1: We are now being charged and extra $3 to fish for crab in Puget Sound because we needed to get a handle on our catch data. The idea of charging more and then dropping bag limits at the same time should not even be a consideration unless you really want to hurt license sales.

2: We need to hold bag limits in place to help verify that we are actually getting better data because of the $3 fee. If the bag limit drops it would be comparing tow completely different types of season.

3: There is a good amount of optimistic opinion that the $3 fee will result in new data that shows the recreational crab catch significantly lower than what has been reported. We should wait on the new data before any adjustments in bag limits are made.

4: Any discussion on reduction of bag limits should be done in conjunction with a review of the allocation. Reduction in limits could end up being a tool to manage the crab fishery but only as part of an allocation plan that assures much better recreational opportunity.