02/24/2025
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"Opioid abuse is a major crisis in this country."
"But with no fishing season, we get no harvest data and our best-available science and stock assessments no longer reflect the reality anglers are seeing on the water."
"Thankfully, several of you and your colleagues recognized the seriousness of this dilemma and helped us work with the Department of Commerce to allow a 39-day season this year."
"I want to offer a heartfelt thank you for the relief you provided this season."