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Welcome to the first ever bonus drop of Backwoods University.

As many of you know, Backwoods University is traditionally a bi-weekly show.

However, last week, we put out an episode titled Hogi Boats.

And in that show, we dove into the growing concern and controversy surrounding the commercial

menhaden fishing industry.

And one of the things that I specifically notated in that show was that I wanted to be able

to present both sides.

But unfortunately, I could not find anyone from the commercial fishing side to speak with me.

However, that has since changed.

I have someone from the industry to talk to, and also, this is a very time-sensitive issue.

There are a few potential law and regulation changes in votes taking place this very Friday in Louisiana.

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