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flag Maryland fishermen, including Troy Wilkens, blame strict fishing rules for declining business, hoping new Trump administration policies will ease restrictions.

flag On December 25, 2025, Maryland charter boat captain Troy Wilkens, a fifth-generation fisherman, says declining business on the Chesapeake Bay stems from state and federal fishing regulations, including a rule limiting each person to one striped bass instead of two. flag He and other local fishermen argue that cumulative restrictions have burdened their livelihoods and threatened traditional fishing practices. flag Their concerns have intensified amid a new executive order under the Trump administration aimed at reviewing and potentially easing environmental and fishing regulations, sparking hope for more flexible policies that balance conservation with economic sustainability.

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