B&J Sporting Goods' Statement on Rep. Peltola’s 2024 Bycatch Bills

B&J Sporting Goods' Statement on Rep. Mary Peltola’s 2024 Bycatch Bills

Supporting Action to Address Trawling and Protect Alaska's Fisheries

Release Date: May 22, 2024

Statement On: Rep Mary Peltola's 2024 Bycatch Bills

Referencing: Original Press Release , Community Statement SalmonState.org

Original Publish Date: May 22, 2024

“As Alaska’s largest dedicated fishing tackle and bait shop, we’ve become an unofficial conversation hub on the subject of trawl and the state of our fisheries across Alaska. We regularly hear firsthand accounts of frustration, astonishment, and expressions of dismay over our deeply alarming and rapidly declining crab and salmon populations. The overwhelming consensus being, “Something must be done about trawlers.”

We’re pleased to see that Alaskan voices on this critical state issue are being heard and responded to. We appreciate the work Representative Mary Peltola is doing to address our collective concerns by putting these bills forward. We look forward to continued momentum on this important subject and welcome positive, solutions minded and action-oriented change.”

-Troy Arnold, Owner B&J Sporting Goods