The short answer is: ABSOLUTELY NOT! Even though I only received this question twice when the charity was first began I feel it’s important to address this question head on vs. allowing there to be any room for debate. I’d like to first thank those voicing concern for the fish populations or the decline thereof. My calm reply to the F3G naysayers is if they would genuinely like to help save fish, to thwart humans from excessive killing of fish (migratory pelagic fish) they might want to think about redirecting their concerns, their energy towards the commercial fishermen. FACT: Of all the migratory pelagic fish caught, less than 1% are killed by sport fishermen. In other words, over 99% of the fish killed are killed by commercial fishermen that use long lines, trawlers, and purse seiners! The tiny amount of donated fish F3G receives is literally a drop in the ocean. F3G’s donated fish go directly to feeding local San Diegans in need. I believe F3G creates a great platform to discuss the fact sport fishermen are NOT the ones overly taxing our oceans. Sport fishermen are, for the most part, defenders of fish populations, advocates for the “sport” of fishing (look at the proliferation of the circle hook usage), the clean outdoors and the enjoyment of catching your own meal. Sport fishermen are NOT the ones killing entire schools of tuna like the purse seiners. Sport fishermen are NOT placing thousands of baited hooks on a single line miles long needlessly killing “by-catch.” Sport fishermen and sport fishing should be celebrated. I feel F3G is a positive story, a positive program and I appreciate everyone’s support.” -Todd, F3G Founder