policy should be NO Catch Shares or privatization under any name. I ask for a moratorium on privatization. This should include the recent ITQ programs and the ones about to go into effect. We need to carefully study the effects of existing quota programs on coastal economies.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330982690941441538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-18515820875226149502010-03-28T10:17:34.174-05:002010-03-28T10:17:34.174-05:00Like to see who of the 60 were from our area SOS g...Like to see who of the 60 were from our area SOS guys I assume. Nice to know who the enemy is though. Can you post the locals namesCapt. Tom Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06215310019316744362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-86152392825465161652010-03-27T20:45:48.592-05:002010-03-27T20:45:48.592-05:00On EDFblogfish, they sent 60 fishermen & 89 ED...On EDFblogfish, they sent 60 fishermen & 89 EDF members to Capitol Hill to say we want Catch Shares. We had 5000 fishermen, none of us want Catch Shares.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330982690941441538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-65972508722643425172010-03-19T03:41:32.115-05:002010-03-19T03:41:32.115-05:00Thanks, Chip, for spreading the word.Thanks, Chip, for spreading the word.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330982690941441538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-38172042743532495322010-03-17T05:58:40.714-05:002010-03-17T05:58:40.714-05:00In the NY Times on March 11. Some 3 retiring lawma...In the NY Times on March 11. Some 3 retiring lawmakers are trying to enlist Obama in giving NOAA free reign. They said too bad if the fishers don't like it.<br /><br />This will be terrible. No oversight for Jane Lubechencho.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330982690941441538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-68182005265628951252010-03-10T08:52:18.655-06:002010-03-10T08:52:18.655-06:00To my brothers and sisters are United We Fish, you...To my brothers and sisters are United We Fish, you have reached quite an accomplishment. I've been working behind the scenes for a couple of months, trying to get some traction on this issue nationally. In the past couple of days two of the most viewed blogs in the universe have picked up the story, including Michelle Malkin. Great job y'all, united we stand divided we fall. Let's keep the momentum going, the more people who find out what's going on the better chance we have to stop the enviro kooks!Captain Black Barthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16976554620004252156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-82445991231831551422010-02-22T00:49:21.555-06:002010-02-22T00:49:21.555-06:00Sounds like they are ready for their ship to roll ...Sounds like they are ready for their ship to roll in. They could care less about fisheries. They want that almighty(diluted)dollar!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903948211884534611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-87772477119318257292010-02-15T20:20:38.356-06:002010-02-15T20:20:38.356-06:00Wow, I have never seen so many sociopathic parasit...Wow, I have never seen so many sociopathic parasites on one page. <br /><br />Delusions of grandeur must make them all feel self important as they SAVE the planet.... *(sarcasm) I guess even these misguided fools like to justify their existence while ignoring the pestilence they plan to foist on others under the guise of preservation. shame on them. <br /><br />I dug into that ben metz sub link and found out about a social economy and from what I read, I don't think any of the people on the link you provided have ever had a real job outside of community organizing or teaching. <br /><br />It was a good Ride, I wish I could have continued in the field. Looks like chartering will end with this generation.<br /><br />B. *(its me ready for the after work tea)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329228084730405868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-67238608222130855852010-02-15T19:21:01.802-06:002010-02-15T19:21:01.802-06:00A czar for every fish that's a crucial and int...A czar for every fish that's a crucial and integral part of Obama's million man economy. <br /><br />"All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others." <br /><br />IF GOVT ever (it will not) proves it self responsible and capable of running anything then we can think about this. Otherwise it is just a naked power grab and if we allow it we are on the road to serfdom. <br /><br />Gee, I guess it means the GOVT is more equal.............Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329228084730405868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-65420548887600180722010-02-14T05:12:46.171-06:002010-02-14T05:12:46.171-06:00Thanks, Capt. Chip for shedding light on the playe...Thanks, Capt. Chip for shedding light on the players. I recently read a comment on Ocean Zoning. She said it is who is doing it that we should be concerned with.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330982690941441538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-591885722049266672010-02-09T21:37:34.002-06:002010-02-09T21:37:34.002-06:00Keep up the good work! United we fish!
