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John Rutherford: “NOAA closed our seasons because there weren't enough fish. Now, they are closing our season because there are too many…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2023
NOAA closed our seasons because there weren't enough fish. Now, they are closing our season because there are too many fish being caught and discarded.
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John Rutherford
Republican · Florida

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Rutherford highlights frustrations of anglers regarding fishing season closures.

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