What’s going on? The “most important fish in the sea” just exposed one of the biggest management failures in decades. A new assessment shows Atlantic menhaden natural mortality was inaccurately estimated for years, causing quotas set 300 million pounds too high. A significant, immediate reduction is necessary to align with
Mario CampoFisheries Ecologist, Southeastern Louisiana UniversityScience and Policy Associate, American Saltwater Guides Association This discussion explores the status of Gulf Menhaden stocks, their ecological and economic role in the northern Gulf of Mexico, and potential strategies for sustainable fishery management. Forage Fish Overview The term “forage fish” addresses any fish
The Jack Project continues to gather momentum as tagging teams across the Gulf and South Atlantic deploy more acoustic tags. While the project faces challenges—everything from weather to shifting fish aggregations—progress has been made to gather critical data on the understudied species. Over 50 acoustic tags have been deployed in
This guide is meant to educate anglers, conservationists, and the public about the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Draft Addendum II to Amendment 2 of the Red Drum Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This document breaks down the issues, explains the science, and highlights how you can get involved to influence decision-making by
Imagery Courtesy of Sean Cobelli Media We encourage anglers, guides and conservationists to use this public comment as a resource when participating in the upcoming public comment period for striped bass management. The Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 of the Atlantic Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) is now
Last week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted the 2025 Sea Trout Symposium. The event brought together anglers, guides, scientists, agency staff, and other stakeholders, offering a multi-faceted look at the current state of the fishery. Spotted seatrout are a core inshore fishery for the Southeast, broadly accessible
Striped bass anglers from Maine to Virginia have spent years navigating shifting regulations meant to protect the fish we love. However, among the most confusing and dangerous policy decisions that have emerged in recent years is the concept of “no-targeting” closures. Many would (logically) assume that “targeting” is defined as actively
Buried in the 2023 Striped Bass FMP Review are numbers that don’t add up—and it should infuriate recreational and commercial anglers from Virginia to Maine. While everyone else sacrifices to rebuild this fishery, Maryland’s commercial sector plays by its own rules, reporting data that defies logic and drags the entire
If you’ve spent any time on the water in South Florida, chances are you’ve heard the name Captain Mike Holliday. Based out of Stuart, Florida, Holliday is a veteran guide, outdoor writer, and longtime voice in the angling community. With decades of experience, Mike has watched fisheries rise, fall, and
Feature Photo Credit: Scientific Anglers Team At the heart of the Jack Project is a simple but powerful goal:Shine a light on the jack species that anglers know well, but science and management often overlook. To better understand their movement, behavior and connectivity of this species, we’re putting boots on
New science shows 275,000,000 lb discrepancy that requires immediate action!
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