Most people would struggle to reach their bag limit based on knowledge and angling ability. The ones that do, generally will release more fish than most rec fishos catch! (Snapper)
That is my experience of my area Port Stephens!
The question is...........
What impact does, commercial and recreational fishos have on the snapper population????
IMO, we’ll never know unless we could drain the oceans and do a proper count!
If bag and size limits are set by authorities, then that is all we have to go on! We can argue and debate all we want but that is the law!
If you enjoy your angling, then abide by the rules set by the DPI and get out there and enjoy yourself!
Cheers scratchie!!!