Just thinking out loud here. If its numbers of contacts that would get the fish managers attention would it be possible for this boards management to publish the state lawmakers e-mail addresses with a short explanation of the situation and send a blanket e-mail to all of the board members asking them to use their best judgement and contact their representatives?
I hate to say this but sport fishermen have this nasty habit of not wanting to get involved and would prefer to just sit back and gripe as opportunity slips away. Just once it would be nice to see 10% of the user group get involved.