VIRGINIA SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT
AGENDA FOR TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
October 17, 2005
6:45 pm
I. Review 2005 Program - Review entries for
2005, recent trends, and consider impacts on program; review
program philosophy embraced last two years to make Citation
standards true "trophy" standards and how raising several minimums has
impacted program; reaffirm our long range program philosophy and how
plans can be made to ensure program is consistent to our goals for
"trophy" catches and conservation.
II. Release Program
- Consider impact of adding releases for all species; continue
discussion on species which may not be well suited for catch and
release due to survivability or handling issues and determine
appropriate action, if any; including no change, very high release
minimums, no release awards allowed, or some other action; consider
need to add further definition to release rules to address appropriate
handling and measuring issues, including use of gaffs to land fish
ultimately entered for release awards and/ or appropriate types and
usage of measuring devices
III. Flounder & Sheepshead
- Consider impact of continued increase in number of
Citations registered for both species with regard to possible increase
in minimum award standards;
IV. Barracuda
- Request for inclusion in Citation
program; carryover request from last two years
V. Citation Certificate - Combining catches and releases
VI. Appeals of Rejected Citations And State
Records - In addition to typical appeals, also have
appeal from Alvin Wimbrough of rejection of state record striped
bass due to applicant holding a commercial hook-and-line license;
discuss program rule 1(b) and its ramifications and whether there
is any need to amend or change our program rules and procedures
VII. Public Comment Period
- The public will be invited to comment on the
proposed agenda items, and any other matters that affect
the Citation program, at the start of the meeting - 6:45 pm.
Meeting will start at end of public comment period.