A Look At Why North Carolina’s Fishing Continues To Decline
North Carolina is the only state on the east and gulf coast that allows commercial trawling in its sounds and estuaries. As a result the North Carolina fishery resource declines day by day with it’s future unknown. Take a look at this video presented by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. It will open your eyes and break your heart.
Without an immediate change in the way North Carolina’s saltwater fishing resource is managed, this precious resource may not be there for our children as we have had for generations. Saltwater Angler & Sportsman will continue to be a part of the many groups that strive to save one of North Carolina’s greatest assets.
For More Information Contact: North Carolina Wildlife Federation
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