Capt John McMurray Menhaden and striped bass top the agenda The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission met last week to consider, amongst other things, several items relating to menhaden and striped bass. First, let’s cover menhaden as of course the two are related. Back in August, the Commission’s Menhaden
Good news with menhaden, but a storm brewing with striped bass By Capt. John McMurray The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission met August 3 to August 6 to address a number of issues. As is usually the case, we’ll try and boil it down to just the stuff you’re
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,
HB 1448 and SB 791 Menhaden are currently the only fish species managed by the Virginia legislature. All other species are managed by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. For years, anglers have questioned the reasons for this. It just isn’t a good look for a fishery to be managed by
Ecological Reference Points Should Be Voted Upon MSC Sustainable Cert In Question Tony Friedrich VP/Policy Director We have been dealing with nothing but striped bass and bluefish for a while now. Menhaden are heating up again with two issues on separate fronts. For years, we have been pushing for the
Dec 19, 2019 Tony Friedrich VP/Policy Director Secretary Wilbur Ross upheld the finding of non-compliance for the state of Virginia and the reduction fishery for menhaden. Omega Protein, a subsidiary of Canadian owned Cooke Aquaculture, knowingly exceeded the Bay Cap by 35 million pounds in 2019. The Bay Cap is
NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT By this time, you should all know about the menhaden situation. If you don’t, we will catch you up. The current focus of angst among fishermen is Omega blatantly exceeding the Bay Cap on menhaden harvest. The Bay Cap is the maximum amount of
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