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How Do We Count Fish? Understanding Fisheries Stock Assessments

Feature Photo: A small school of snook off the coast of Florida. Credit: Peter Leahy | Shutterstock An important dynamic of fisheries management is the stock assessment, which provides the critical estimates necessary for setting sustainable fishing regulations. For advocates participating in the management process for our marine resources, this

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The Science of Fish Tagging: A Guide to Tracking Fish Movements

The American Saltwater Guides Association was formed because there was a lack of a unifying voice for fisheries conservation that prioritized resource-first management. Our model follows three core principles to drive change: Science, Education and Advocacy. Sound science is the foundation of everything we do. High-quality data is imperative to

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Your Voice Matters: How To Comment in Fisheries Conversations

To the uninitiated, stepping into the fisheries policy space can feel daunting. Many “first timers” can relate. They’re drawn to this world through their passion for fishing and the experiences they dearly cherish. The first time commenting can be nerve racking, but when you get a chance to contribute to

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Next Step for Albie Conservation: Join the Discussion on October 30th

The state of North Carolina is making a significant move toward conserving our beloved false albacore. Known to recreational anglers as “little tunny,” this lightning-fast, often-picky fish plays a key role in marine ecosystems and offers unforgettable experiences for anglers of all skill levels. However, despite its popularity, the false

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Showing Up Pays Off – Albie Management

Unfortunately, The 2024 Tunny Tournament is cancelled. We aren’t going to send people out in horrible weather. While we have been working hard with participants and our sponsors to make everything right, we were also prepping our advocates for the Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission (MFAC) meeting on the 17th. False albacore and

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Albie Management in Massachusetts

New England guides and anglers have experienced a fantastic Atlantic bonito run this season. On top of the bonito, there is also a presence of jumbo false albacore with many reports of double digit fish being more common than an anomaly. These two species have a huge impact on the

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The Right to Fish in Florida: Amendment 2

It can be difficult to keep up with what is going on in the world of fisheries and marine policy across state lines. Thankfully, our guides and advocate members keep a finger on the pulse and keep us in the fight. Recently, there has been a lot of attention to the

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Unanimous Vote Supports Albie Management

Feature Photo: James Manning, @AnglersLens The albie community spoke up, and thanks to their efforts, we are one step closer to management in North Carolina. This morning the NC Marine Fisheries Commission made a decision on rule making for 15A NCAC 03M .0523 “False Albacore Management”. As a reminder, albie

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Albie Supporters Made Noise in NC

Feature Photo: Capt. Perry McDougald and angler showing off little tunny on a guide trip. Little Tunny has received big attention on the East Coast. Recently, the spotlight has been on North Carolina as the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission held another meeting with little tunny management on the docket.

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