http://fis...Keep up the good work! United we fish!<br /><br />http://fishermensblues.blogspot.com/Captain Black Barthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16976554620004252156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-40886552475240442802010-02-06T21:16:50.977-06:002010-02-06T21:16:50.977-06:00MSA is being ignored, skirted & misconstrued. ...MSA is being ignored, skirted & misconstrued. Our federal fisheries management is agenda driven (special interests want to consolidate us drastically) & EDF wants catch shares for their profit. Catch shares is not about conservation it's about economics.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330982690941441538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-84138404163934606292010-02-06T21:10:41.454-06:002010-02-06T21:10:41.454-06:00Thanks, Chip!!Thanks, Chip!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330982690941441538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-15068166002888372482010-02-06T03:00:20.421-06:002010-02-06T03:00:20.421-06:00Thank You for Your GOOD WORK Capt. I appreiciate i...Thank You for Your GOOD WORK Capt. I appreiciate it, as do MANY Others. -UNITED WE FISH ON!-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-50231844910686926392010-01-29T07:59:01.772-06:002010-01-29T07:59:01.772-06:00Gulf Coast Friends,
We’ve got someone a new user ...Gulf Coast Friends,<br /><br />We’ve got someone a new user on the MexicoBeachTalk board arguing for the new<br />fishing regs. His argument is that the economic impact will be minimal. <br /><br />I’d like for him to hear from some full time residents about the real impact on their lives. Please come join the discussion and/or forward this to anyone you know that can<br />formulate an intelligent response.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mexicobeachtalk.com/mbtalk/showthread.php?t=50&referrerid=1" rel="nofollow">Join the discussion here</a><br /><br />Thank you,<br />AdminPhilip<br />MexicoBeachTalk.comPhilip Doolittlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009342936703267722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-12146547336127055412010-01-29T07:56:30.116-06:002010-01-29T07:56:30.116-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Philip Doolittlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009342936703267722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-71872488007767897242010-01-28T04:53:59.367-06:002010-01-28T04:53:59.367-06:00In the Gloucester Daily Times article, Jan. 15, Sc...In the Gloucester Daily Times article, Jan. 15, Scott Brown said not only would he support re opening the Magnuson-Stevens Act, it MUST be changed. In another article, Senator Tarr (Gloucester) said he would not be surprised to see Mr. Brown at the capitol on Feb. 24.<br /><br />Mr. Gaines, GDT,is a well respected investigative reporter who has been enlightening readers everywhere. We in Massachusetts are lucky to have him.<br /><br />Thank you, Bob Jones, I couldn't agree with you more. We Fish & We Vote. If we wish to preserve the right to fish for our children, we have to stand up to "bought" science that is not truthful & the "stealing" of our fish<br />through catch shares.<br /><br />Alaska being the poster child for fisheries- Japan, Washington & Oregon OWN what should be the reseidents of Alaska.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330982690941441538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-49912991778684742952010-01-24T17:19:39.938-06:002010-01-24T17:19:39.938-06:00I am a recreational fisherman here in MA.
Please d...I am a recreational fisherman here in MA.<br />Please don't take your feeling that "The voters don’t like many of the administration's policies ..... ranging from health reform to ... maybe even the fishing mess in Massachusetts." too seriously. We do have issues, and even some battles here over fisheries management, but the general state population has yet to be engaged in these issues.<br /><br />The fisheries issues are very localized, mostly around two locations, Gloucester and New Bedford. I don't believe that new Senator Brown raised the fishing issues in his campaign, at least I never heard or read that he has championed any side between the NMFS and the commercial industry. <br /><br />The Gloucester Times writer, Richard Grimes, is completely biased in his reporting of Fisheries issues and the Times has very little readership outside of Gloucester, which is actually an Island with one bridge connecting it to the mainland.<br /><br />The last time I have read an editorial on fisheries issues in the Boston Globe, which has a wide readership in the population centers here, The Globe essentially sided with the cut back on scallop days-at-sea in order to further the the rebuilding of both scallops and the principle by-catches by the scallopers of both sea turtles and Yellow Tail Flounder.<br /><br />The MA message to Washington, as reported by our press has been concerned with the Health Care Plan and the stimulus plan. I haven't heard any mention in the local press of the this vote being concerned with fisheries management.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00712814616062195551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-68907428989924172942010-01-23T21:16:48.941-06:002010-01-23T21:16:48.941-06:00We reposted your blog on Facebook. Here is a link ...We reposted your blog on Facebook. Here is a link to the Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/FishermansVoice Let us know how we can help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-48435011163876110452010-01-20T13:27:50.172-06:002010-01-20T13:27:50.172-06:00As a Career Crabber, I second these PROBLEM STATEM...As a Career Crabber, I second these PROBLEM STATEMENTS made by my FREINDS in Kodiak. For more frustration See; http://angrycrabberscommittee.blogspot.com/ and http://alaskareport.com/news18/th41122_deadliest_earmark.html and http://alaskajournal.com/stories/11305/hom_20051113034.shtml Thank You U.W.F.! I SALUTE YOU!! -CrabLewi-ANGRYCRABBERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264190427659800316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-27134746170452753182010-01-12T19:24:07.465-06:002010-01-12T19:24:07.465-06:00Thank you all.
Unity is our only weapon.
My fami...Thank you all.<br /><br />Unity is our only weapon.<br /><br />My family has been small-boat scalloping for 20 years. The Council & NMFS have devastated the general category fleet with amendment 11. <br /><br />The few guys left when it goes to catch shares will not have enough quota. They will be forced to sell out to the big guys.<br /><br />Scallops are not over fished presently, or in the past few years. In fact, some closed area scallops are dying of old age. <br /><br />They used no science in this scallop regulation, it was unfair to fishermen from different states & is devastating the related fishing businesses in our communities. For every $1 landed in fish, $4 is generated. This is all lost.<br /><br />NMFS equals Now My Family StarvesUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330982690941441538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1469355710162576238.post-55423126794142758592009-12-22T13:59:53.788-06:002009-12-22T13:59:53.788-06:00Everyone needs to check this guy and his website o...Everyone needs to check this guy and his website out! They are making a differenceCapt. Tom Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06215310019316744362noreply@blogger.com