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Activists and Commercial Fishermen at odds over use of nets.  This piece details the battle Commercial Fishermen are up against. The Department of Fish and Wildlife, through Fish and Wildlife Commission have been engaging in conversations and in public forums discussing the most suitable resolutions for commercial fishing practices.  Commercial Fishermen actively participate in this process.   This story sheds some light on the ongoing engagement between Commercial Fishermen, The Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Non-Government Agencies. 

The CA Department of Fish and Wildlife have resolutions based on Scientific Methods.  Commercial Fishermen support this type of approach, rather than the political process, which at times does not give consideration of scientific data. Moreso, based on emotional responses.