You're suggesting we should turn a blind eye and allow an invasive species to wreak havoc simply because somebodies feelings might get hurt? There is always going to be people against harvesting
any animal, even fish. Hell, these idiot animal lovers go as far as interrupting coyote hunts to save the "cute and defenseless" coyotes.
Following the logic that overpopulated animals shouldn't be controlled because of misinformed peoples emotions and it might turn them against hunting...
-there shouldn't be a spring bear hunt because an animal lover might see a wounded "teddy bear"
-no mourning dove season because their cute little songbird might show up on the lawn with a broken wing
-hunting geese is a no-no because a wounded bird might show up in a park where people feed them
-deer should be off limits because someone might see "bambi" with an arrow sticking out of it
-coyote hunting shouldn't be allowed because an animal lover might see a "pretty" canine with a bloody coat
Hunters and fishermen are supposed to be leaders in conservation and the welfare of native wildlife should be top priority, no matter how pretty the invasive species may be and whose feeling's may get hurt.
Some people are horrified by the thought of people killing fish. I guess you should stop the perch charters because it may put those on the fence against fishing when they see coolers of dead and dying perch being dumped on shore for a photo op. See how silly that sounds?