I don't like this bill at all. Granted, it doesn't appear as nefarious as what the thread title implies, but I think the precedent set is extremely dangerous. Location may be key to an individual's rate of success, but it's also key to conservation of endangered species.

The main reason why I think catch location should always be reportable is twofold:
First, it tells us how many fish are being harvested from specific areas, which is key to avoiding overfishing of imperiled stocks. Second, it tells us they're not fishing where they're not supposed to be, with respect to ESA constraints, for example. If all we know is the number of fish harvested, there's no way to know which stocks are getting exploited most, and there's no way for managers to decide whether in-season adjustments might be necessary.

Mostly, I am disappointed that our legislature seems to be concerning itself with tribal matters more than with citizen matters. Further proof that the ones with the money get all the politicians' time (as if we needed it).