MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
The one trend I identified that does ring true is obvious. In only one period, 1999 to 2002, did the perch harvest not change directions; during that time the harvest declined each year. In all the rest, there is a rise following a decline. I think there will be lots of different interpretations of that and I hope this info sparks a good discussion.
It would be cool to compare that graph to another graph that depicts the average ice coverage each year vs. Harvest rates. This obviously ignores the open water season but would be neat to see if the harvests were greater in years with good ice.Thanks for sharing jbritch.
Another line on the graph could be how much state tax was paid as income tax from the harvest. hahaha yeah I know zero!
about the same number that made a profit after expenses.
Show a profit one out of 3 or 2 out of 5 years and then define profit. There isn't a commercial fisherman in Vermont that makes the kind of money the tax man would be concerned with. Most don't even cover their gas and fishing equipment not to mention depreciation deductions on boats and trucks. The reality is the bureaucracy involved with even issuing and maintaining records from commercial licenses would no way be paid for with what they took in from taxes. I don't know about anyone else but I don't think the state needs anymore control through additional regulations and taxation. Government is too big and expensive already. Just my opinion.
For the record I don't think they should force guys to get comm licenses. It seems like the fishery regulates itself nicely and I too am not a fan of the idea of more government oversight.
I agree.Another kind of off subject is move crappie to game fish so they cant be sold.