Bad Striper Bill in Connecticut: Prioritize Common Sense Management
February 28, 2025
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Photo Credit: A striper released in Connecticut waters, courtesy of Mike Querfeld. Connecticut House Bill 6248 (2025 session), introduced by Brandon Chafee from Middletown, proposes to close the lower Housatonic River to striped bass fishing starting in 2026. This legislation, not initiated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), is a