Shrimp trawling amendment in proposed flounder/red snapper bill draws strong opposition in the Outer Banks
A bill in the North Carolina General Assembly, originally meant to restore flounder and red snapper seasons, could now target the shrimping industry. The Outer Banks community feels it could be detrimental to the fishing industry here. “A lot of my shrimp are caught inside the half mile in the ocean. I mean, that would just be total devastation for us,” said Robby Midgett, a longtime fisherman based out of Stumpy Point. “A lot of my shrimp are caught inside the half mile in the ocean. I mean, that would just be total devastation for us,” said Robby Midgett, a longtime fisherman based out of Stumpy Point. Robby Midgett’s entire life has consisted of being a fisherman based out of Stumpy Point, and his family history in the area goes back more than 200 years. “My whole life has been selling fish, shrimp, and crabs here,” said Midgett. Video, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 07:28
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