On the recordMarch 21, 2012
This Subcommittee has heard loud and clear from many parts of the country that commercial and recreational fishing are being restricted due to inadequate or old data.
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congress.govThis Subcommittee has heard loud and clear from many parts of the country that commercial and recreational fishing are being restricted due to inadequate or old data.
Fleming addresses restrictions on fishing due to poor data.
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