This is just a quick update on what happened yesterday and today with menhaden and weakfish and what’s on tap for striped bass tomorrow. We plan to do a comprehensive report on the entire three day meeting. We do want to post this quick update on menhaden as well as
The never-ending saga of a little oily fish in the Chesapeake had the next chapter written last week. Omega Protein sent out a press release on September 12th that had many of us stunned. No matter which way you slice it, they decided to ignore the Bay Cap assigned by
SEND YOUR EMAILS IN TO SUPPORT THIS ACTION! In a strong move for conservation, Virginia enacted emergency regulations to protect striped bass BEFORE ASMFC takes action for the 2020 season. (Details Below). The emergency regulations have been met with some push back. Now would be a great time to send
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The difference between approaches in management tell the story Tony Friedrich ASGA VP/Policy Director The American Saltwater Guides Association decided to comment on the possible adjustment to the Massachusetts commercial striped bass season. We try to take everything into consideration when we comment on any issue. ASGA is not
All to often, we are at odds with the commissioners at ASMFC. On August 8, many of the commissioners stood up for conservation. If we are compelled to complain, we should also be compelled to say “Thank You” when it is deserved. Many of the commissioners were conservation champions at
Draft Addendum VI is officially on the table By Capt. John McMurray On Thursday, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Board met to consider Draft Addendum VI for Public Comment. If you’re up to speed on all of this, you know the background. If you’re not, we
Catch and Release of Striped Bass We have been doing angler workshops up and down the coast for the last few months. We visited Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey to speak with anglers about their experiences. A big part of these meetings is the feedback from the several
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is the biggest hurdle to striped bass management Thanks for being patient! The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meeting that will decide the future of striped bass is only a month away. The entire community has to mobilize if we are to have any
GIVE THE GIFT OF FISHERIES CONSERVATION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. SHOP ASGA GOODS THAT FUND FISHERIES RESEARCH & ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS
JOIN ASGA IN CALLING FOR CRITICAL MANAGEMENT ACTION AFTER YEARS OF SPAWN FAILURES & POOR MANAGEMENT.
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