Live Bait

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Originally Posted by bobkatfly

My first thought was, are they trying to have an impact on invasive species, but nowhere in the text of the bill does it explain why.
I primarily use artificial bait but this bill could have far reaching effects for the whole sport.

Yes, hard to find the rationale online, but your explanation makes sense. The bill itself bans not all imported bait, only "bait fish". It also looks like the guys objecting are primarily bait fish sellers.

Nothing surprising about bait sellers objecting, but folks who bemoan invasive fish in Winnipesaukee might consider that maybe the ban on importing fish is a good idea. We do not know what the next invasive species will be