The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on five equivalent conservational options designed to achieve the Virginia recreational summer flounder 2008 target landings of 311,562 summer flounder.

The Recreational Fishing Online Reporting web site, Saltwater Journal , has posted an online poll. Included with the poll is a brief description of the need for the 2008 management measures, as well as other information if you wish to provide a written comment on this matter. If you have any difficulties accessing the website, please let us know, and we will assist you.

A public notice has also been issued for the fisheries related public hearings to be held at the February 26, 2008 Commission meeting. You may view these items at: http://mrc.virginia.gov/Notices/pn_multi0208.shtm

There should be an addendum to this: "Your comments, opinions, writings, etc. will be absolutely disregarded and will have absolutely no impact or sway any positions whatsoever. In fact, you should sell all your flounder gear because by the time we get through with it, it won't be worth it for you to fish anymore."