We have been focused on menhaden for the past few weeks, and rightfully so, as the vote on Ecological Reference Points (ERPs) will headline the upcoming Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) meeting. However, major striped bass decisions are also on the table. We were so entrenched in the
LAST CHANCE TO BE HEARD: LETTER SIGN-ON DEADLINE MONDAY, JULY 27 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2020 For more information: Tony Friedrich: tony@saltwaterguidesassociation.org Willy Goldsmith: willy@saltwaterguidesassociation.org American Saltwater Guides Association Releases Video Urging Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Adopt Use of Ecological Reference Points in Menhaden Management Individuals From
As we mentioned in last week’s blog, in a few weeks the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will vote on whether to adopt Ecological Reference Points (ERPs) for Atlantic menhaden. Adopting ERPs will mean that when determining menhaden harvest levels, managers will account for its key role as a
Tony Friedrich VP/Policy Director In early August, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will decide whether to adopt a new strategy for menhaden management. Currently, menhaden are assessed and managed as a single species: Scientists assess the status of the stock in comparison with pre-established levels, or reference points,
We hope you are all healthy! We at ASGA are doing our best to forge ahead during these unprecedented times. We were thrilled to see our guides allowed back on the water as part of states’ Phase 1 re-openings. This was a huge victory for all fishermen up and down
For the last few years, several scientists, led by Dr. Dave Secor at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science, have been conducting research on differential migration of striped bass in Chesapeake Bay. Differential migration refers to the increased probability of migration as the size of an individual fish
We don’t want to be tone-deaf on the major issue at hand, However, life must go on and we still have to keep everyone informed on fisheries management issues. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold its next meeting on May 5th-6th via webinar. Both days will cover
Rhode Island just issued a press release stating that the state will adopt the same striped bass regulations as their neighboring states. Rhode Island will NOT HAVE SECTOR SEPARATION. After the meeting of the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council (Council) in early March, the decision was made to make special
Please Take a Moment and Comment on These Proposed Regulation Changes We urge you to submit comments immediately for striped bass regulation changes in Delaware, Massachusetts, and Maryland. Each issue is a little different. Let’s take a look at each specific state and the good and bad parts of the
You have until March 17 to submit comments We let everyone know about the changes on the horizon for bluefish earlier in the winter. Bluefish are overfished. This status triggered management actions. We are currently in the first stages of bringing them back. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding
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