On Friday, May 17th, members of the saltwater angling community converged for a day of fisheries science, the latest research and thoughtful discussions about the future of our fisheries. ASGA hosted its second Fisheries Science Symposium in partnership with the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole. The day was structured
“The striped bass population is fine! We don’t need to change anything. The oceans are warming, and the fish are moving north to Canada. Have you seen those drone videos of the spawns over the border? It’s insane how many fish there are!” How often have we heard some version
Feature Photo: Rex Messing of Simms Maryland Department of Natural Resources just sent out the following press release: “Maryland Department of Natural Resources Presents Emergency Regulations to Increase Protections for Maryland’s Striped Bass Spawning Population.” To save you time, here’s the summary: DNR is extending its recreational no-targeting closures to
After 35 years of stagnant regulations culminating in one compelling 7+ hour Commission meeting, we finally see a significant, proactive regulatory change for redfish in Louisiana. Header Photo Credit: Mad River Outfitters | Devin Fogle For anyone who hasn’t heard the incredible news yet, we won on historic turf. New
As many of you know, ASGA is currently supporting a campaign to drive thoughtful, productive comments to reform commercial menhaden gear usage in shallow water off the coast of Virginia. If you want to learn more about the specifics of that campaign, click here. Once you’ve got the full scoop,
Feature Photo: Rex Messing Monday, August 7, 2023 This afternoon the ASGA team was briefed by NOAA officials that the Fisheries Effort Survey has been overestimating recreational fishing effort. Our current understanding is that this overestimation is around 30-40%, as was discovered in a recent pilot study to evaluate potential
Tony Friedrich VP/Policy Director There have been a lot of things going on lately. This blog has been delayed more than a few times. We apologize for that but as you read on, you will see why. The Albie Project started off really well late this summer. We had our
Conservation advocates won the fight…now what? By Capt. John McMurray, President Last week the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) met to finalize Amendment 7 to the Striped Bass Management Plan. In the spirit of optimism, it’s hard not to acknowledge a surprisingly good outcome. I mean, without a doubt,
By Tony Friedrich, VP/Policy Director Tomorrow, May 4th, beginning at 11:30am, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Striped Bass Management Board will consider approval of Draft Amendment 7 and in doing so determine the future of striped bass. We at ASGA would like to extend a heartfelt thanks
By Tony Friedrich, Vice President and Policy Director Photo Credit: LeeAnne Conway We have been working on Amendment 7 for striped bass forever, it seems. The comment period is over. It is a strange feeling when you come to the end of a long journey. There is some relief
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