The Warden is here to answer every question about NY Fishery regs, laws and penalties

Pretty cool Sir

Where can I find the “warden?”

> **MakoMatt, post: 347961, member: 23 wrote:**
> Where can I find the “warden?”

[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.noreaster.com/warden

> **cany, post: 347963, member: 11 wrote:**
> [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.noreaster.com/warden

Thanks, I found it. But it couldn’t answer my question.

And I also asked the “Warden this question which he couldn’t answer………

What was the ignition timing of a "1955 Bel Air Chevrolet with a 327 cubic-inch engine and a four-barrel carburetor"

OK, OK, it was a trick question.

> **MakoMatt, post: 347961, member: 23 wrote:**
> Where can I find the “warden?”

Makomatt in our home the wardens name is (jbayroyal) maureen 😁,,,,,,,,,,, ><)))):>
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> **MakoMatt, post: 347965, member: 23 wrote:**
> Thanks, I found it. But it couldn’t answer my question.
>

Makomatt just call 1800 mojoeee you will getting all the answers you want,,,:giggle:🤫,,,,,,,><)))):>
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how do i ask a follow-up or second question without going out and starting over?

so here's a question the Warden did not answer directly. Can I fish for striped bass 1 mile off Block island or from the Island surf? Is the entire island in federal waters or do I need to go 3 miles from the island's shore?

> **Matts, post: 347995, member: 183 wrote:**
> how do i ask a follow-up or second question without going out and starting over?

There you go, there you go. An enhancement idea. I'll put it on the list. Absolutely a good idea.

> **Matts, post: 347996, member: 183 wrote:**
> so here's a question the Warden did not answer directly. Can I fish for striped bass 1 mile off Block island or from the Island surf? Is the entire island in federal waters or do I need to go 3 miles from the island's shore?

That was a tough one. It'll learn it now. It will probably take a few more tries but the more it trains the more it learns. Thanks for doing this. It's learning as you go.

It's not just us checking it. I do have agents checking it but they are far from 100% yet.

But what is the answer?

Oh no and I can't reach the AI right now but I would venture to say that you can fish within three miles of Block Island and from the shoreline but getting the fish from Block Island back to Montauk, now that's a whole different story.

Here is my perennial question re poachers and confiscating equi9pment answered and the answer surprised me.

They do. ECL § 71-0907 gives officers authority to seize fish, gear, and devices believed used illegally. They can confiscate nets, traps, and equipment — just not boats, vehicles, aircraft, or firearms.ECL § 71-0909 covers forfeiture and confiscation of property involved in violations.The law's clear on this. If you're poaching, your gear can be seized and forfeited. Officers don't need a warrant to search your boat or tackle box if they have cause to believe you violated the law.Maybe you haven't seen it happen because most violations are handled with fines and warnings. But the authority's there, and it gets used when warranted.
So then why do all of those glowing arrests and court appearance tickets we read about regularly never mention confiscations of fishing tackle ? Inquiring minds want to know !

> **Matts, post: 348003, member: 183 wrote:**
> But what is the answer?

It can't be answered. The 327 with a 4 bbl wasn't available in 1955.

So it would seem you can travel from Montauk to block Island, fish for stripers within 3 miles of the island, just don't bring back any fish.
That's what I've always guessed.
> **Avenger, post: 348009, member: 163 wrote:**
> It can't be answered. The 327 with a 4 bbl wasn't available in 1955.

Different question Vinny

> **Matts, post: 347996, member: 183 wrote:**
> so here's a question the Warden did not answer directly. Can I fish for striped bass 1 mile off Block island or from the Island surf? Is the entire island in federal waters or do I need to go 3 miles from the island's shore?

Block Island is in Rhode Island. Waters out to 5miles are state of RI. Where you run into problems is out by the sub bouy which is in federal waters. And they check because its a popular spot!

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Federal striped bass rules have closed the EEZ since 1990.**
You may fish for striped bass from Block Island’s surf or within Rhode Island state waters, which extend 3 nautical miles from the island.
You may not fish for striped bass in federal waters.
You may transport legally caught striped bass through the Block Island Transit Zone only if you are in continuous transit and no fishing takes place while in the EEZ.