Happy New Year from the Delaware Fisherman's Alliance
Happy 2010! We hope you are ready for another great fishing season.
Fisherman's Rally in DC on February 24
United We Fish Rally on the Capitol Steps in Washington, DC Scheduled for February 24, 2010. Old Inlet and the Delaware Fisherman's Alliance have chartered a bus to take a group of concerned fishermen to this event.
Space is limited and available to the first 48 that sign up. Cost is $20 for DFA members and $22 a person for non-members. Bus departs from Old Inlet on February 24 at 9am. The rally is from Noon til 3pm. Returning to Old Inlet at approximately 6pm.
Bring a box lunch. No alcohol or glass containers on the bus. The bus is equipped with a restroom.
Call 302-227-7974 to sign up or for more information.
For more information on the Rally check out this link -
United We Fish Rally
http://www.ssfff.net/marchondc.html
145th Delaware General Assembly
The Delaware General Assembly is back in session for 2010.
One bill of interest is HB270. This bill would outlaw the placement of commercial fish traps on artificial reef sites in state waters. For more information check out the following link:
http://legis.delaware.gov/lis/lis145.nsf/vwLegislation/HB+270?Opendocument">HB #270
We have contacted Senator Bunting and Representative Hocker urging their support of the bill.
Membership Cards
You should be receiving your 2010 membership card by the end of January.