unfortunately priority-wise, conservation of the environment falls before hobbyists. It probably won't happen unless you make it a little more of a public protest. even then...
Yea, well, ever notice how much the government really puts in front of those it represents, but if you keep bugging, eventually they'll give in, just so they don't have to see your face.
dude that list must be out of date cause u can buy those, most of those fish any were especialy petco and petsmart they sell gars every were bye me and i have purchased one before at petco. most of the time i go to lfs i can find a ray or two.