Jax Diver
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This is the type of attitude that really gives spearfishermen a bad name. Check out the site below.
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mike_s
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so what would the response to this be if this was posted over on Spearboard Spearfishing Community - Powered by vBulletin
just curious...
just curious...
james croft
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Comes across pretty cocky but if he is not breaking any game laws I don't have a problem with what he is doing, assuming he is not wasting the fish. What I have a problem with is the way he rubs it in your face. Reminds me of a deer hunter that rides his trophy on his tailgate all around town to show it off. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I like being a little more respectful towards the game I harvest and don't take it for the sake of just killing something.
It might be this guy is legit and just needs to tone it down a bit.
FWIW, where I am from the sand tiger sharks are like pet dogs and I would hate to see someone whack one. Sorta like shooting Lassie...
It might be this guy is legit and just needs to tone it down a bit.
FWIW, where I am from the sand tiger sharks are like pet dogs and I would hate to see someone whack one. Sorta like shooting Lassie...
Walt Stearns
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Hi James,
As to your question “if he is not breaking any game laws I don't have a problem with what he is doing, assuming he is not wasting the fish.”
If you go back and take a look at Mr. Knuckle Dragger’s website, you will see a picture of a 142-pound tarpon he shot.
In Florida, you need a purchase Tarpon Tag to kill a tarpon. Other than to show it off at the dock there is no reason to kill one. Taxidermist only need to the fish’s length and girth measurements to make a mount. And the fish itself is as edible (taste wise) as a bar of soap.
I am certain neither the sandtigers or the big garfish are any more viable as a dinner fare.
Furthermore NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries have sand tiger’s listed as a “species of concern.” Under current Conservation Actions, the “sand tiger shark is managed by the Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Under this FMP, it has been illegal to land (both commercially and recreationally) this species or any parts (fins, meat, jaws, etc) on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. since 1997. Several states adopted similar regulations, though Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut have not.”
The 260-pound jewfish (goliath grouper) pictured on his site, last count, that fish is still a Federally protected species.
This guy gives all sportsman (including spearfisherman who truly respect game laws) a bad name.
Walt Stearns
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As to your question “if he is not breaking any game laws I don't have a problem with what he is doing, assuming he is not wasting the fish.”
If you go back and take a look at Mr. Knuckle Dragger’s website, you will see a picture of a 142-pound tarpon he shot.
In Florida, you need a purchase Tarpon Tag to kill a tarpon. Other than to show it off at the dock there is no reason to kill one. Taxidermist only need to the fish’s length and girth measurements to make a mount. And the fish itself is as edible (taste wise) as a bar of soap.
I am certain neither the sandtigers or the big garfish are any more viable as a dinner fare.
Furthermore NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries have sand tiger’s listed as a “species of concern.” Under current Conservation Actions, the “sand tiger shark is managed by the Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Under this FMP, it has been illegal to land (both commercially and recreationally) this species or any parts (fins, meat, jaws, etc) on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. since 1997. Several states adopted similar regulations, though Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut have not.”
The 260-pound jewfish (goliath grouper) pictured on his site, last count, that fish is still a Federally protected species.
This guy gives all sportsman (including spearfisherman who truly respect game laws) a bad name.
Walt Stearns
Editor-in-Chief
Underwaterjournal
diverdwn71
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Be the sharks luck that this idiot messes with the wrong shark, get his just reward from said shark, and the media go on their antishark kick.
To think out of 10,000,000 sperm, he is the one that won.
To think out of 10,000,000 sperm, he is the one that won.
RonFrank
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So, what is the point of killing sharks, and Rays?
If there is no point other than the kill, I have a big issue with this dude.
If you don't eat, donate, or have a use for game, than don't kill it.
If there is no point other than the kill, I have a big issue with this dude.
If you don't eat, donate, or have a use for game, than don't kill it.
I can't stand trophy hunters, period.
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As a lifelong hunter, fisherman and diver, I could not agree with you more. I'm the polar opposite of any tree hugger and this guy The Rok Zone absolutely disgusts me. His tag line "Killin S**t Just For The Fun Of It" truly illustrates this cretin's mindset and values. The notion of killing for the fun of it is indefensible. The bad news is that this creature is breeding. Check out the little darling in the second to the last picture.
Imagine some debate in the halls of some state capitol somewhere and the proponents of legislation to ban spearfishing produce that web-site's images. What do you suppose the reaction would be? If a picture is worth a thousand words; it will take a million to sway anyone after they see what that prince and others like him are bragging about.
As for being legal; there's legal and there's the right thing to do. I've seen guys "legally" fill a cooler with Scup and Tog (Blackfish) only to throw them away once they got home because they didn't feel like cleaning them. Is that right?
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